Missed defense of his 1993 Kemper Open title when his first child, Osten, was born on the eve of the 1994 event. Had registered at the tournament site but left to be with his wife.

Played on the New Zealand junior soccer team.

Prior to joining the Champions Tour, transitioned in 2006 into a job as a swing instructor, with several TOUR professionals in his stable of students.

Three-time All-American at the University of Oklahoma. Twice Australian Junior champion.