Brought the Claret Jug on the road on several occasions in 2005, allowing friends to see and pose with the historic Open Championship trophy.

Grew up playing on a nine-hole course in Biggsville, Ill.

Lists Jack Nicklaus as his hero.

Credits his father for giving him his start in golf.

His wife was his high school sweetheart at Union High School in Biggsville, Ill.

Almost quit golf prior to winning the 1992 Asian Tour order of merit.

First-tee introduction song would be the OU school song, "Boomer Sooner."

If not a professional golfer, would be a broadcaster.

Favorite courses are Muirfield Village GC, Royal Troon and Augusta National.

Favorite teams are the Oklahoma Sooners and the NHL's Dallas Stars. Favorite movies are "Animal House" and "Caddyshack." Favorite entertainers are Earth, Wind and Fire and Maroon 5. Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan.

Special headcover is his Claret Jug putter cover.

Would like to trade places with long-drive star Jamie Sadlowski ("I would like to drive it 400 yards.")

Dream foursome would include Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan and Kathy Ireland.

Atop his bucket list is watching the Chicago Cubs win the World Series.

Biggest thrill outside of golf was when the Dallas Stars won the 1999 Stanley Cup and Oklahoma won the 2000 national championship.