Lists Jack Nicklaus among his heroes. Father got him started in the game.

Father, Kelton, was a character actor who had parts in several TV shows and movies. Was the undertaker in several episodes of Gunsmoke.

Held various retail and insurance jobs during time away from the golf course.

Says making it to the final stage of the PGA TOUR National Qualifying Tournament was his biggest thrill in golf.

Two-time All-American at Fresno State.