Wrote his name into golfing history when he became the first player on the European Tour to shoot a round of 59 at the 2018 Portugal Masters.

Claimed his first European Tour triumph at the 2011 Czech Masters and has been a steady presence on the top tier for 12 years.

Won Sir Nick Faldo’s Junior Series in 2003, 2004 and 2005 and made history by becoming the youngest player - at 16 years and 334 days - to play in the Walker Cup when he represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Chicago Golf Club in 2005.

Counts Rory McIlroy as a close friend, having been acquainted as young amateurs and played together in the Junior Ryder Cup.