Colm Moriarty wins the European Challenge Tour’s FIRSTPLUS Wales Challenge…

July 30th, 2007 | PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

Colm Moriarty won the European Challenge Tour’s FIRSTPLUS Wales Challenge.  The Irishman carded a final round 70 to take the title and the €20,800 first prize that allowed him to make a huge leap of 142 places on the on the Challenge Tour Rankings, from 176th to 34th place. 

Colm finished with a nerveless final round 70 for a 13 under par 203 winning total at the Vale Hotel Golf and Spa Resort, Cardiff, three shots ahead of second placed Felipe Aguilar of Chile.

“I’m delighted,” said Moriarty. “I didn’t have a category on the Challenge Tour at the start of the year and this just changes everything for me – you could say that it has got my career back on track.

“I have been playing well on the Europro Tour all year and felt I could win on the Challenge Tour but it’s a tougher mental on the Challenge Tour because there is more strength in depth out here. So this is a significant win for me and sets me up well for the rest of the year.

“I want to thank everyone that has worked with me – Horizon Sports Management, TalyorMade, Adidas, Team Ireland Golf Trust, Glasson Golf Hotel and Country Club, Irish Life and Hyundai. They have all supported me brilliantly and I owe all of them a lot.”

Moriarty had been under the watchful eye of Dr Hurrion earlier in the year for a detailed analysis session on his putting biomechanics… all the hard work is starting to pay dividends. Quintic & Dr Paul Hurrion wish Colm well for the rest of the session.

Paul Hurrion to design an exclusive line of putters for GEL Golf…

July 27th, 2007 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Putting Biomechanics

Groove Equipment Ltd., (GEL) is proud to announce the signing of Dr. Paul Hurrion to design an exclusive line of putters for GEL set to debut at the 2008 PGA Show.

A leading international biomechanist in several sports at Quintic Ltd., the Paul Hurrion Signature line will reflect Paul’s many years of experience working in the game of golf.

His expertise has led him to work with top pros such as David Howell, Lee Westwood, Philip Archer and he was personally thanked by Harrington during his Open Championship acceptance speech.

Paul’s first foray into club design came when he co-designed the Torpedo putter shaft which Harrington was using when he won the Irish Open in May of this year.

“For me personally, it is extremely exciting to be designing my own range of putters under the GEL umbrella, especially since GEL putters are not only technologically innovative but also look modern, colourful and striking,” commented Dr. Hurrion.

GEL is planning to launch the Paul Hurrion Signature line at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando in January 2008, one year after GEL introduced its innovative line of grooved putters.

Under the agreement, Quintic, an independent equipment testing consultancy, will become a technology partner to GEL Golf. Quintic will undertake extensive biomechanical testing on GEL’s current offering of six models to make sure that the new brand is maximizing the use of its unique groove technology, which incorporates horizontal aluminium grooves in the design of each individual putter.

“We have 100% confidence in Groove Technology improving the desired topspin roll of a putt and we have brought Quintic on as a partner to make sure that we are maximizing the potential of our innovative technology,” said managing director of GEL, Alec Pettigrew.

Pettigrew continued, “The extensive biomechanical testing by Quintic has already proven GEL Putters outperform a number of top putter brands such as PING and Titleist and with Quintic on board, we will be looking to maintain our position at the cutting edge of Groove Technology and to continually upgrade the performance of the GEL Putters.”

“Quinitc is delighted to become a Technology Partner to GEL Golf and we look forward to further developing the Groove Technology used in GEL putters,” added Dr Hurrion.

GEL also made its professional tournament debut at the 136th Open Championship as Australia’s David Gleeson used a GEL putter.

GEL’s product line spans decades of putter design with everything from traditional blade style putters to cutting-edge designs. They feature an aluminium putter face insert which is softer and more responsive than the stainless steel face inserts of other groove putters. Several models are available in ladies and left handed, and each GEL putter comes standard with a specially designed WINN grip. The MSRP for all GEL models in the United States is $165.

GEL used advice from touring professionals when developing its putters and is now looking to encourage them to begin using the GEL Putters on Tour. Both men’s and ladies Majors have already been won by users of groove-faced putters including the 2001 & 2004 US Open Champion, Retief Goosen.

