Birth Date: Jan. 14, 1953
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif.
Age: 50 Ht.: 5’6" Wt.: 165
Home: Vista, Caif.

Turned Professional in 1977, but reinstated as an amateur in 1980

Other Key Notes: A commercial insurance agent by day. . . Started playing golf in high school, went to work at Los Verdes Golf Shop right after high school, then to Oakmont Country Club in southern California, becoming a class-A PGA member in 1977. . . reinstated as an amateur in 1980. Competed in many amateur tournaments in 1980s and 1990s until  having elbow surgery in 1995, at which point forced to give up golf for three years. . . started playing golf again in 1998, and upon reaching age 50 began playing in more senior amateur tournaments, including Long Beach City Classic and qualifying round for U.S. Senior Open at Pauma Valley Country Club. . . qualified for the Senior Open after shooting 72 and winning playoff, relying on experience and confidence to make long-time "dream" come true. . . married, with four children (daughters, 30, 28, 16. . . son, 10) and three grandchildren. . . Self-proclaimed "working stiff" who sneaks out every so often to play golf but never thought he’d qualify for a spot in the U.S. Open.