PERSONAL
Lists Joe Allen, Denis Miller and John Diana as instructors.
Says winning back-to-back state high school championships is his biggest thrill in golf.
Favorite course is Oakmont CC and would like to play Pebble Beach. Favorite teams are the Ohio State Buckeyes and the professional teams in Cleveland. "Fight Club" is his favorite movie. Favorite athlete to watch "used to be LeBron James." Favoritie vacation spots are in Florida.
Would round out his dream foursome with Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Fred Couples.
Was born in Canada, while his mother was visiting her homeland. Mom returned with her new son to Ohio within a week to the state he still considers home.
Believed he held dual citizenship in Canada and the U.S. but found out he was not a U.S. citizen at age 14 when he traveled to Ireland for a junior tournament. After some difficulty, he returned to the U.S, and had to pass his citizenship test, which he did.