Prior to Belmont: A five-year letterwinner at Reidland High School… As a senior, he won the Class A Regional Championship and was the first Reidland golfer in 17 years to qualify for the State Tournament… Competed in the SAJGA Tour and posted three top-25 finishes… Also lettered in basketball… Named All-District twice and was twice named District Tournament MVP.

Personal: Majoring in Finance… Favorite foods include steak, chicken, and French fries… Hobbies include going to the lake and playing basketball… Favorite vacation spot is Destin, Florida… Has a brother, Austin, and a sister, Haley… Son of Neil and Ronna Ward… Born October 2, 1992 in Paducah, Kentucky.