The physics major has been nicknamed by many, the Mad Scientist. Credits Homer Kelly's book, The Golfing Machine, for many of his swing principles and philosophies. Utilizes an unconventional approach of all of his irons being the same length, 37 1/2 inches, which is the average length of a 7-iron shaft (his favorite club). Has names for all of his clubs, for example his 60-degree wedge is named "The King" after 1960 Masters champion Arnold Palmer and his 6-iron is named "Juniper" after the sixth hole at Augusta National.

Wears a Ben Hogan-style cap during tournament rounds on the PGA TOUR.

Defeated Derek Bard, 7 and 6, in the final round of the U.S. Amateur, becoming the fourth SMU golfer to win the event, joining Hank Kuenhe (1998), Colt Knost (2007) and Kelly Kraft (2011). Made his way to the final match with earlier victories over Robby

With an 8-under-par winning score (including playing the final seven holes at 3-under), took low medalist honors at the 2015 NCAA Division I Men's Golf National Championships by one stroke over C.T. Pan. In the process, became SMU's first individual natio

Helped lead the United States to a victory at the 2014 World Amateur Team Championships in Karuizawa, Japan. Carded a tournament record and course record 10-under 61 in the second round of that event, including 11 birdies and front-nine 29. Birdied the fi

Also represented the USA at the 2014 Palmer Cup in England, winning one single's match and teaming with LSU's Stewart Jolly to win their opening double's match.

Winner of the 2010 California State Junior Championship.

While competing for Southern Methodist University in 2015, became just the fifth golfer in history to win the U.S. Amateur and the NCAA Championship in the same year, joining Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Ryan Moore. Was named the America