Was given a cut-down club by his dad at age 7 and progressed to a scratch handicap by age 16.

Talented junior athlete in many sports, winning numerous awards at both a state and national level.

Interested in history of golf.

Guitar enthusiast who has several Gibson guitars at home.

Hobbies include spending time with his wife and three children, surfing, cooking, cycling and fitness.

Ogilvy Family Foundation benefits children's hospitals and other organizations that assist children.

Played full-time amateur golf before turning pro. Visited the UK with some success, finishing runner-up in the 1997 Barbazon Trophy and reaching the last eight of the 1998 British Amateur at Muirfield.

Amateur wins at the 1995 Portsea Open, 1996 German Amateur Open and 1997 Lake Macquarie Amateur.