Arnold Palmer has one. Jack Nicklaus has one. And now, Phil Mickelson has one. No, we’re not talking about the Masters championships (although Mickelson has three of those), but a golf instruction video. Emmy-winner Terry Jastrow, who produced Palmer’s and Nicklaus’ own bestselling videos, brings his keen eye to this master class that concentrates on what Mickelson calls “the most important part of the game” (half of all shots played take place inside 50 yards, he states). Over the course of this nearly two-hour program, Mickelson demonstrates putting, chipping using his advocated “hinge and hold” method, bunker play, and his signature “flop shot.” In an entertaining segment, he also demonstrates two specialty shots, a “Two Balls in Bunker” shot (don’t try this at home) and the “Backward Over-the-Head” shot. (more…)
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