Was the sixth-ranked South African U16 tennis player and played on a top-ranked U14 cricket team.

Was the 1999 South African Sportsman of the Year.

Moved to Calgary, Alberta in 2013 to become a golf professional at River Spirit GC. Later took a job at Pinebrook G&CC.

His brother Heinrich played golf and tennis for South African national teams.

Loves to snorkel, and his favorite place is the Phi Phi Islands in Thailand.

Won seven events, representing three provinces in a span of five years. Reached as high as fourth on the South African golf rankings.