Spends a great deal of time with family during the season.

Has served 25 years as host of Scott Simpson HBIC Pro-Am in Los Angeles which benefits Help For Brain-Injured Children.

Lists the late Byron Nelson as his hero.

Got started in golf by his dad, Joe, who was a good amateur player. Father lost to Bo Williams in the final of the 1989 U.S. Senior Amateur at Lochinvar in Houston.

Lists Pebble Beach, Shinnecock Hills, Winged Foot, The Olympic Club, Cypress Point, Pine Valley and Prairie Dunes as some of his favorite golf courses.

Favorite TV show is "House."

Favorite food is spaghetti.

Favorite entertainer and athlete is Bill Murray.

1977 NCAA champion and two-time first-team All-American at University of Southern California in 1976 and 1977.

Also earned the 1977 Fred Haskins Award as the nation's top collegiate player.

Is a member of the USC Hall of Fame.