KENYON MADE THE PUTTER MY WEAPON

Scottie hails English coach

- By Neil McLeman

OPEN champion Scottie Scheffler has paid tribute to the English putting guru who cured the only weakness in his game.

The world No.1 began working with Phil Kenyon in 2023 after struggling on the greens.

And the American superstar has improved from No.162 in the PGA Tour putting stats two years ago to No.21.

Scheffler was ranked second for strokes gained on the greens at Royal Portrush as he made 19 birdies and an eagle — and produced lots of par saves.

Combine his new putting touch with his peerless ball striking - he leads the PGA Tour on scoring average, strokes gained and strokes gained tee to green — and he has become unstoppable.

“Phil’s been just tremendous for me,” said Scheffler.