The Floridian has won four pro wins at the top level after turning pro in 2011 following his college career at the University of Georgia. He broke into the world’s top 100 in 2017 and spent more than 80 weeks there, reaching a career-best 61st in January 2022. Won an event that year just six weeks after the death of his father, who he calls the greatest influence on golfing career. Competed in inaugural LIV Golf Invitational season in 2022. Sidelined by hip surgery in 2023.
QUICK FACTS ...
Greatest influence on golfing career? My dad
Number of holes-in-one? 7
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Augusta National
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? My first win on the PGA Tour
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Playing Augusta with my dad, caddie and Jeff Knox
Your perfect golf shot? A flat 5-yard fade
If you could acquire one trait from another golfer, what would it be? Cam Smith’s short game
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? Drive with wind hard off the left and in
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? How many days you spend away from home
Player Stats
Has four wins since turning pro in 2011.
Two of his four wins have come in La Quinta, California.
Most recent victory came just six weeks after the death of his father.
Reached a career-best 61st in the world rankings in January 2022.
Broke into the world top 100 rankings for the first time in January 2017.
Has spent more than 80 weeks of his career as a top 100 player.
Played collegiately at the University of Georgia.
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 3
Best finish: T30 (2022)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 1
PGA Championship
Starts: 3
Best finish:
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Cuts made: 0
U.S. Open
Starts: 2
Best finish:
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Cuts made: 0
Open Championship
Starts: 0
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