Says if he weren't a professional golfer he'd be an accountant. "I've always been good with numbers. Math, chemistry and physics were always my strongest subjects."

Grew up playing junior golf tournaments with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.

Is a three-time Irish Youths champion.

Was top-10 in the world in racquetball at age 11-12. Played in the World Racquetball Championship.

Watching Tiger Woods win the 1997 Masters significantly influenced his interest in the game.

Favorite teams are Liverpool, Notre Dame and the New England Patriots. Tom Brady is one of his favorite athletes to watch.

Favorite group is U2.

Is a big reader of history books.

Speaks Gaeilge, or Irish Gaelic, the national and first official language of Ireland.

Played college golf at East Tennessee State University, where he won five events, including two Southern Conference titles as a freshman and a senior.

Was a two-time Atlantic Sun Conference champion.