Started playing ‘street golf’ with friends aged ten using a set of cut down clubs. Progressed to pitch and putt then joined West Herts Golf Club. Represented England at all levels as an Amateur and captained England at boys level. Played the Nationwide Tour in the USA in 2003 and 2004 where he linked up with coach, Todd Anderson, the professional at Sea Island Golf Club, Georgia, a club to which he is still attached. Enjoys music and plays acoustic guitar. Also plays football, tennis and table tennis. Dad, Clive, was former manager of non-league football club, Hayes. Has consolidated his position on The European Tour with two consistent seasons since gaining his card through the Qualifying School in 2004 and 2005.