Was age 5 when his grandfather taught him how to play golf. Grew up playing golf at Portland Golf Club, where Ben Hogan won the 1945 Portland Open.

Originally attended Baylor University but did not play golf. Transferred to the University of Oregon where he played golf for the Ducks.

Is the mastermind behind the "Golf Boys" video that he starred in along with Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahan and Bubba Watson.

Won the 1998 Pacific Coast Amateur.

Three-time All-Pac-10 selection at the University of Oregon.