Says making it to the final stage of the 2010 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament is his biggest thrill in golf. Cites becoming an uncle as his biggest thrill outside of golf.

Would most like to play Augusta National and Pebble Beach.

Never travels without his iPod and computer.

Favorite college team is the Duke Blue Devils and the Old Dominion Big Blue. Favorite professional team is the Dallas Cowboys.

Superstitions include always marking his ball with a quarter head's up.

Favorite TV show is "SportsCenter."

Favorite movie is "Dumb and Dumber."

Favorite foods are Italian and Japanese.

Favorite athlete to watch is Tiger Woods.

Favorite vacation spot is Dewey Beach, DE.

Would round out his dream foursome with his dad, Jack Nicklaus and Woods.

Not many people know that he would have never played golf if it were not for a diagnosed blood disorder in 1999.

Bucket list includes skydiving, scuba diving and riding in a NASCAR car.

Charities include American Heart Association, Little Sisters of the Poor and the Leukemia Society.

Has two older sisters, Laura and Kristen.

Carries beef jerky and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in his golf bag.

Surfing the internet, coin collecting, relaxing

First-team all-conference selection at Old Dominion in 2007 and 2010. Earned second-team honors in 2008 and 2009. Was the runner-up at his conference tournament three of four years. Had three collegiate victories and did not miss a single event. Selected

Attended St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, Del. Won the 2006 state championship and was a three-time all-state selection.