Supports Birdies for the Brave. His father and grandfather are both U.S. Navy veterans. His father, Bill, retired in 2010 after 20 years of service. His mother is a reading coach at an elementary school.

His father, Bill, introduced him to the game, at age 5.

Was homeschooled so he could practice golf during the day.

Favorite quote is "Winners never quit, and quitters never win."

Bucket list includes scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.