First graduated onto the DP World Tour from the HotelPlanner Tour in 2011 courtesy of his win at the Fred Olsen Challenge de España.

Enjoyed a superb rookie season on the DP World Tour in 2012, making the cut in both the U.S. Open and the Open Championship.

Secured his first DP World Tour title in his 200th event at the SDC Championship in South Africa.

Hit the opening tee shot at The Open at his home club, Royal Birkdale, in 2026.

Started playing golf aged three when his grandfather took him to a local field to hit balls. Played for England Boys for two years, and was part of the Great Britain and Ireland team which won the Jacques Léglise Trophy in 2004.

Spent three years in the England elite squad and took part in the Home Internationals in 2007 before turning professional the following year.

His grandfather, Ronald Ryder, represented England and Great Britain at rugby league, making his name at Warrington.