About Me
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Upon graduating from Georgia Southern University in May 2009, with a degree in Finance and Marketing, I decided to pursue my
dream as a professional golfer. I had a terrific college golf experience, which I would not trade for the world. I was a solid
player for my college team, and was fortunate to meet many of the goals I had set when I started.
I am known as a very hard worker, and one whose work ethic speaks for itself. I know, unless I give absolutely everything I
have toward any endeavor, I will never truly know what my limits are. This is particularly applicable to my career in golf. I
have gained much experience in my first few years as a professional. I have played in various events which have allowed me
to experience much of what life as a professional golfer is about, ranging from the NGA Hooters Tour, Adams Golf Tour and
also PGA Tour Qualifying School. I’ve competed against mini-tour legends, PGA and even major champions. I know I possess
the skills, it is just a matter of sustaining myself until I do finally breakthrough.
These experiences have helped me learn how to set proper goals and expectations, how to earn money as a professional and
how to spend sponsorship money wisely. The experience has been invaluable and I now understand what it takes to be
successful out here. What I am most excited about is I know I have the ability, perseverance, talent and work ethic to achieve
my ultimate goal of success on the PGA Tour. I will be successful.
I plan to attain my advancement to the Nationwide/PGA Tour through continual tournament experience during 2012, coupled
with a heavy practice and workout regimen. This will put me in position to improve on past Q-School showings. I do not plan to
play mini-tours year-after-year, but it is a great avenue to develop and improve my game. As a result of playing this regular
tournament schedule, I have seen a great improvement in my mental toughness as well as physical conditioning and been able
to show thus far, I have the necessary tools to sustain a successful career. As long as I continue to focus on getting better,
each and every day, success becomes a matter of time. I am also very fortunate to have a staff of people to keep me focused
and at the top of my game, both mentally and physically.
Janine Young, with Elite Golf and Fitness, has been a great asset in keeping my body and mind headed in a positive
direction, keeping me injury free, and at the same time help me reach new heights physically. Mike Boring, also based out of
Kansas City, has come on board as my golf instructor. I have been working with Mike for a little over a year now and he has
been a huge help to me. The changes we have made together have really been for the best and it’s this mutual commitment for
continual improvement that makes it so enjoyable to work with Mike. Mike has an extensive background in the game of golf and
understands every aspect of the game better than anyone I’ve ever worked with. He’s willing and able to give my golf game
the necessary time and attention that I need in order to make it to the next level, and for this I’m fortunate.
My 2010 season on the Hooters Regular Pro Series was a rough one for me, no denying it. I made some dramatic changes for
the 2011 season and saw some excellent results. How will I plan to ensure 2012 is even better? The key to increased
success is to build upon what I learned in the past. I will work harder in the gym; putting a heavier emphasis on strength,
flexibility and mobility. I intend to have an increased focus on the mechanics of the golf swing. Mike and I have already
discussed making better changes to my golf swing to make it more consistent and powerful. A few equipment changes might
be made as well.
The next step to round out the off-season: gaining a solid foundation of sponsors. As a result of a supportive team of backers
I would be able to focus on success while I am on the road, and put less emphasis on making sure I can afford to make it to the
next stop.