One of seven brothers, he took up golf at age 15 while picking up the balls at the range and caddying. Inspired by watching Seve Ballesteros, Sandy Lyle and Sam Torrance when he was caddying at the 1979 Spanish Open at Torrequebrada (Málaga).

Opened the Miguel Angel Jimenez Golf Academy near Malaga, Spain, in January 2013

Is a lover of fine wines and cigars.

Nicknamed "The Mechanic" but enjoys driving cars as opposed to repairing them. Has an affinity for high-performance vehicles and owns a red Ferrari.