His grandmother was a child during World War II in Japan. She eventually fled her country, coming to the United States and eventually marrying a U.S. Navy sailor.

Would like to get involved in charity work helping special-needs kids.

While still an amateur, won the 2015 Minnesota State Open. Began the final round in Mendota Heights, two strokes behind leader Clayton Rask. Shot a final-round, 2-under 70 for a 54-hole total of 10-under 206, defeating Rask by a shot.

Played one season (2012-13) at University of Maryland, competing in nine events and posting a 77.0 scoring average.