Meet Brandon Robinson-Thompson, a rising star in the world of golf. Known affectionately as BRT, this 32-year-old from the Isle of Wight is making waves in his debut year on the DP World Tour. This week, he tees up at the prestigious British Masters, eyeing his first victory since securing his tour card earlier this year.

"It's my first year out on tour, and I'm an older rookie, you could say," he shared with BBC Sport. "I'm really enjoying playing golf on the world stage, and every time I play, I'm learning. I just love the game. No matter what happens, although I'd rather win, I love competing, and for me, that is what it is all about."

Robinson-Thompson came closest to winning on the DP tour back in February when he finished third at the Qatar Masters. More recently, he played well in the Turkish Open, leading on Saturday before eventually securing a fourth-place finish. This year, in 20 tournaments, he has made the cut 13 times and finished inside the top 10 four times. Despite the disappointment of not yet winning on the tour, Robinson-Thompson insists that his mindset is what sets him apart from the rest. He has previously admitted that he deals with pressure by simply enjoying his golf.

"I hate to tell everyone because it is my secret sauce," he said. "But I do tend to enjoy myself no matter what."

As well as the 2023 Open Championship, Robinson-Thompson played at the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst. "It just makes you want to play in them every year," he added. "I will do eventually, but for now, I've had a taste of the biggest stage, and it is addictive."

Away from top-class golf, style is a big part of Robinson-Thompson's game. Never one to shy away from wearing loud colors on the golf course, he once matched a bright orange bodywarmer with a purple polo at the 2023 Open. These days, he dons his well-put-together outfits alongside his silky smooth swing in eye-catching video edits and compilations on his social media pages.

At the British Masters, Robinson-Thompson will be chasing the kind of golf he played during those weeks in Qatar and Turkey, hoping he can go one step further on this occasion. The field at the Belfry this week is a strong one, with incentives for some that can win points or want to make an impression before the fast-approaching Ryder Cup.

Dane Rasmus Højgaard can secure the final automatic qualification spot in Luke Donald's Ryder Cup squad if he finishes inside the top 30 or better - the current final automatic spot is held by Irishman Shane Lowry. The likes of Matt Fitzpatrick and Aaron Rai are a couple of the big British names also competing this week.

"It being a strong field doesn't change my mindset going into this at all," Robinson-Thompson said. "I'm here to compete and shoot the lowest scores that I possibly can, and it doesn't matter who I'm playing with or without. The Belfry is such an iconic venue, and I grew up watching Ryder Cups and other British Masters here. I'm super excited to be here. I love the golf course, and I can't wait to get going. Being here on Sunday with a chance to win is an addictive feeling, and I want it."