Took up golf at age 5, going to the golf course with his father.

Junior golf rival and college teammate of Shawn Stefani.

Is an avid wine collector.

Loves to snow ski.

Led fundraising efforts by several PGA TOUR players in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated his hometown of Houston in 2017.

Captured the 2003 North and South Amateur.

Two-time All-America and four-time Southland Conference Player of the Year at Lamar University. T3 at 2003 NCAA Men's Golf Championships.

Played for United States at 2004 Palmer Cup and was one of five finalists for 2004 Ben Hogan Award.