His blond hair earned him the nickname "El Mono."

Plays out of Medellin CC.

Loves music and considers himself a big sports fan.

His favorite golf courses are Winged Foot, Sahalee CC and the TPC Sawgrass.

Never travels without his iPad and his racket.

His favorite professional teams are Colombian football's Atlético Nacional de Medellín and the Spanish League's Barcelona FC.

Enjoys the book Fearless Golf. His favorite artist is Colombian singer Carlos Vives.

Favorite vacation spot is Cartagena, in Colombia, and his favorite cities are Barcelona and Paris.

Carries power bars and almonds as snacks on his golf bag. Favorite quote: "One shot at a time." His favorite charity is the Fundación Payne, which provides school supplies to unprivileged kids. Tiger Woods and Roger Federer are his favorite athletes to watch.