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Archer & McGowan qualify for US Open

June 3rd, 2008 | PGA European Tour Golfers, Philip Archer, Putting Biomechanics

England’s Ross Fisher and Scotland’s Alastair Forsyth led the seven qualifiers bound for Torrey Pines for next week’s US Open Championship after successfully negotiating their way through the qualifier at Walton Heath.

Phillip Archer and local Ross McGowan finish at six under par to book their place to San Diego next week. Quintic would like to wish the pair the best of luck in the season’s second Major Championship of 08.

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Finch wins Irish Open

May 20th, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics, PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

Congratulations to Richard Finch for his victory in The 2008 Irish Open, providing one of the championship’s most memorable moments by falling into the River Maigue after hitting his third shot on the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort’s 18th hole.

Three shots clear of his closest challenger Felipe Aguilar coming down the par five finishing hole, Finch drove his ball into the right hand rough before over-hitting his lay-up second onto the edge of the riverbank. The ball was lying well enough to go for the green with his third shot, only to find his momentum knocked him off balance and dumped him into the water, much to the amusement of the packed gallery.

After being fished out of the water by his caddie, Finch crossed the river to secure the title and the €416,660 first prize. Finch’s ten under par 278 aggregate saw him finish two clear of Aguilar and three ahead of leading Irishman Gary Murphy, as well as Robert Karlsson, Maarten Lafeber, Lee Westwood and Bradley Dredge.

“This is massive,” he smiled. “Things may change in my outlook in the coming months and what have you. But obviously I had not looked into that in any way, shape or form. I didn’t want to sort of tempt fate and start thinking, well, if this happens, then that happens or anything else.

Lee Westwood broke the course record on Saturday with a unbelievable third round at the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort 64 stokes, finishing 6 under for the last five holes…

Congratulations once again Richard from all at Quintic.

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Paul McGinley : High Speed Video 1000fps Driver SV

March 20th, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics, PGA European Tour Golfers, Quintic Video Software

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Paul McGinley : High Speed Video 1000fps 6 Iron FV

March 20th, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics, PGA European Tour Golfers, Quintic Video Software

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McDowell’s wins inaugural Ballantine’s title…

March 17th, 2008 | PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

Congratulations to Graeme McDowell who capped an extraordinary final round at the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea with a thrilling sudden-death play-off victory on the third extra hole over Jeev Milkha Singh at the Pinx Golf Club. Graeme McDowell has been working with Paul Hurrion on his putting mechanics, the key issue being keeping it simple.

After both players had finished with final rounds of four under par 68 for a total of 24 under par 264 totals, they went back to the 18th tee three times before McDowell produced one of the shots of his career, a sublime seven iron from 179 yards to within a foot of the cup to set up a title clinching birdie.

Graeme who had an average of 29.25 Putts Per Round produced a 24 under par score after regualtion play. Paul McGinley also produced a solid four round display finishing in third place 17 under par. It is great to see Paul starting to play well, his confidence and form starting to gather momentum in time for the heart of the season. Other Quintic notables in Korea were Philip Archer -12 T9 and Padraig Harrington -10 T14.

Congratulation once again Graeme. All the best at Doral next week!

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Ross McGowan named Sunshine Tour Rookie of the Year!

December 18th, 2007 | PGA European Tour Golfers, Quintic Video Software

Quintic and Dr Paul Hurrion would like to congratulate Ross McGowan who was named the 2007 Bobby Locke Rookie of the Year after a superb debut season on the Sunshine Tour. Ross becomes the first Englishman to win the coveted title.

The award is presented to the Sunshine Tour member judged to have produced the most outstanding first year in his debut season. Ross got his 2008 European Tour of to a great start with a fifth place finish at Leopard Creek last week.

Long may the success continue…

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Darren Clarke ready to deliver…

December 6th, 2007 | PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

Darren Clarke joins fellow Irishmen Peter Lawrie and Stephen Browne in the field for the €1m Alfred Dunhill Championship which starts today at Leopard Creek in South Africa.

Clarke is hoping for a good performance to kick-start his rise up the World and European Tour rankings after a tough 15 months adjusting to life without his late wife Heather who died of cancer in August 2006.

The Ryder Cup hero has been working on all aspects of his game, including sessions with putting guru Dr Paul Hurrion, and sessions with swing coach Ewen Murray and his sports psychologist Dr Karl Morris.

Now it’s over to Clarke to deliver as he sets his sights on claiming a place in the European team for the 2008 match against the USA at Valhalla next September.

Ernie Els, third in last week’s elite 12 man Nedbank Challenge field, chases his 25th European Tour title, and hopes to win this tournament for the fourth time. His previous victories were in 1995, 1999, and 2006.

