PERSONAL
Began playing with a plastic club at age 4. Cites winning the 2009 NEC Master of Amateurs Championship in Melbourne, Australia, and getting PGA TOUR card at Nationwide Tour Championship as his biggest thrills in golf. Favorite golf courses are Secession GC, Southern Hills and Snee Farm. Course he'd most like to play is the Old Course at St. Andrews and Cypress Point.
Never travels without a good book.
Lists his favorite professional teams as the Carolina Panthers and the Baltimore Orioles.
Superstitions include keeping the same nightly routine as if he is playing well.
Favorite TV shows are "Entourage" and "SportsCenter," and his favorite movie is "Gladiator." Says his favorite book is Pillars of the Earth. Other favorites include seafood and vacationing in Australia.
Dream foursome would be Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Halle Berry. Among the items on his bucket list are learning to play the guitar and skydiving.
His brother, Ben, is a member of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Non-golf related jobs held include working part time for a local attorney.
Typically carries chicken tenders in his golf bag for a snack.
His Twitter account name is @mark_andersonsc.
Favorite quote/motto: "Finish strong."