Is Phil Mickelson a short-game master?



Is Phil Mickelson a short-game master?

Phil Mickelson is a short-game master. Follow his tips on chips and pitches to improve your own game. Here I’m playing a 40-yard pitch shot to a flagstick located just onto a top tier.

What is Phil Mickelson’s Chipping tip?

Phil Mickelson, arguably one of the best wedge player ever, talks about using the hinge and hold chipping technique out to 50 yards from the green. I use something similar, but after watching his video, I can see the value to Mickelson’s chipping tip.

What are Phil Mickelson’s two takeaways?

The two take aways for me is Phil’s use of the clock method for measuring the distanced from the hitting area to the landing area. What he does is increase the backswing without changing any of the mechanics of his chipping swing.

What does Phil Mickelson’s clock method work?

The two take aways for me is Phil’s use of the clock method for measuring the distanced from the hitting area to the landing area. What he does is increase the backswing without changing any of the mechanics of his chipping swing. He explains that to hit the ball farther, just lengthen your backswing and accelerate through the ball.