Began playing primarily in the United States beginning in 2000 when the Aussie relocated to Flower Mound, Texas.

Wife, Angela, is a clinical psychologist. "She gets to see everything I do out there. I'm kind of lucky. I have a psychologist out there 24 hours a day. She doesn't lie. I can't kid myself."

Worked as a golf course superintendent.

If he weren't in golf he would be a race-car driver.

He accepts questions and comments at rodpampling@inter-sport.com.au.