Phil Kenyon Putting Studio

John Howells is a highly respected PGA Professional with over 15 years of elite coaching experience, currently leading the Phil Kenyon Putting team at the world-class Brocket Hall facility.

John’s coaching journey began at the prestigious Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, where he realised at just 19 that his true calling was in coaching. After completing his PGA training there, he progressed to become Senior Instructor at the Butch Harmon School of Golf in Dubai, coaching from 2012-2018. During this time, John worked with players from around the world, developing a sharp eye for detail and an adaptable coaching style grounded in biomechanics, skill acquisition, and elite performance environments.

In 2019, John returned to the UK to become Head Professional at JCB Golf & Country Club, where he played a central role in launching and establishing one of the country’s most exclusive golf venues. His leadership at JCB helped shape a performance-driven culture, particularly in short game and putting development.

Although John has coached all areas of the game since 2010, his deep passion for putting was ignited in 2015 after completing the Phil Kenyon Certified Instructor programme with Phil in Shanghai, China – an experience that cemented his long-term commitment to performance putting.

John was recently awarded the PGA Coach of the Year, for 2024 – a prestigious, peer-voted accolade that reflects his high standards, achievements, and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of high-level coaching, particularly in the Midlands.

He is also recongised as a Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach and is a regular contributor to the magazine, writing instructional articles and delivering video coaching tutorials for its digital platform. These contributions help extend John’s coaching insight to a wider audience, reinforcing his reputation as a leading voice in modern golf instruction.