Was a final-round standard bearer for Rocco Mediate and Geoff Ogilvy at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, a tournament that Mediate lost in a playoff to Tiger Woods.

Grew up playing Coronado Municipal GC outside San Diego.

Grandfather played professional handball in Denmark. Because of his family history, speaks as he says, "a little bit of Danish."

If not a pro golfer, would be a chef. Says he can make "a mean lemon chicken." Loves making authentic tacos for his family.

Previously worked as a door-to-door window salesman.

Most famous person he has met is Fred Couples at the University of Washington Husky Golf Center.

Favorites include the Washington Huskies, Seattle Seahawks, "The Profit" and "Shark Tank." Likes "Home Alone," "Anchorman" and "Stepbrothers" and enjoys the music of Calvin Harris, the books Think and Grow Rich. Is a big fan of Earl Thomas and Russell Wilson.

Would like to trade places with Stephen A. Smith for a day so he could "be a sporting encyclopedia." First tee intro would be "Hall of Fame" by The Script. Dream foursome would include Jamie Sadlowski, Bubba Watson and Angel Cabrera.

Bucket list includes visiting Machu Picchu, Greece and "that 400-yard, par-4 helicopter hole in South Africa."

Attended La Costa Canyon High School in La Costa, California.