Took up the game as a 12 year old with a group of friends at West Kilbride because there was nothing else to do in our village. Studied at the University of Alabama for 18 months but came back early to try to force his way in to the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup side in 1999. Was selected for the squad but not the team. Part of the victorious Scottish team in the Home Internationals at Carnoustie in 2000. Plays five-a-side football and a keen supporter of Arsenal FC.