A graduate of the Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation, which recognizes and helps nurture the careers of young golfers.

Grew up idolizing Tiger Woods.

Played rugby, cricket and field hockey growing up, but decided to focus on golf when he turned 15.

The best golf tip he's ever received is to just "keep it simple."

He is a patron of the South African Disabled Golf Association.

In 2006 he won the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, a victory that earned him invitation to play in the 2007 South African Airways Open.

In the 2007 South African Airways Open, he finished as the second-low amateur.