Rory McIlroy, the sixth Grand Slam winner in the history of golf, might have left the PGA Championship with sagging shoulders and complete silence after a poor series of performances following his Masters win. However, for his former putting coach, with whom he worked between 2016 and 2018, things seem to be going much better than expected.

Phil Kenyon’s latest “major” win came with one of his current students, Scottie Scheffler. After the Dallas native complained about “mud balls” in the opening round of the PGA Championship, he went on to demonstrate why he is still the best. Following his record-breaking performance at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, the Texan finished the final round on Sunday with a score of 11-under par, five strokes ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Davis Riley, and Harris English. The result? A third major win for him and a “career Grand Slam” for Phil Kenyon, the putting coach Scheffler had been working with since late 2023.

But Kenyon’s Grand Slam came with a list of his top-tier clientele over the years: Henrik Stenson, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Francesco Molinari, Scottie Scheffler, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Martin Kaymer, Brooks Koepka, and Max Homa, among many others. The story began with Darren Clarke, who won the 2011 U.S. Open under Kenyon’s guidance. Following him were Stenson and Molinari, the winners of The Open in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Following that, Fitzpatrick won the 2023 U.S. Open with Kenyon’s guidance. Under Kenyon’s putting instruction, Scheffler won his Masters in 2024 and now the PGA Championship in 2025. Additionally, Kenyon was on Rose’s bag when the Englishman became the sport’s first golf Olympian in 112 years in 2016. With Fleetwood’s 2017 Race to Dubai win added, Kenyon has accumulated over 90 Tour wins, including 6 majors, on the PGA Tour and European Tour. Undoubtedly, Phil Kenyon’s resume speaks volumes, which is why his fellow coaching instructors and champions couldn’t help but cheer him on this occasion.

Trevor Immelman said, “Yeah Phil, well deserved…CONGRATS!” while Scheffler’s caddie, Ted Scott, said, “Beautiful post about a legendary man🙌” under Kenyon’s Instagram post celebrating the feat. Additionally, Clarke couldn’t help but take a jibe and reply, “Guess you forgot my pic up there Phil!!! 😂. Congrats. 👏👏.”  Undoubtedly, congratulations are pouring in. However, despite his long list of strong clientele, the legendary coach still has a few pieces of advice to share with the world.

Phil Kenyon shares his tip on AimPoint and getting putting right

Phil Kenyon emphasizes that no single perfect method exists for putting; instead, he believes on three fundamental elements: starting the ball on line, controlling speed, and accurately reading greens, while acknowledging that golfers can master these skills in various ways. Rather than promoting a singular “Phil Kenyon Putting Method,” he sees each player’s putting as a unique puzzle that requires tailored solutions.

Take Scottie Scheffler’s example, for instance. Talking about how the two made changes in Scheffler’s technique last year and focused on

Kenyon trusts AimPoint for amateurs, stating during the PGA Championship, “AimPoint can help average golfers because they struggle with green reading and lack solid concepts.” He argues that AimPoint offers a structured approach to enhance green reading skills, particularly for those who find traditional techniques challenging. By simplifying the evaluation of greens, AimPoint enables golfers to assess slope and break more effectively, fostering a consistent routine for reading putts.

The method emphasizes visual feedback, teaching golfers to visualize the slope and understand its impact on the ball’s path, which leads to more accurate predictions. Additionally, AimPoint introduces fundamental principles of green reading, helping golfers grasp the factors that influence their putts and encouraging skill development through practice.