Introduced to the game by his father, first competitive tournament was at age 10.

Excelled in baseball growing up but changed focus to golf in high school.

One of two biggest thrills was winning the 1999 U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach. The other was playing with Jack Nicklaus during the final round of the 2000 Masters. Following victory at the 1999 U.S. Amateur, was honored by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame as its Amateur Athlete of the Year. Named Male Professional Athlete of the Year in 2001 after winning the John Deere Classic.

Won 1999 U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach, defeating Sung Yoon Kim 9 and 8 in the final.

Ended amateur career as No.1-ranked amateur in country, according to Golfweek.

At age 20, was the youngest member of the 1999 Walker Cup team.

Two-time first-team All-American in only two years of college.

Winner of 1999 Big 12 Championship and Golf Digest Intercollegiate.

1999 NCAA Freshman of the Year and first-team All-American in 1999 and 2000.

1999 Big 12 Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Student Athlete of the Year.

1997 AJGA Player of the Year.