Meanwhile, the Challenge Tour event in Buenos Aires today includes Ireland’s Justin Kehoe and Tim Rice. Kehoe finished 31st in last week’s event in Rosario, while Rice missed the cut.

By Liam Kelly - Irish Independent
Thursday December 06 2007

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Richard Finch wins his maiden title with victory in New Zealand…

December 2nd, 2007 | PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

Congratulations from Quintic to Richard Finch who produced a performance to match the grandeur of his surroundings at The Hills Golf Club in Queenstown to claim his first professional title with a three stroke victory in the Michael Hill New Zealand Open.

Just a few weeks ago Finch was battling to save his card and left it until his final event of the 2007 season before climbing into the all important top 115 by finishing joint seventh in the Mallorca Classic. Now, just four events into a new campaign, he put all that behind him with a commanding victory over the Australian pair of Steven Bowditch and Paul Sheehan.

A record crowd gathered to watch Finch, the overnight leader by three strokes, try to hold his advantage and with nine holes remaining, the 30 year old had pulled six strokes clear of his nearest challengers… with an average of 30 putts per round for the tournament a solid putting display enable Richard to capture his first victory, lets hope its the first of many.

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Steve Webster wins the inaugural Portugal Masters

October 21st, 2007 | PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

Quintic and Dr Paul Hurrion would like to congratulate Steve Webster who claimed his second European Tour title in emotional fashion when a superb final round 64. His final round putting display of 27 putts enable for a 25 under par total of 263 which saw the 32 year old Englishman win the Portugal Masters.

Webster’s last success was over two years ago in the 2005 Telecom Italia Open and when his second win came under glorious skies at Oceanico Victoria Golf Club, he achieved it in equally glorious style, before collapsing in tears in the arms of his caddie John Mulrooney.

When he embraced his father Terry at greenside, the emotions became even rawer and totally understandable as it had only been five months ago when his wife, Steve’s beloved mother Valerie, passed away.

“I was thinking about her all the way round,” said Webster. “Losing my mum really knocked me about. I didn’t even think I’d get my card because it was quite tough.

“It was so hard to keep my mind on my golf. I knew she was watching out for me and it’s an amazing feeling to play that well down the stretch.”

Congratulations Steve, briallant eagle on 12!

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Lee Westwood triumphs at ‘The Belfry’ with a final round 65!

September 23rd, 2007 | Lee Westwood, PGA European Tour Golfers, Putting Biomechanics

Lee Westwood renewed his love affair with The Belfry after he won the Quinn Direct British Masters with a flawless final round of seven under par 65 to claim his second victory of the 2007 season. Westwood’s 15 under par 273 total secured a five shot victory from fellow Englishman Ian Poulter, who shot 70 for a ten under par 278 total. Ian admitted he had been floored by his rival’s birdie-eagle run on holes 16 and 17.

Fellow Worksop resident and Westwood’s good friend, overnight leader Mark Foster, who also has been working hard on his putting with Dr Paul Hurrion, shot 73 and finished third on nine under par 279.

Both Foster and Poulter threatened during an enthralling final round tussle between the trio, but Westwood pulled clear down the stretch – and the manner of his triumph was emphatic.

A packed 18th hole, from fairway to greenside grandstand, cheered Westwood home, and the delighted golfer said: “I am feeling very happy. I’ve had some special moments in my career here – and this one is right up there. I don’t think I’ve ever been clapped the entire length of the final hole, which is obviously very, very special.”

On his round, he continued: “I barely put a foot wrong out there and made some key putts when I needed to on the back nine.

“On the 16th, I holed a big 35 footer like that in the 2002 Ryder Cup against Tiger and Davis, and I said that to Alastair my caddie after it went in. We went on to lose that match in the last two holes, but this time I managed to follow it up with an eagle. That put the icing on the cake with a 25ft putt…”

“the birdie-eagle run on holes 16 and 17 was crucial… I have been working hard on my putting with Dr Paul Hurrion, it’s starting to feel comfortably and i’m hitting the ball on the line that i have read… The putt on 16 I knew was very fast and had a lot of break on it. Al thought I’d left it short, but I judged it right. It just managed to topple in. The one on 17 was pretty straight and getting the line was the critical thing.

Mark Foster, who led by two strokes overnight, took heart from his display during the tournament as he came close to capturing his maiden European Tour victory.

“It has been a great week and I’m sure when I reflect on it later tonight, that’s what I’ll be thinking. It is the first time I have led going into a final round, the first time I have slept on a lead. Everything is experience, so I have learnt a bit at least.”

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