Always marks his ball with a Georgia-themed quarter.

Charities supported include the Special Olympics.

Comes from a family of swimmers. His parents were All-America swimmers at the University of North Carolina. Sisters Bekah and Sarah were also collegiate swimmers. He hated swim practice but enjoyed practicing golf.

Earned All-American honors all four years at Vanderbilt. Four-time All-Southeastern Conference first-team selection. Named to the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll his senior season. Finished runner-up at the 2004 U.S. Amateur, falling to Ryan M

Played in the 2005 Masters, making the cut and finishing T33.

Played in two U.S. Opens as an amateur, missing the cut in 2003 and 2005.

Played in the Korn Ferry Tour's Chattanooga Classic in 2006, shooting a second-round 66 and a third-round 65 at Black Creek Club to T35.