Kent tour professional Alfie Plant has signed a contract with Srixon and Cleveland to represent the brands on tour.
The multi-year agreement will see the 25-year-old from Bexleyheath carrying a Srixon bag and playing with a variety of both brands’ equipment, including a combination of Srixon’s Z 565 and Z 965 irons, Cleveland RTX-3 wedges (54, 60) and Srixon’s Z-Star XV golf ball.
Plant enjoyed a stellar amateur career, winning the 2016 Lytham Trophy and 2017 European Amateur Championship. The latter earned him a place at last year´s Open Championship and it was at Royal Birkdale that the young Englishman captured the hearts of the galleries with his enigmatic performance en-route to claiming the coveted Silver Medal.
After that amazing week in Southport, he announced his intentions to turn professional after representing GB&I in the Walker Cup in September. He will be playing a mixture of Challenge Tour and European Tour events in 2018, with the main aim being to secure full playing rights on the main tour as quickly as possible.
“Srixon and Cleveland Golf are two brands I was very familiar with growing up, and having taken time to test the equipment there was no question in my mind that their clubs and golf ball were the best fit for my game,” commented Plant, who joins an impressive roster of players already signed to Srixon/Cleveland staff contracts.
“The company’s commitment to detail is incredible, and they´ve welcomed me with open arms, added Plant. “I can´t tell you how exciting it is to be part of the team that includes players like Graeme McDowell, Shane Lowry and Hideki Matsuyama.”
Leslie Hepsworth, UK and Ireland President of Srixon commented: “We are always looking to support talented, charismatic young golfers, so naturally we are delighted to have partnered with someone with such an infectious personality as Alfie possesses. The way he captivated the crowds at last year´s Open Championship was amazing to watch. I am sure that experience, combined with his incredible natural talent, will propel him on to even greater things.”