Ramsey clinches maiden win

Sunday, 30 August 2009 22:07

Eric Ramsay clinched his maiden Challenge Tour title in comfortable fashion after closing with a round of 69 to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the DHL Wroclaw Open.

The Scot, who has worked with Putting Coach Phil Kenyon, became the 12th first-time winner on this season's Challenge Tour, pocketed a cheque for €22,400 after finishing on 17 under par, two shots clear of his nearest rivals, the English duo of Andrew Butterfield and Richard McEvoy, who closed with respective rounds of 67 and 65.

Ramsay posted an astonishing 23 birdies over the four days at Toya Golf and Country Club in Wroclaw, Poland, and his 263 aggregate score was the lowest 72 hole total of the 2009 Challenge Tour season.

The 30 year old, who had led the €140,000 event since opening with a round of 61, carried a four-stroke advantage into the final day, and swiftly extended it with birdies at the second and third holes.He picked up another shot at the 13th hole and, despite bogeys at the 15th and the last, the victory - which saw him climb 48 places to 22nd in the Rankings - was never seriously in doubt.

Ramsay said: "Obviously I'm very happy, even though I didn't play that well today, particularly at the last. So I limped over the line a little bit, but it's just such a relief to have got my first win. I got off to a good start with the early birdies, which gave me a nice cushion to play with. After that I was just trying to hit the middle of the greens, and I gave myself a few chances but just didn't take them.

"There were quite a few leaderboards out on the course, so I knew I was two ahead coming down the last. I pulled my approach shot into the bunker and had a bit of a plugged lie, so I had visions of not coming out or going through the back of the green, which would've been so embarrassing. But thankfully I managed to get the job done.

"It's obviously given me a big boost to my position in the Rankings, because before this week I was starting to worry about keeping my card on the Challenge Tour. But now I can start thinking about hopefully finishing in the top 20 and earning my card for The European Tour. I'm taking next week off, then playing in Holland and Kazakhstan, which is obviously the big one. It'll be good to go there with my confidence high."

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Fleetwood leads England to Victory

Friday, 28 August 2009 00:00

The Raymond Trophy is back in English hands. After a day of gale force winds and occasional heavy showers, England won the Home Internationals today thanks to a 10.5 - 4.5 victory over Wales, while Scotland beat Ireland 12-3 to secure second spot.

England sowed the seeds for their triumph with a two point cushion from the foursomes, the first time they have won the series in three attempts. And they stormed home in the singles, winning seven of the ten matches.

"I'm ecstatic," said a delighted England captain Colin Edwards. "To beat Wales like that was special and to complete three wins in the week caps it off. To win the Home Internationals as a player and as captain is also special. Considering the conditions which were horrendous, the boys played some magnificent golf and battled hard. I'm glad I wasn't playing.

"Also to win here is special. Hillside is a magnificent course; I won the Brabazon Trophy here a few years ago so this makes it an even more special place for me."

A key player in the England side was Tommy Fleetwood, who works with Putting Coach Phil Kenyon. Tommy perfomances around the course where Phil Kenyon is also the attached professional, reflected the talent this young golfer possesses. Fleetwood won 5 out of 6 points and was never taken past the 14th in his singles games.

Fleetwood now has his eyes on the Walker Cup matches, where he will make his debut on 12-13th September.

Phil Kenyon appears on Golf Smarter

Sunday, 16 August 2009 12:10

Specialist Putting Coach Phil Kenyon was a guest recently on Fred Greene's popular Podcast series, 'Golf Smarter'.

The series interviews prominent people within the golf industry, on a whole range of golf related topics and Phil shared some insights into his background as a specialist putting coach and Harold Swash Putting Schools.

To listen to the podcast while at your computer just follow this link GOLF SMARTER

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Henningsson czech's out with maiden win

Sunday, 16 August 2009 11:47

A mere 5 weeks after picking up a Yes! Abbie Putter at the BMW International in Munich, Swedish rookie Oskar Henningsson has won his maiden European Tour victory at the Moravia Silesia Open in the Czech Republic.

The 23 year-old started the final round 3 strokes adrift of the lead, but convincing birdies on the 1st and 4th put him T1st with Steve Webster.

"He tested a few of our others putters, the week before, in Malmo for SAS Masters" said Phil Kenyon who represents Yes Golf on the European Tour as well as working with many of the players as a specialist putting coach. "We are fortunate he stayed with the Abbie model he picked up at Munich the moth before. I think he will be pleased too, as not only did he play well in Malmo but he clearly took that form in the Czech Republic and Abbie served him well. Notching up a win during his rookie year as well is fantastic!"

Henningson's final round 67 (-13 for the tournament) earns him €333,330 and a place in the history books: he's only the 2nd rookie to win a Tour event in 2009.

The Abbie is a slant-hosel toe heavy blade putter, and - alongside other Yes! Blade putters - is one of the most popular on the Yes! range.

For more information on the final standing of Moravia Silesia Open please click here to follow a link to the official page on the europeantour website.

Fleetwood makes Walker Cup Team

Sunday, 16 August 2009 11:38

LANCASHIRE’S Tommy Fleetwood has been selected for the final Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup squad for the match against the United States next month.The announcement yesterday when the 18 year-old from Southport was named among ten players for the squad ahead of the match at Merion, Pennsylvania on 12-13 September.

Kaymer Wins Again

Friday, 24 July 2009 23:28

German Martin Kaymer has won the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond to complete a brilliant eight-day double worth more than 1 million pounds, after beating Lee Westwood in a play-off for the French Open, the 24-year-old came from behind on the final day again to defeat France's Raphael Jacquelin and overnight leader Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain by two.

Kaymer wins Open De France

Sunday, 05 July 2009 19:07

Martin Kaymer defeated Lee Westwood in an exciting play-off to capture the Open de France ALSTOM.Kaymer, who earlier this year spent time with Putting Coach Phil Kenyon started the week with a course record-equalling 62, and said "This is obviously very special for me. I had some good chances, but finally I won it, so it's good.

Phil Kenyon contributes to Golf World Magazine

Monday, 15 June 2009 20:35

Puttign Coach and HSPSE Director of Instruction, Phil Kenyon, contributed to Golf World this month with an insight into what to look for when choosing a putter. The article reveals the 10 key things to consider, from 'face balancing' to 'grip size'.

Red Hot Coles Still On Fire!

Monday, 15 June 2009 18:52

Congratulatiosn to Rob Coles who won his second Challenge Tour victory within five weeks at the Challenge of Ireland after a 3-hole playoff at Moyvalley Golf Club in Co. Kildare.

Season's best finish for Fisher

Sunday, 07 June 2009 21:54

Ollier Fisher claimed his best finish of the 2009 season when he carded a closing round of 67 at the Celtic Manor Wales Open.The 20-year-old, who is a pupil of putting coach Phil Kenyon, birdied nine, ten and 11 before eagling the 18th to finish on five under overall and tied 6th.