Earned his place on The European Tour after progressing through all three Stages on the Qualifying School, one of only six players to do achieve that feat in 2005. Took up the game at the tender age of three as part of a strong golfing family with his parents, brothers and sisters all golfers. Enjoys football and tennis in particular, with former Wimbledon Champion Stefan Edberg one of his early sporting heroes. Current coach, Fredrik Jendelid, coach of the Swedish Federation, has been his biggest influence. Was part of the Minnesota University Team in 2002 that won the NCAA Championship.