High School (Glasgow)
- Junior club champion at Hilton Park and Elie.
- Unbeaten while competing on the Dumbartonshire Golf Union junior team.
- Represented Glasgow in Scottish Boys Golf.
- Competed in Scottish Boys strokeplay and matchplay competitions
- Played in British Boys golf tournament.
- Was youngest competitor at 2006 Tenant Cup, shooting lowest final round with a 67 (-4).
- Averaged 73.3 strokes per round as a senior.
Personal
- Majoring in international business and economics.
- Born April 11, 1988, in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Son of Hazel and Alan Shanks.
- Has two brothers, Graeme and Cameron.