Enjoys well-deserved reputation as a fierce competitor.

Along with brother, Bobby, kept Richmond, Va., junior championship trophy in the Wadkinses' household for six consecutive years. He won four times, with Bobby taking two titles.

Served as the player consultant on TPC Myrtle Beach, the venue of the Champions Tour season-ending event in 2000.

Biggest thrill in golf was winning the 1977 PGA Championship, and his biggest thrill outside of golf is watching his sons play sports.

Son Travis played some on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2012 after following in his father's footsteps by playing collegiately at Wake Forest. His other son, Tucker, plays golf at the University of Arizona.

Favorite golf course is Pebble Beach GL.

Assumed the role of lead analyst for CBS golf telecasts in the summer of 2002 following the retirement of Ken Venturi and held that role through 2006.

Was a two-time first-team All-America at Wake Forest and is a member of the Demon Deacons' Athletic Hall of Fame.