Sam Beach

JOINED TOUR

• Korn Ferry Tour: 2014

Personal

• Attended Deep Run High School in Glen Allen, Va.
• Has two brothers and one sister, Blake, who was a three-year starter on the University of North Carolina soccer team.
• Father, Bill, was an All-American football player at Wittenberg University (1978-82).
• Worked construction after college.
• If not a professional golfer, might like to be in medical sales.
• Favorite course is Old Head in Scotland.
• Would like to play Augusta National.
• Favorite college teams are Ohio State, South Carolina and the University of Richmond. Favorite pro team is the Detroit Tigers and favorite athlete is fellow Virginian Justin Verlander. Favorite TV show is "Law and Order: SVU" Favorite movies are from the Bourne trilogy. Favorite vacation spots are Scotland and Ireland.
• Always carries a banana in his golf bag.
• Dream foursome would feature Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Jason Dufner.
• Not many people know he is a great carpenter. Says he would like to be featured on "This Old House."
• Likes to spend time helping the YMCA "because they help the local community."
• Has competed on the eGolf Tour (2011-2013), NGA Tour (2011-2013) and was Carolina Winter Series money leader in 2012-13.

Special Interests

• Carpentry, wood working