Was a full-time caddie since finishing college. Has funded his own golf career.

Competed on the Major Series of Putting in 2017, finishing in the top five in the Series’ ranking.

Father is a renowned wine connoisseur.

Was homeless for a short time, living in his car.

Has held jobs as a dishwasher, waiter and bartender.

His dad started him playing when he was three years old, letting his play as he played, then learned he could keep up at an early age.

Best golf memory is playing at age 16 in a Missouri State father-son event and enjoying a high finish.

Marks his ball with a coin heads up, unless he needs to move it, in which case the coin goes to tails up.

Never golf with anything in his left pocket.

Helped start a junior golf foundation in Columbia, Missouri, the Columbia Golf Foundation. It teaches juniors who would otherwise not have introduction to the game due to their economic backgrounds. Some players have gone on to play for their high school and college golf teams.

Held Missouri State scoring record for 54-hole event with -17 at George Washington Invitational at Bear Trap Dunes in Delaware.