United States

United States
Michael Connell
Personal
Lists Pebble Beach GL and the Dunes as his favorite golf courses. Would most like to play Pine Valley GC, Augusta National and St. Andrews.
First car was a 1968 Ford Mustang.
Would round out his dream foursome with his dad, uncle and brother.
Wife, Janette, swam competitively for the University of Texas.
Favorite college teams are Mississippi State and the U. of Texas. Favorite pro team is the Texas Rangers. Favorite athlete is Peyton Manning. Favorite books are "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand and anything by Vince Flynn. Favorite city is Chicago.
Would like to trade places with the Director of the CIA for a day "to learn what is really going on."
Bucket list includes the Kentucky Derby, traveling overseas and to finish going to all 50 states.
Favorite quote is "They don't put a picture on the scorecard."
Charities he supports are M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the American Heart Association.
Made five of 13 cuts in Nationwide Tour events from 1999-2006, with one top-25 finish.
Amateur Highlights
Won seven collegiate tournaments and was named the 1997 SEC Player of the Year.
Two-time All-American at Mississippi State, where he graduated with a degree in Banking and Finance.

