Both his grandparents owned houses in Palm Springs, California, and he grew up going to the golf course with them; he loved running around the fairways as a little kid, until driving the golf cart became his favorite thing to do.

Loves to work out. If he didn't play golf, he would pursue a career in the fitness industry.

Plays a lot of first-person shooter video games, mainly Call of Duty and Apex Legends.

Can solve a Rubik's Cube. Typically has one on his kitchen counter at home, and he used to travel with one to pass time while on the road.

Huge fan of the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), Los Angeles Angels (MLB), Anaheim Ducks (NHL), and Michigan Wolverines football.

His earliest golf memory is watching Tiger Woods beat Stephen Ames, 9 and 8, at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship and having Woods' caddie, Steve Williams, toss him one of the balls from the match. The ball still sits displayed on his desk.

Spent roughly nine months as a security guard at a night club in fall 2021 through spring 2022.

Connected to Costa Mesa United, which helps raise money for all youth sports in his hometown.

Played three and a half seasons at UCLA (2012-15), winning twice individually.

Made his PGA TOUR debut at the 2015 Farmers Insurance Open as an open qualifier amid his junior season at UCLA; he missed the cut but played the first two rounds with Justin Thomas, a TOUR rookie at the time.

Qualified for the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay prior to the start of his senior season at UCLA.

Reached the Round of 16 at the 2015 U.S. Amateur Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club, notably defeating Noah Goodwin in the Round of 64.

Semifinalist at the 2015 Western Amateur; he was defeated by Aaron Wise.