He entered the golf industry as a club pro at Hickory Heights GC in the Pittsburgh suburbs and in 1994, he moved to the Phoenix area and gradually became more and more immersed in the game.

He didn't start playing competitive golf until after college. He was a hockey and baseball player as a kid, playing both at Division I Duquesne University in downtown Pittsburgh, and coaching high school hockey after college.

He appeared on Golf Channel's Big Break. Big Break Seasons: Big Break Greenbrier; Big Break NFL Puerto Rico - Runner-up.

He does not tie his shoes until he reaches the first tee.

Pittsburgh Steelers season ticket holder