He became an assistant professional at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in South Wales in 1919, and his first notable professional wins came in September 1920 when he won the Assistant Professionals Tournament and the Welsh Professional Championship in successive weeks.
In 1919, he took on the role of an assistant professional at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in South Wales. His first major professional triumphs came in September 1920 when he won both the Assistant Professionals Tournament and the Welsh Professional Championship back-to-back.