Alfie Charles Plant (born 6 July 1992) is an English professional golfer.[1] He came to prominence by winning the Silver Medal, as the leading amateur, at the 2017 Open Championship.
| Alfie Plant | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Alfie Charles Plant |
| Born | 6 July 1992 Bexley, London, England |
| Sporting nationality |  England |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2017 |
| Current tour(s) | Challenge Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA EuroPro Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Challenge Tour | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T62: 2017 |
Amateur career
editPlant was runner-up at the 2015 English Amateur at Alwoodley Golf Club, Leeds losing 9&7 to Joe Dean in the 36 hole final.[2]
Plant played for England in the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy were the team finished second, their best ever finish in the event.[3] Later in 2016 he won the Lytham Trophy with a score of 284 to win by seven shots.[4]
Plant won the 2017 European Amateur at Walton Heath Golf Club. Plant was tied with two Italians, Luca Cianchetti and Lorenzo Scalise, on 273 after 72 holes. After a three-hole playoff, Plant and Scalise were still tied, but Plant finally won with a birdie at the fifth extra hole. His European Amateur win earned him entry into the 2017 Open Championship, his first start in a major championship.[5] At the Open, he had opening rounds of 71 and 73 and was the only amateur to make the cut. He had further rounds of 69 and 73 and won the Silver Medal as the leading amateur.[6][7]
Professional career
editPlant turned professional after playing in the 2017 Walker Cup. In 2019 he won the Golfcatcher Championship on the PGA EuroPro Tour. He finished the 2019 PGA EuroPro Tour season 4th in the Order of Merit to gain a place on the 2020 Challenge Tour.
Amateur wins
edit- 2012 Waterford Trophy
- 2013 Kent Amateur Championship
- 2016 Lytham Trophy
- 2017 European Amateur
Source:[8]
Professional wins (3)
editChallenge Tour wins (2)
edit| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Sep 2021 | Hopps Open de Provence | −17 (68-70-66-67=271) | Playoff | |
| 2 | 26 Jun 2022 | Blot Open de Bretagne | −11 (65-67-69-68=269) | 1 stroke |
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | Hopps Open de Provence | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
PGA EuroPro Tour wins (1)
edit| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Jun 2019 | Golfcatcher Championship | −11 (68-69-65=202) | 1 stroke |
Results in major championships
edit| Tournament | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |
| U.S. Open | |
| The Open Championship | T62LA |
| PGA Championship |
LA = Low amateur
"T" = tied for place
Team appearances
editAmateur
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing England): 2016, 2017
- St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 2016 (tie)
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing England): 2016
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2017
Source:[8]
References
edit- ^ Zeqiri, Daniel (19 July 2017). "Alfie Plant to be cheered on at The Open by 150 fans who have 'taken over Pontins'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "Joe Dean crowned English Amateur champion". Amateurgolf.com. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ McEwan, Michael. "Silver for England in Eisenhower Trophy". English Golf Courses. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ Tait, Alistair (1 May 2016). "Alfie Plant sees persistence pay off with Lytham Trophy victory". Golfweek. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "Alfie Plant wins European Amateur in Marathon Playoff". AmateurGolf.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ Zeqiri, Dan (21 July 2017). "Alfie Plant produces back-nine revival to secure top amateur prize at 2017 Open Championship". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ Romine, Brentley (21 July 2017). "Amateur Alfie Plant shows no fear at British Open". Golfweek. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Alfie Plant". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
External links
edit- Alfie Plant at the European Tour official site
- Alfie Plant at the Official World Golf Ranking official site