Got his start in golf from his uncle. Is a self-taught player...His cousin, Jon Garland, pitches for the Chicago White Sox
and was a member of the 2005 World Series team. Lists his dad and cousin as his heroes. Says making it to the final stage
of the 2006 PGA TOUR National Qualifying Tournament as his biggest thrill in golf...Lists Shawn Callahan as an instructor...Favorite
course is Sherwood CC and would like to play St. Andrews. Favorite teams are the USC Trojans and Green Bay Packers. Favorite
TV shows are "Pawn Stars" and "Two and a Half Men" and enjoys movies with Vince Vaughn. Thinking Like Tiger is his favorite
book. Favorite athlete to watch is Garland. Hot dogs are his favorite food. Las Vegas and Waikiki Beach are his favorite places
to visit as well as vacation...Superstitions include carrying three coins when he plays...Would put Anthony Bourdain, Michael
Jordan and George W. Bush in his dream foursome...Bucket list includes playing St. Andrews and playing in the World Series
of Poker...First car was a 1953 Chevrolet truck...Never travels without his checkbook, iPod and GPS...Non golf jobs are numerous
and include waiter and cleaner of golf carts...