Has won twice on the European Tour, first at the 2011 Open d’Italia and then, memorably, the 2012 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, where he held off a host of charging stars including Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods on the final day. Finished a career-high 29th in the 2009 Race to Dubai Rankings presented by Rolex thanks to three runner-up finishes.

Widely regarded as one of the best swing coaches of any touring professional, currently coaching Matt Wallace, Alejandro Cañizares and Thomas Bjørn while also helping out Kelsey Macdonald and Charlotte Thompson on the Ladies European Tour.

Rose to prominence from a Midland PGA Professional and teacher before fulfilling his dream of playing on the European Tour when, having taken up Affiliate Membership, he finished 116th on the 2003 Rankings from his seven invitations to secure his card.