Didn't take first golf lesson until 1992. Was self-taught until then. First lesson was given to him by L.B. Floyd, father of Raymond Floyd. With a $93 bankroll and driving a van, gave mini-tours a try in 1989. Earned $96,000 in four months before going to PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament.

Enjoys watching reruns of "The Sopranos" and enjoys college football, with North Carolina State as his favorite team.

Favorite movies are "The Color of Money" and "The Shawshank Redemption."