Grew up playing baseball until he played his first junior golf tournament and won his first four golf tournaments.

Was on Taylor County (Ky.) High School golf team as a third-grader, was No. 1 or No. 2 man by fifth grade and won Kentucky high school title as a sophomore. Known for his compact swing and long drives.

Had his 2011 season cut short when he was diagnosed with structural defects in the cerebellum and underwent brain surgery to repair Chiari malformations September 1. In his second week back, finished T45 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, site of his first two PGA TOUR wins (2006 and 2008).

Was named recipient of the 2016 Ben Hogan Award by the Golf Writers Association of America, in recognition of staying active in golf despite a physical handicap.

One of six members inducted into the University of Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame 2012 class.