Background
Hughes was born in Dundas, Ontario.
Hughes was born in Dundas, Ontario.
He is a graduate of Kent State University. Hughes was the number one Canadian Amateur in 2011. After turning professional, Hughes played on the eGolf Professional Tour and Professional Golf Association Tour Canada.
He played in 2012 and 2013 Canadian Opens but missed the cut in both events.
In June 2013, Hughes qualified for the United States. Open, winning a playoff at his sectional qualifying site. Hughes made seven cuts in twenty events, finishing well outside any status and went back to the Professional Golf Association Tour Canada.
2010 Fireline Towson Invitational, Bank of Tennessee Professional Golf Association Tour Canada wins Amateur Eisenhower Trophy (representing Canada): 2012.
He was a member of Team Canada"s National Squad in 2008, 2011, and 2012.