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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, 27th-29th
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 2nd
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.
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)
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