Became the first player from Austria to represent his nation at the Ryder Cup when he made his debut at Whistling Straits in 2021.
Became a multiple Rolex Series champion in 2019 when he sealed victory at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, overcoming Frenchman Benjamin Hebert on the third play-off hole at The Renaissance Club, and the Italian Open later that year.
His duo of Rolex Series victories - and a third win of the year at Made in Denmark presented by FREJA - helped the Austrian to a career-best third place finish in the Race to Dubai.
Defended a title for the first time in his career as he won 2021 Made in HimmerLand presented by FREJA, cruising to a five-stroke victory and an eighth European Tour title.
Won twice in France on the Challenge Tour in 2010 to rubber-stamp his ascent onto the European Tour.
Won his first European Tour title at the Ballantine's Championship in 2012, quickly followed by the Lyoness Open.
Won the Open de France in 2015 and Shen
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