A native of Phoenix, Arizona. Michael played golf at the University of Illinois where he was Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2017, 2x All – American in 2019 and 2021, 5x All – Big Ten selection, and 5x PING All – Midwest region selection. He finished T-4 at the 2021 National Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. After his storied college career, Michael went on to play in a combined 56 tour events on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and PGA Tour Canada where he finished T-4 at the 2022 Advent Health Championship. Most recently, he is the winner of the 2024 Arizona Open and the 2024 Nevada Open. Micheal currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona and is a member at Phoenix Country Club.