Claimed two Challenge Tour titles en route to winning the Rankings in his first full professional season in 2008, earning a swift graduation to the European Tour - where he has been a mainstay since.

Has four European Tour titles to his name with his maiden victory coming at the 2010 BMW International Open, followed by wins in Morocco, Russia and Denmark in 2011, 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Had a successful amateur career and turned professional in 2007 after representing Great Britain and Ireland at the Walker Cup.