Won the biggest title of his career at the 2009 Players’ Championship on the US PGA Tour in some style, compiling a memorable final round of six under par 66 at the notorious TPC Sawgrass to leave his competitors standing. Had six other top tens, including third place at the Dubai Desert Classic, en route to finishing 18th in the inaugural Race To Dubai. In 2010 equalled his best performance in a Major by finishing tied third at The 139th Open Championship, matching his previous best effort at the same tournament in 2008. Made The European Ryder Cup Team for the second successive time in 2008 and won one and a half points in Valhalla, teaming up with Oliver Wilson for a remarkable comeback to defeat Anthony Kim and Phil Mickelson 2&1 in the Saturday morning foursomes. Ended 2008 in memorable fashion by partnering Robert Karlsson to a Swedish victory in the Omega Mission Hills World Cup then securing a runaway triumph in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa. Won the Dubai Desert Classic in 2007 and three weeks later captured the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play, where he beat 2006 US Open winner and defending champion Geoff Ogilvy 2&1 in the 36 hole final. A family friend introduced him to the game and he got down to scratch by the age of 18. Won the 2000 Challenge Tour Rankings with a record of eight top ten finishes which included three wins. Lives in Dubai and is coached by the Dubai-based Pete Cowen.