Has regularly played with his father in his Saturday group at Alta Mesa CC in Mesa, Ariz., and with his grandfather in his Thursday group. Five members of his Mesa, Ariz., high school golf team played professionally at some level.

Started playing golf at age 14 but began going to the golf course at 11 when he accompanied his dad during his rounds and drove the cart.

The birth of his daughter is his biggest thrill outside golf.

Uses a ball marker with a photo of his daughter.

Never travels without his iPad.

Favorite teams include Kansas State and all Arizona professional teams.

Favorite websites are facebook.com and espn.com.com.

Enjoys country music and Mexican food.

Favorite book is I Hope They Sell Beer in Hell.

Uses a Kansas State headcover.

Played one year of high school golf with current PGA TOUR member Charlie Beljan at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz., a friend since childhood.

Not many people know he is an organization freak.

Earned All-Big 12 honors in 2003 and 2004. Posted two collegiate victories during his junior season. Holds the Kansas State records for career rounds played (136) and career tournaments played (49) and is fourth in career stroke average, at 74.30. Had the

His Red Mountain High School team in Mesa, Ariz., won the state championship three times and the regional championship four times. He was named to the all-state team twice.