His father, John, played college golf at the University of Southern Colorado. He runs the Family Sports Golf Center in Englewood, Colo., a Denver suburb. Biggest thrill in golf was playing St. Andrews GC's Old Course with his father.

Favorite teams are the University of Colorado and the Denver Broncos. Uses a silver quarter from 1941 as his ball marker. Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart are his favorite entertainers. Favorite athlete in another sport is Peyton Manning. Likes to eat at Chipotle. San Diego is his favorite city to visit, and Cancun his favorite vacation spot.

Would like to trade places with John Mayer. Personal motto: "If you're not first, you're last."

Qualified for the 2002 U.S. Open at age 16. Missed the cut at Bethpage State Park's Black Course. Became the first and only golfer in USGA history to play in the U.S. Open, the U.S. Public Links Championship, the U.S. Junior Amateur and the U.S. Amateur i

Played college golf at the University of Colorado. At the end of his senior season, in 2009, received Honorable Mention All-American honors. Also named to the Ping All-Central Region team. Was a first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection. Opened his senio

Was a four-year letterman at ThunderRidge High School, leading the team to the 5A state championship as a junior.

Won the Southwestern Junior Classic in Albuquerque twice as part of six AJGA top-fives he recorded between 2002 and 2003.