Matt turned Professional in October 1993 after a successful amateur career, which saw him achieve International appearances at England Schoolboy, Youths and Men’s levels. At County level in Staffordshire Matt prevailed in all of the major events bar one (The Staffordshire Youths).
His best year came in 1992 when he was runner up in the West of England/Brabazon Trophies and claimed the Midland Open Amateur at Little Aston and Streetly Golf Clubs.