Lists his parents as his heroes. Got started in golf in the eighth grade because he wanted to play for his high school golf team.

Earned individual medalist honors at the 2005 Mid-Continent Conference Championship, the first player in Oakland University history to do so. The win was one of four during his senior season. Also named the conference's Player of Year in 2005.

Graduated from Oakland University as the most-decorated golfer in school history after winning nine career events. Was inducted into the Oakland University Hall of Honor (competed from 2001-2005) in April 2016.