Inspired to take up golf as a 12 year old after watching Seve Ballesteros win the Open Championship at St Andrews in 1984. Introduced to the game by his gran dfather. Played golf for Essex before turning professional at the age of 18. Made his breakthrough on the European Tour in winning the 2004 Celtic Manor Wales Open.

After losing his card, he regained it by winning the 2010 Qualifying School before capturing the biggest title of his career in May 2010 when he became the first sponsor’s invitation to win the BMW PGA Championship.

Has struggled with various injuries in recent years. A keen Arsenal FC fan.