Son of a Church of England vicar (father) and math teacher (mother).

Used to practice golf in a sheep pasture.

Played two seasons at Jacksonville State University.

Supports the Premier League club Liverpool.

Won the 2016 Masters days after wife Nicole gave birth to the couple's first child, Zachariah.

In 2007, won the English Amateur. Later in the year, represented Europe at the Walker Cup at Royal County Down.

In March 2008, he ascended to No. 1 in the world amateur rankings.