Growing up, played every other sport but golf including Aussie rules, cricket, tennis, soccer and basketball. Did not start playing golf until age 15, using an old set of his grandmother's clubs.

Non-golf related jobs include working as a sports reporter and a bartender.

Lists qualifying for the 2003 Open Championship with wife, Katie, on the bag, as his biggest thrill in golf.

Lists Peter Daicos (Australian football legend) as his hero.

Favorite golf course played is St. Andrews.

Favorite professional team is the Collingwood Football Club. Favorite book is Confessions of an Economic Hitman. Favorite food is steak.

Winner of the 1998 Malaysian Amateur.