Was born in Cape Town, South Africa but moved to the United States at age 3.

Loves going fast with favorite activities including go-karting and roller coasters.

Favorite players to watch growing up were Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Tiger Woods.

As an amateur, won the Australian Master of the Amateurs in January.

Captured the NCAA Men's Individual title, then helped the Oregon Ducks to their first ever team championship by going 3-0 in match play. Became first player since Kevin Chappell (UCLA) in 2008 to win both the Individual and Team NCAA Championships.