On the 2nd day of Christmas my putting coach gave to me……

Christmas time for most people is a time for celebrations or relaxation. For the Spanish National Golf Federation however, it was a time to put their top amateur golfers through an intensive training camp with the Harold Swash Putting School of Excellence in preparation for the forthcoming season at the Escorpion Golf Club in Betera, Valencia, Spain, 27^th-29^th December 2007.

Invited by the Real Federación Española de Golf, the team of Harold Swash, Director of Instruction Phillip Kenyon and Accredited Instructor Michel Monnard worked with 32 of the country’s leading amateur golfers on their putting technique. The highest handicap was 1.7 and the lowest +3.5.

On the eve of the camp HSPSE delivered a presentation to members of the national squad on the ‘HSPSE Putting Philosophy and Fundamentals’ to give the players an insight and conceptual understanding to assist the work that would be covered over the following days.

The first day then involved extensive data capture where each of the 32 players was assessed on their putting technique, accurracy and the quality of ball roll.

To collect the data both dual camera video analysis and SAM Puttlab capture was used. This information formed a baseline for each pupil from which an individual programme for development could be determined for the remainder of the training camp and beyond.

The 2^nd day saw the players working extensively on their set up and stroke mechanics and addressing the importance of custom fitting in order to achieve specific results.

The final day saw the team working further on technique as well as green reading concepts and pre-shot and practice routines.

The training camp was a huge success with Spanish Federation and its Team of National Coaches expressing their gratitude to the focused and thorough approach HSPSE brought. The players now embark on a long season with the first national event in only a few weeks time. We wish them best of luck for the 2008 season.

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Spanish National Team with Coaches - middle row from left: Phil Kenyon, Michel Monnard, Domingo Hospital (6th from left), Harold Swash (7th from left), Ernesto de Gamboa (Director National Teams), Tommy Horton (8th from left)

Setup for Assessment of each player on the first day

Setup for Assessment of each player on the first day with Sam Puttlab and Dual Video Caption

Members of the spanish national team talking about the Yes C-Groove Putter

First day was Assessment day, every player got captured with Dual Video, Sam Puttlab and Ball Roll

Phil Kenyon (left)

Harold Swash explaining about the Ball Roll and what the C-Grooves can do to it

Phil working with one of the players under the watchful eyes of Salva Luna, the spanish national coach

Accredited Instructor Glenn Billington (left) has joined one day of the training session to see more about the work of The Swash Putting Schools.

Phil Kenyon (right) with one of the national team members

Michel Monnard with Borja Etchart, spanish national champion

Borja Etchart working with the True Plane teaching aid

Harold talking about green reading

Harold Swash and Kiko Luna (Spanish National Team Head Coach)

Glenn Billington (far left), Accredited HSPSE Level 1 Instructor, is joining the Session to improve his knowledge

Who can do the most putts down the rail?

Borja Etchart (spanish national champion) with the Rail

When pressure is on... the Rail becomes very narrow

Green Reading

Green Reading and Ball Roll Caption

Green Reading and Setup Ball Roll Caption

One of 5 groups of the spanish national squad after 3 days of work in Valencia

Domingo Hospital, spanish Tour Player and member of the instructional team of the spanish national team, with Accredited Instructor Michel Monnard

Harold Swash delivering the presentation to the members of the spanish national team

Harold Swash and Ernesto de Gamboa (Director Equipo Nacional)