Son of Sophie and Klaus Jaeger. Has one sister, Michaela.

Came to America in 2006 at the age of 17 as an exchange student his junior year. Attended Baylor School in Chattanooga, where high school teammates were current PGA TOUR members Harris English and Keith Mitchell. Stayed on at Baylor for his senior year, then went to UT-Chattanooga.

His family remains in Germany and he still speaks German fluently.

Grew up playing soccer and tennis.

Loves cars and racing. Would be a rally car driver if he were not a golfer.