Play-off king Padraig wins The Open Championship!

July 23rd, 2007 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Full Swing Biomechanics, PGA European Tour Golfers, Padraig Harrington, Putting Biomechanics

Congratulations Padraig… what a day!

Exciting to the point of gut-wrenching!!

A superb last round of four under par 67 took Padraig into a play-off with Sergio Garcia for the Open Championship. Four birdies and an eagle three left him one shot ahead playing the fearsome 18th hole, but two visits to the water seemed to have put paid to his chances of winning a first major. But in a dramatic finish Garcia lipped out for par and a four hole play-off ensued. Like a man spared the death penalty, Padraig played superb golf to leave himself with a four foot putt for the title. He holed it, (straight in the middle) to become the first Irishman to win the title in sixty years…

Harrington’s victory, his first Major Championship success in his 37th attempt, saw him become the first European born player to win The Open Championship since Scotland’s Paul Lawrie triumphed at Carnoustie in 1999 and only the second Irishman in history to lift the Claret Jug following Fred Daly’s triumph at Royal Liverpool in 1947.

The 35 year old Dubliner picked up the first prize of €1,106,617 (£750,000) to move top of The European Tour Order of Merit – where he ended last season – and up to sixth on the Official World Golf Ranking, his highest ever placement.

“I think it will take a long time to settle in what I have achieved today,” he said. “The emotion of it, I couldn’t believe it. I know it was only a short putt to win in the end but as it was rolling into the middle of the hole I’m thinking, I’m the Open Champion! It was amazing, incredible to see that putt drop.”

“Always my goal was to win more than one Major and if I crossed the threshold and won one, as I have done now, I always want to win more. I’m going to celebrate like it’s the pinnacle of my career but I’ve got other goals to move on with now. I’m certainly going to enjoy this one though now, and for the foreseeable future. Forever actually.”

There’s no substitute for building a solid putting stroke that won’t break down under pressure and I can’t imagine any more pressure than Padraig was under several times late on Sunday. To be mentioned in his speech, I am very proud of what he has done & achieved, all those hours upon hours, late nights, hitting balls beyond midnight have all paid off, congratulations once again.

First of many Padraig !?!

*His 12th European Tour International Schedule victory in his 260th European Tour event as a professional.

*His first Major Championship victory in his 37th Major Championship appearance.

*Becomes the first European-born player to win a Major Championship since Paul Lawrie at The 1999 Open Championship also at Carnoustie – a gap of 31 Major Championships.

*This victory beats his best previous Major Championship performances of fifth in the US Open Championship in 2006 and tied fifth in the 1997 Open Championship, 2000 US Open Championship, 2002 Masters Tournament, and 2002 Open Championship.

*Wins The Open Championship in his 11th appearance.

*Third consecutive first-time Major Champion, following Zach Johnson (Masters Tournament) and Angel Cabrera (US Open Championship). First time this has occurred since Phil Mickelson (2004 Masters Tournament), Shaun Micheel (2003 US PGA Championship) and Ben Curtis (2003 The Open Championship).

*Second victory on The 2007 European Tour International Schedule, following the Irish Open.

*Third victory of 2007, following the Irish Open and Irish PGA Championship last week.

*Fourth time in his European Tour career he has recorded multiple victories in the same season.

*Gains an exemption into The Open Championship until the age of 65.

*Gains a five year exemption into The Masters Tournament, the US Open Championship and USPGA Championship.

*Gains a place in the 2007 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, joining Johnson and Cabrera.

*Gains a place in the 2007 WGC – Bridgestone Invitational and HSBC World Match Play Championship.

*Gains a place in the 2008 HSBC Champions.

*Extends his European Tour exemption until the end of 2017.

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Jamie Carney - English Schools U16s Champion

July 16th, 2007 | Putting Biomechanics

Thetford GC Lincolnshire - Monday 16th July 2007 - English Schools U16s Championships

Two Warwickshire Juniors won the English Schools U16s Trophies in the form of Elizabeth Mallet and Jamie Carney. It was a perfect day the Warwickshire juniors and they were duly rewarded for all the work they have put in before these wins. Quintic & Dr paul Hurrion would like to congratulate them both and hope they  continue to build on this success.

