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.