Maverick is a former San Jose Junior Sharks hockey player who spent his high school years at the Harker School in San Jose, California. The oldest of four brothers (all named after iconic American cars: Maverick, Dakota, Colt, and Scout), he now calls Las Vegas home during the weeks he isn’t competing on the road.

In 2013, Maverick decided that “smashing drives” was a more promising path than being smashed into the boards. He joined the Stanford Men’s Golf team as an unranked recruit—a move that paid off when he tied the program record of 11 collegiate victories, a mark he shares with Tiger Woods and Patrick Rodgers. During his four years at Stanford, he earned a B.S. in Management Science and Engineering, became a three-time First-Team All-American, and spent 47 weeks as the #1 ranked amateur in the world. His collegiate trophy case includes the Jack Nicklaus, Fred Haskins, Ben Hogan, and Byron Nelson Awards.

Since turning professional in 2017, Maverick has steadily climbed the world rankings, punctuated by his first PGA Tour victory at the 2024 RSM Classic. Now in his eighth season on Tour, Maverick has expanded his horizons beyond the fairways. He is a licensed pilot who frequently flies himself to tournaments, and through Birdies for Education, he continues his mission to make high-quality education accessible to every student. Whether he’s in the cockpit or on the green, Maverick remains driven by the same competitive spirit that first took him from the ice rink to the first tee.