Has an older sister, Rosalina, and a younger brother, Alejandro.

Graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a degree in finance in 2011.

After college worked briefly as Assistant Golf Professional at Keeton Park Golf Course.

His golf instructor is Rich Barcelo, winner of the Korn Ferry Tour's 2009 Cox Classic.

Tony Martinez, Lance Patterson and Dave Stockton Jr. are other instructors he has worked with.

Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods and his father would round out his dreamed foursome.

His hobbies include RC aeromodelling.

TPC Deere Run, Shady Oaks CC and "El Jaguar" at the Yucatan CC are the golf courses he has enjoyed the most.

YouTube and Google are his favorite websites. The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers (MLB) are his favorite pro teams. "24" and "Modern Family" are his top TV shows. "Pulp Fiction" and "Man on Fire" are his favorite movies. Denzel Washington and Justin Timberlake are his favorite entertainers. Loves seafood and Asian food. "Mind Gym" is his favorite book. Dallas, Chicago, New York and Guadalajara are his favorite cities. Tiger Woods and Floyd Mayweather are his favorite athletes to watch. The beach at Camahuiroa in Sonora, Mexico is his top vacation spot. The iPhone and Apple TV are his favorite gadgets.