Began playing at age 10 and won the first tournament he entered, shooting a 49 in a nine-hole event.

Favorite food is braaivleis, South African grilled meat. Enjoys vacationing in Stillbaai, located on the South African Southern coast.

Favorite course to play is St. Andrews, and his idol is tennis' Rafael Nadal.

Turned professional in 2007 after attending one semester at the University of San Diego.