His mother, Kim, played collegiately at Auburn University and went on to become head coach of the University of Alabama-Birmingham women's golf team from 2002-18.

Says playing in the 2011 U.S. Open is his biggest thrill in golf, and finishing college is his biggest thrill outside of the game.

Lists Cascata GC in Las Vegas and Carambola G&CC in St. Croix as his favorite courses to play and would like to play Augusta National.

Uses only quarters to mark his golf ball.

Favorite teams include the Auburn Tigers and Atlanta Falcons. Favorite TV shows are "Seinfeld" and "South Park," and "Pulp Fiction" is his favorite movie. Favorite entertainers are Sublime and Marshall Tucker. Favorite apps are Navigon and Rainstick. Favorite quote is 'Dig deep, believe in yourself."

Never travels without his iPod.

Spaghetti is his favorite food.

Tiger Woods is favorite athlete to watch.

Los Angeles and Calgary are favorite cities to visit, and St. Croix is favorite vacaction spot.

Carries Chex Mix and bananas in his golf bag for snacks.

Would include Jack Nicklaus, Woods and Boo Weekley in his dream foursome.

Says nobody knows he's allergic to everything on a golf course.

Is involved in the junior golf program in Alabama.

Got his start in golf by going to work with his mom who is a golf pro.

Started his college career at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and then transferred to Clayton State in Morrow, Ga., near Atlanta. Three-time All-America. Winner of the Peach Belt Conference Championship and seven other college events. Winner of the 2