My stepdad introduced me to golf around age 10. He grew up playing golf, and still plays now.

My stepdad introduced me to golf around age 10. He grew up playing golf, and still plays now. He worked with me until about age 13 and then once I reached a certain level, he began taking me to see a local PGA Professional, Brad Westfall. I worked with Brad until about age 15-16. Those two guys were the reason I went on to play high school and college golf.

After college, I began working at Clarksburg Country Club, with PGA Member Fred Swisher. Fred was a great mentor and was the main person who helped me get into the PGA of America as an Apprentice in 2003-2004. I still speak with Fred from time to time now.