Carter was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and represented his country of birth at junior level.

His best season was 1998, when he won the Murphy's Irish Open, which remains his only official money victory on the tour, and finished 19th on the Order of Merit.

However he is probably best known for winning that year's World Cup for England in partnership with Nick Faldo.

[2] In March 1997, Carter almost lost his life when he required emergency brain surgery after collapsing in his hotel in Dubai.

[3] European Tour playoff record (1–0) Note: Carter only played in The Open Championship.