Won his maiden European Tour title at the 2011 Portugal Masters in only his third professional start after a stunning final-round 65, becoming the joint-third quickest Affiliate Member to win on The European Tour. Shot to fame at The 140th Open Championship after posting the lowest-ever score by an amateur in Open history in the first round at Royal St. George’s, a brilliant 65 leaving him tied for the lead after round one with Thomas Björn, before eventually finishing tied 30th and winning the Silver Medal as the leading amateur. Played a part in the successful 2011 Walker Cup team shortly before turning professional. Hails from Welwyn Garden City, the same club that produced Sir Nick Faldo and was named after his father’s golfing hero, and the man he shared the tee with in his famous first round at The 2011 Open, American legend Tom Watson.