Attended Dowling High School in Des Moines.

Has two sisters and one brother. His father, Mike, was the 2013 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion.

Says if he weren't playing golf he would be coaching or serving in the Armed Forces.

Favortie thrill outside golf was marrying his wife, Ashley.

Enjoys reading the Bible and books about military history.

Favorite teams include Iowa State University, the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Royals.

Favorite courses he's played are Riviera CC, Seminole GC and Pine Valley GC. Would like to play Pebble Beach.

Met Condolezza Rice when he was caddying for his father at the Masters' Par-3 Contest.

Best sporting event he's attended was a wrestling match in which Iowa defeated No. 1-ranked Penn State.

Would include Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson in his dream foursome.

Would like to trade places for a day with pastor and author John MacArthur to gain insight into the Bible.

Says not many people know he likes to paint and make model planes and tanks.

Bucket list includes visiting World War II battlefields and traveling to Europe.

Father, Mike, was the 2013 USGA Mid-Amateur champion.

Won the 2011 Dogwood Invitational and enjoyed three wins while playing at Iowa State.

Was a 2012 All-American. and a member of the All-Big 12 first team. Also named 2012 Iowa State Male Athlete of the Year after a school record 71.65 scoring average.

Was a Class 4A state champion in high school.