Attended Boulder Creek High School in Anthem, Arizona.

Father was a professional volleyball player. Has one brother, who excels in tennis, and two sisters.

Is a friend of Rory McIlroy. The two met as 9 year olds during the Doral Junior Public Links. Four years later, McIlroy stayed with his family in Utah for three months while playing in junior events in the United States. He finished second to McIlroy at the Doral Junior Public Links.

Favorite course is Cypress Point and would like to play Augusta National.

Grew up a fan of the Chicago Bulls and now includes the Los Angeles Lakers and Arizona State on his favorites list, along with Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

Would include Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and his dad in a dream foursome.

Likes the movies "Wedding Crashers" and "Old School," as well as a good steak and visiting Hawaii.

Considers his grandmother, Jen, his lucky charm.

Golfer of the Year for four years at Boulder Creek High School.

Won the 2010 Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship in Denver after beating Kevin Tway.