Accomplished amateur from Fairfield, Calif. Low amateur at the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Medalist at the 2010 U.S. Amateur, where his 62 was the second lowest stroke play round in U.S. Amateur history. Medalist at three U.S. Mid- Amateurs, advancing to the semifinals in each of those events. Notorious for losing to eventual winner. Qualified for the 2013 and 2014 U.S. Senior Open, making the cut in 2014 at Oak Tree.