Born in South Africa, he started playing aged eight and moved to Perth, Australia when he was ten.

Enjoyed a successful amateur career in his home country, winning the Australian Junior Championship in 2007 to put his name alongside those of Jason Day and Adam Scott before turning professional in 2010.

Was inspired by former DP World Tour winner and club-mate at Mandurah Country Club, Jarred Moseley, to target a career in Europe after several years playing on the Australian circuit and twice progressed from Qualifying School in 2014 and 2015.

Finished a career-best 21st in the Race to Dubai Rankings in 2021, helped by a runner-up finish at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.