Represented Denmark in the Eisenhower Trophy as an amateur before he qualified for the European Tour through the Challenge Tour Rankings in 1997. That year he also tested his stamina in another way by running a marathon and he achieved a highly respectable time of 3:54. Won first pro title in 2003 then achieved two wins in Spain in 2008 and 2009 to establish himself on Tour. Enjoyed a summer to remember in 2015, first winning the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open – his first victory in six years – then reaching the landmark of playing in 500 European Tour tournaments at the US PGA Championship. Celebrated the milestone properly the following week at home at the Made in Denmark. Called it the best experience he has had on a golf course when thousands of fans packed the famous 16th hole with flags bearing “SK500.”