Awarded Member of British Empire. After becoming first British winner of Masters, put haggis, a Scottish dish, on menu at Champions Dinner the next year.

He was taught the game by his late father, Alex, the long-time professional at Hawkstone Park in England.

Won the 2014 World Hickory Open at Panmure GC in Carnoustie, Scotland, using pre-1935 clubs with hickory shafts, carding scores of 76-69 for a three-stroke victory.

In May 2015, along with Nick Faldo, became an honorary member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Was an amateur standout prior to turning professional in 1977.

Member of the Great Britain/Ireland Walker Cup team in 1977.