Never travels without a pillow.

Is a fan of the University of Kentucky teams. His favorite TV shows are "Blacklist," "24" and "Criminal Minds." His favorite movie is "Bad Boys II." Corey Smith is his favorite entertainer, while Lone Survivor is his favorite book and Roger Federer is his favorite athlete to watch.

Peanut butter crackers are his favorite snack to carry on his golf bag.

Cedric the Entertainer, Tom Watson and Bill Murray would round out his dream foursome.

myLIFEspeaks is his favorite charity to support.

The Olympic Club, Prestwick Golf Club, the Old Course at St. Andrews and Turnberry are his favorite golf courses among those where he has played.

Non-golf related job he has held is helping with a friend's business, hurricane-proofing houses in South Carolina.

Regarding his best golf memory, he states, "Best memory at a professional event as a fan is hanging inside the ropes walking up 17 while they were playing, and being behind the green at 17 when they clinched the cup at Ryder Cup win at Valhalla with Justin Perry with his dad playing."

Won the Kentucky Open in July, finishing the week at 9-under 207 to win by one shot at Keene Trace GC.

Played college golf at Middle Tennessee State University, where he won four individual titles and was named Academic All-American twice.

While at Glasgow High School in Glasgow, Ky., earned first-team, all-state honors and received the Kentucky High School Activities Association Sportsmanship Award. Was the 2004 regional champion.