Scottie Scheffler’s coach reveals three key putting skills every amateur golfer should focus on

Scheffler has moved away from his usual blade putter in favour of a mallet-style, a decision made with Kenyon’s input. The coach has also worked on changes to Scheffler’s grip, confidence, and green reading.

He recently spoke with BBC Sport about how amateur golfers can improve their putting by adopting some of the same principles used by pros.

He said: “You’ve got three skills to master. Starting the ball on the right line. Controlling the speed. Reading the green.

“And there are a variety of techniques you can use within each skill. With all of them it’s about trying to find the right technique for you, what matches you as a person, your personality.”

Phil Kenyon explains how his time coaching Rory McIlroy has influenced his work with Scottie Scheffler

Kenyon played a crucial part in guiding players such as Henrik Stenson, Francesco Molinari, Matt Fitzpatrick, Gary Woodland, and Justin Rose to the top.

His résumé proves his greatness as a coach: he has helped players to win all four majors and an Olympic gold medal.

Another great name who relied on Kenyon’s knowledge was Rory McIlroy, the current world No. 2. They started working together after the 2016 Olympics.

Reflecting on that period, he said: “I felt like I did a decent job of improving him technically over that period of time but he felt the need to find other things. In hindsight, some things I would have done differently.

“But I’m glad I didn’t. You learn from it and I became a better coach because of it. There are things that I learned through that experience with Rory that have helped me with Scottie.”

Scheffler’s putting has noticeably improved under Kenyon’s guidance. He now ranks fourth on the PGA Tour for putting average.

This season, he also sits 22nd in strokes gained putting, 15th in putts per round and 18th in one-putt percentage – all areas where he struggled earlier in his career.