United States

United States
Matt Davidson
Personal
Older brother, Sean, played golf at Davidson College before attending law school at the University of North Carolina. His mother, Fran, is an English professor at Mercer County (N.J.) Community College and father, Don, is an attorney. Wife played tennis at Furman.
Biggest thrill outside golf was traveling to Europe for the first time.
Favorite course he's played is Pinehurst No. 2 and would like to play Augusta National.
Favorite college team is the Furman Paladins and favorite pro team is the New York Yankees. Favorite TV show is "Seinfeld." Favorite movie is "The Town." Enjoys the comedy of Chris Rock, watching Roger Federer play tennis and Kobe Bryant play basketball. Favorite food is pizza, and he likes to visit Prague, Czech Republic, where his brother lives.
Lists grandfather, Babe Ruth and President Barack Obama as the three who would round out his dream foursome.
His grandfather, Dr. O. Wesley Davidson, was a scientist who invented the formula for Miracle-Gro plant food.
Puts traveling to every continent on his bucket list.
Never travels without a book to read.
First car was a Ford Explorer. He now drives a Nissan Altima.
Charity involvement includes American Red Cross, ASPCA, "Ears, Nose, Eyes and Paws."
Amateur Highlights
Attended West Windsor-Plainsboro (N.J.) High School, where he won a state championship his junior year and was a two-time area and conference player of the year.
Three-time winner during his college days at Furman, including the 2004 Southern Conference Tournament.
Named Southern Conference Player of the Year in 2001 and 2002.
Chosen Furman University's Male Athlete of the Year in 2004.
Two-time Academic All-American.
Won the 2003 New Jersey State Amateur.

