He won 21 tournaments on the European Tour and was honored with the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for contributions to the game of golf.
His father taught him to golf when he was 7 years old.
He became a golf course designer and commentator midway through his playing career.
He married Actress Suzanne Danielle in 1988 and had three children: Daniel, Phoebe, and Anouska.
He appeared on the BBC Quiz Show "A Question of Sport" with soccer star Ally McCoist.
