Has a passion for cooking and cultivating his palate at restaurants around the globe.

Father, Monte, is a former undercover police officer in Southern California.

In 2012, along with wife, Kandi, founded the Mahan Foundation, which supports charitable initiatives focused on health and wellness, children, and the military.

Has served as National Co-chair of the American Junior Golf Association.

Co-recipient with Ricky Barnes of 2003 Ben Hogan Award and also won the Jack Nicklaus Award and Fred Haskins Award as top collegiate golfer in 2003.

No. 1 Amateur in the Golfweek/Sagarin Ratings in 2003.

Made the cut and finished 28th at the 2003 Masters.

Runner-up to Ricky Barnes at the 2002 U.S. Amateur and placed third at the 2002 NCAA Championships.

Two-time member of the U.S. Palmer Cup team.

Two-time first-team All-America selection at Oklahoma State University.

Two-time Big 12 Player of the Year (2002-03).

Began collegiate career at Southern California before transferring to OSU after earning second-team All-America honors, as well as Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2001.

American Junior Golf Association Player of the Year in 1999 and a three-time AJGA All-American. Winner of 1999 U.S. Junior Amateur.