Has undergone a variety of surgeries in his career including an operation on his right elbow in the mid-90s and left wrist in 2011. Also developed foot problems, suffering from plantar fasciitis.

Served as a co-chair of The Next Level campaign at Oklahoma State designed to raise funds to improve the OSU football facilities.

Suffers from Type 1 diabetes, and wears a pager-sized insulin pump on the course.

Became the first amateur in 29 years to win a PGA TOUR event (Doug Sanders at 1956 Canadian Open had been the last) when he defeated Jim Thorpe in a playoff at the 1985 Western Open. Maintained his amateur status through the first part of 1986 but was T4

Was the 1984 U.S. Amateur and 1986 NCAA Championship winner.

Four-time All-American at Oklahoma State.

Played on the U.S. Walker Cup team in 1985.

Also won the 1982 and 1984-85 Texas State Amateurs.

He earned four consecutive LaJet Amateur Classics, beginning in 1982. Won the 1984 and 1985 Sunnehanna Amateur.

Was the AJGA 1982 Player of the Year.