Dad began teaching the game when he was 2. Has also used Alan Hodde as an instructor.

His freshman-year roommate was Martin Piller.

Watching Texas A&M win the 2009 NCAA Championship along with qualifying and playing in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (T40) are his biggest golf thrills.

His freshman-year roommate was fellow Korn Ferry Tour player Martin Piller.

Enjoys traveling, especially to Europe. Enjoys visiting Madrid, Spain, and Honolulu. Favorite vacation spots are Hawaii, California and Scotland. Favorite college team is Texas A&M, and he is a fan of the Houston Texans. Favorite TV show is "Entourage" and favorite movie is "Crash." Favorite entertainer is Dave Chapelle. Other favorites include the Bible, chocolate and LeBron James.

Favorite courses he's played are Caves Valley and Carlton Woods and would like to play Augusta National GC.

Never travels without his iPod. First car was a Dodge Durango and now drives a Chevy Tahoe.

Is involved with the American Cancer Society and his local church. Also assisted with Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts.

Bucket list includes flying in a private jet, playing golf in Australia and visiting Italy.

Lists Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods as the three players in his dream foursome.

Four-year letterman at Texas A&M University, where he was a teammate with Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR member Martin Piller.

Named Newcomer of the Year for the Aggies in 2005 and was team MVP in 2006. Named to the 2006 Academic All-Big 12 Conference team.

A three-time All-Big 12 Conference and all-region selection. Led his team in scoring average his senior season.

Attended F.W. Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Fla., and was named Scholar Athlete of the Year for Alachua County his senior year.