Born in Austria and lived in Vienna until age 14 when his family moved to Valdosta, Georgia. Played for the Austrian National Team. First Austrian-born player to earn a PGA TOUR card and first to win on TOUR. Represented Austria at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Has a twin brother, Sam, who also played on the University of Georgia golf team.

Huge University of Georgia football fan and Atlanta Braves fan.

Travels to tournaments with Diet Coke if he knows the event provides Pepsi products.