PERSONAL NOTES

Shot 2-under 139 at the Purchase, N.Y., sectional qualifier at Century C.C. and Old Oaks C.C. to earn first-alternate status

Got into the U.S. Open field when Robert Karlsson withdrew due to an eye injury

Second straight year he has made the Open field as first alternate; made cut in 2008 U.S. Open (T-71)

Missed cut at 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, his home course

Currently plays on the NGA Hooters Tour and has made four of four cuts ($17,875), including one runner-up finish

Tied for 14th at Nationwide Tour’s Rex Hospital Open in May

Won 2007 New York State Open at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course

Four-time U.S. Amateur participant and quarterfinalist in 2004 at Winged Foot

Qualified for U.S. Junior in 1996 and 1997, making match play both years

Won 2003 MET Open and was named 2003 Metropolitan Golf Association Player of the Year

Won 13 collegiate events playing for St. John’s University, including the 2001 Big East Conference Championship; four-time All-Big East honoree.

Son of a longtime Winged Foot member, he first began playing at the historic club at 10