Jamie has been a long standing pupil of Dr Paul Hurrion, working on drills, stability and the pace of his putting stroke. Jamie will now be awarded his first English Caps as he has been selected to play against Wales later this August.

All the best for the rest of the season, Jamie!

Westwood Credits Putting Form to Quintic Putting Laboratory & Dr Paul Hurrion

July 13th, 2007 | Lee Westwood, PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

A trip to the Quintic putting laboratory paid instant dividends for Lee Westwood when the Briton moved into a tie for the first-round lead at the Scottish Open on Thursday.

I have been playing well recently without putting well,” he told reporters after joining fellow countryman Graeme Storm, Dane Soren Hansen and American Phil Mickelson on six-under-par 65 at the British Open warm-up event.

“I went to see (Dr Paul Hurrion) in Birmingham last Thursday that Padraig Harrington and David Howell work with, he gave me the treatment…”

The experienced Ryder Cup campaigner realised his problem straight away.

“I was shocked how bad it was,” said Westwood. “I could see immediately why I wasn’t making any putts.

“It is imperative you make putts and I haven’t been making them, only when I won at the Andalucia Open in May. It’s been abysmal pretty much all year.”

Hurrion’s expertise quickly evoked memories of Westwood’s halcyon days when he regularly featured in the top three on the European order of merit.

“A lot of the tips were like how I putted between 1998-2000…my hands high, keep the ball on my left side,” said the 34-year-old Englishman.

“He has a hard floor, like a putting-green surface, carpet, cameras all over the room and mirrors. I was there for about four hours which is longer than I’ve putted for as long as I can remember.”

Westwood now makes a series of checks when he is on the practice green.

“It was very informative,” said the 1998 Scottish Open champion. “I learned about eight things to think about when I practise. I am now starting the ball on-line a bit more and getting the pace back.”

Reports:

Westwood hot after his ‘kinky’ encounter - Independent Online …
The solution came with a trip to the laboratory of Dr Paul Hurrion, aka “the putting Professor”, a lecturer in sports science and a bio-mechanist. …
http://sport.independent.co.uk/golf/article2765506.ece  - 12 Jul 2007

Putting lab visit yields fast benefits for Westwood | Breaking …
“I went to see a guy (Paul Hurrion) in Birmingham last Thursday that Padraig Harrington and David Howell had worked with and he gave me a few tips.” …
http://sport.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6775655,00.html - 12 Jul 2007

European Tour Website:
http://www.europeantour.com/default.sps?pageid=127&pagegid=%7BAEFB93B0%2DEFF5%2D4C05%2DAB0F%2DFD08D947D944%7D&infosid=3&eventid=2007058&reportid=57948

Golf Blogger
http://www.golfblogger.co.uk/2007/07/12/westwood-credits-upturn-in-putting-form-to-quintic-putting-laboratory/

Three-stroke victory for Ross McGowan in Portugal

July 2nd, 2007 | Putting Biomechanics

England’s Ross McGowan captured his second title of the 2007 Challenge Tour season after a final round of 66 secured a three-stroke victory in the Estoril Challenge de Portugal.

The 25 year old, who won the Oceanico Developments Pro-Am Challenge a month ago, finished at 12 under par 272 and three strokes clear of Welshman Stuart Manley, who closed with a 68. England’s Robert Coles was a further stroke back at eight under par after also shooting a 68 with another Welshman, Jamie Donaldson, in fourth place on seven under after a 72.

Ross McGowan’s final round contained five birdies and an eagle, even a double bogey could not take the gloss off. He becomes the third Challenge Tour player, after Italy’s Edoardo Molinari and Dutchman Joost Luiten, to win two titles this season and all will be chasing a third victory which gives immediate promotion to The European Tour.

Victory earned him €20,800 and lifted him to fourth on the Challenge Tour Rankings.

“Winning in Manchester a few weeks ago was great and this just proves it was no fluke,” said the 2006 English Amateur Champion who is embarking on his rookie professional season after turning professional at the end of last year. “This is my eighth tournament in a row and it is nice to finish that run on a high before I take a bit of a break. I am just trying to a Tour card for next year and hopefully I will then be competing against the big boys.”

Congratulations Ross from all at Quintic, keep working on the basics…





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