| Fullname | Vanslow Luke Phillips |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 27 March 1972 (age 54) |
| Birth place | London, England |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 167 lb (76 kg; 11.9 st) |
| Residence | Camberley, Surrey, England |
| Partner | Samantha Sharkey |
| Yearpro | 1993 |
| Tour | European Senior Tour |
| Extour | European Tour Challenge Tour |
| Prowins | 7 |
| Eurowins | 1 |
| Chalwins | 1 |
| Seneurowins | 1 |
| Otherwins | 4 |
| Masters | DNP |
| Usopen | DNP |
| Open | CUT: 1997 |
| Pga | DNP |
Vanslow Luke Phillips (born 27 March 1972) is an English professional golfer.
Career
Phillips was born in London. As an amateur, he won the Berkshire Trophy twice before turning professional after playing in the Walker Cup at the end of 1993. In 1995, he won twice on the Hippo Tour and led the Order of Merit.[1] In 1996, he won the Interlaken Open on the second-tier Challenge Tour and graduated to the European Tour for the following season by finishing in 6th place on the tour rankings at the end of the year.
Phillips made steady progress, finishing inside the top 100 on the Order of Merit in each of his first four seasons on the European Tour. He captured his maiden win in 1999, at the Algarve Portuguese Open, where he overcame John Bickerton in a playoff.[2] In 2001, he struggled to hold on to his tour card, and has competed mostly on the Challenge Tour since then. He won the Mauritius Open, a non-tour event in 2006.[3]
Early in his professional career Phillips regularly played in a shirt and tie as part of a sponsorship deal.[4]
Amateur wins
- 1991 BB&O Amateur Championship
- 1992 BB&O Amateur Championship
- 1992 Berkshire Trophy
- 1993 Berkshire Trophy, Golf Illustrated Gold Vase
Professional wins (7)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Mar 1999 | Algarve Portuguese Open | −12 (72-68-68-68=276) | Playoff | John Bickerton |
European Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999 | Algarve Portuguese Open | John Bickerton | Won with par on first extra hole |
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Jul 1996 | Interlaken Open | −13 (69-66-68=203) | 1 stroke | Mårten Olander |
Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Sep 2014 | Cumberwell Park | −9 (67-66=133) | 2 strokes | Robbie Busher, Steve Surry |
Hippo Tour wins (2)
- 1995 Collingtree Park, Pyrford
Other wins (1)
- 2006 Mauritius Open
European Senior Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Sep 2024 | WINSTONgolf Senior Open | −12 (70-66-68=204) | Playoff | Phillip Archer, Adilson da Silva |
European Senior Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | WINSTONgolf Senior Open | Phillip Archer, Adilson da Silva | Won with birdie on fourth extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1997 |
|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Note: Phillips only played in The Open Championship.
Team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1993
References
- ^ The Royal & Ancient Golfer's Handbook 1996. Macmillan. 1996. p. 83. ISBN 9780333653319. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "Phillips holds nerve to win first Tour title". The Independent. 8 March 1999. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ "High drama in Mauritius". Golf Monthly. 4 January 2007.
- ^ "Smart start for Phillips". The Independent. 14 March 1997. Retrieved 2009-07-24.