His father John, a retired club pro, has been his only coach, teaching him by feel not mechanics.

Shot a 59 in Canadian Tour event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His 381-yard drive during the second round of the Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic was longest measured drive on PGA TOUR in 1997. Won a Mercedes-Benz automobile for a hole-in-one at the 1991 Australian Match Play Championship.

Due to ongoing health issues only played in 46 events between 2001 and 2007 on the PGA TOUR, with 18 made cuts.

Third-team choice as a sophomore in 1987. Teammate of Scott Verplank and Brian Watts.

Two-time first-team All-American at Oklahoma State (1988-89).