On June 19th, 2013, he became a U.S. citizen in a ceremony in San Diego, California, along with 750 other new Americans.

Good friends with both Alistair Presnell and Dawie van der Walt.

Loves reading non-fiction and biographies.

When he's not golfing, takes time to enjoy life's little pleasures, like "a good red wine; Merlot or Malbec."

Supports the Springboks in rugby and the Oklahoma Sooners in football.