BRT relying on 'secret sauce' at British Masters

Meet Brandon Robinson-Thompson, (potentially) one of Britain's coolest golfers.

Affectionately known as BRT, the 32-year-old from the Isle of Wight is thriving in his debut year on the DP World Tour.

This week he tees up at the British Masters as he chases a first win since claiming his tour card earlier this year.

"It's my first year out on tour and I'm an older rookie, you could say," he told 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 where on the Saturday he lead before eventually sealing a fourth-placed finish.

This year in 20 tournaments he has made the cut on 13 occasions and finished inside the top 10 four times.

Despite the disappointment of being yet to win 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 colours 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.

Robinson-Thompson has previously played at the US Open and the Open Championship

Strong field at this week's British Masters

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 to also compete 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."