The big hitting South African began the game to help rehabilitate his father who had undergone surgery and was advised to walk regularly to rebuild his fitness and strength. The 12 year old was soon blasting the ball out of sight at home in Port Elizabeth and showing the kind of promise that would allow him to take the 22nd Card at the 2004 Qualifying School Finals – his first successful attempt out of four. Won the Skandia PGA title on the 2003 Challenge Tour and will certainly be one of the longest hitters on Tour this season.