Phil Mickelson teaches his low-spinning check shot, "Not the safe option, but sexy"

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[@McCumbo]

Phil: “Not a high percentage play, but it’s sexy” Also Phil: Hits 100% of them stone dead.

[@krish1281]

Pretty sure the 1st one hit the hole. Incredible.

[@Hexinvir]

Haha, that's why he is probably the best short game player in the world

[@lassepleb3258]

I guess that's why it's a low percentage play, cause you really has to hit them crystal pure.

[@lassepleb3258]

@Nick Might've been a slight chunk, but you can't really see where it stops. Actually looks like it's right behind the hole.

[@hdys1248]

@Nick looks pretty close behind the pin to me! Pitched short and ran on can’t see the level of the green to say ran off the back!

[@Wyatt_Ali]

And he did it left handed! Incredible!

[@codywoodbaby]

@@Skrtewowsee that joke up there☝️🧐🙄☝️flying right over your head

[@stevefarley1427]

Holy shit that made me laugh more than it should have.

[@SimonStewart75]

@@Skrtewow Oddly enough, he is right handed, and plays golf lefty.

[@pc1967]

Good one!

[@Wyatt_Ali]

Yeah i know hes a lefty I just thought it was funny

[@freewool]

Hits the pin first shot, gotta love Phil!

[@carlbaumeister3439]

And it doesn’t even phase him. Tiger says Phil’s the greatest short-game player in the world, perhaps ever, better than Seve. Could be.

[@mouth195]

2 for 3

[@beardown2489]

Carl Baumeister that’s my favorite part. He doesn’t even mention it

[@davidgivins4203]

@@carlbaumeister3439 I'll take my short game all day. They got irons and maybe driver, but short game, I bet on mine.🤔

[@carlbaumeister3439]

@@davidgivins4203 “Drive for show, putt for dough.” That said, the rest of his game is pretty good, too. And even though he doesn’t find a lot of fairways, he hits it a long way.

[@joelcrow]

Mickelson: "...not a high percentage play" Also Mickelson: hits 2/3 shots directly into pin, 3/3 within a foot, wearing flipflops

[@tntkop]

And he hit them all left handed. 😳 😂😂😂😂

[@jabbatheslut8899]

I think he's a professional

[@Mrbeast0099]

They are called thongs not flip flops

[@jabbatheslut8899]

@@Mrbeast0099 in Australia yer

[@Mrbeast0099]

Richard H 👍

[@gregorcollins]

It wasn’t that he hit the pin on the first shot, it was that he looked at it as no big deal.

[@mattsnyder4754]

That’s the single biggest difference between an actual pro and a KZbin pro.

[@chrisp1961]

Actually he was trying to hit the left flag... haha just kidding... he's just amazing! Had he not broke his leg skiing, he would have six more majors in his bag.

[@evilmcnasty69]

@@chrisp1961 His leg was not the problem....

[@robertstone2731]

Heck he didn’t even flinch when I drop the other two in the cup!

[@buttdreads]

Not really a big deal

[@golffin5746]

I could watch him play these shots around the green all day

[@perserverance333]

It's easy, even I can do it.

[@ExTrumpet]

Watch me play and you will get the privilege...I can't hit a friggin' green!

[@jabbatheslut8899]

Do it

[@greatwhiteshark9192]

I couldn't!!)I'd eventually get bored.. 24hrs?!seriously??

[@jabbatheslut8899]

@@greatwhiteshark9192 They need a life

[@TheCymbalProject]

I just got into golf recently at age 47... and seeing Phil win a major at 50 was awesome. ...but as I go back and watch all his old highlights, I now realize that I missed out on something really special in the world of sports.

[@vonteflon]

Better late than never! Hope you’re enjoying it.

[@mkh1688]

Yeah I love watching Phil. Keep watching there's some amazing players on the tour right now.

[@noahkarp1087]

“It’s a low percentage shot” hits pin on first shot lmao

[@brettfrimmer6567]

He’s the best there is at explaining how to hit short game shots.

[@MyBallzGotShocked]

hes the most famous, but his explanations only work in how he feels it and how most people can interpret. there is alot going on he doesnt know about. absolutely no explanation of the fluid dynamics of the point of contact. i call it the "ground effect". the smallest difference in the ground has a much larger impact on the shot than the swing.

[@RikkiTikkiTavi290]

@@MyBallzGotShocked A lot more people understand the way Phil explains it than the way you just did. Also, applying the rules of "fluid dynamics" is bs. You can apply all the theories you want, but unless you have the feel it won't happen. Golf is a game of feel.

[@jml-rj5re]

@@RikkiTikkiTavi290 Phil is only outnerded by Bryson Dechambeau. Bubba Watson is 100% feel. Phil has Bubba's feel and Dechambeau's attention to detail.

[@jml-rj5re]

@Mr Wizard It's far more than that. Micklelson is also a numbers guy - especially off the tee and irons. The magic happens when he's in trouble and around the greens.

[@robertstone2731]

Are use this same method when close to the green but I call it my “chunk” shot.

[@tts8907]

Just give the man a whole tv channel for around the clock golf tips and instruction, please!

[@clintsanderson6019]

Damn shame you can only give this man one thumbs up

[@mtnman1]

This fucking guy... 😂😂😂😂 I absolutely love everything about this. Lmfao. Pure gold.

[@bleedinblue5675]

I’m straight diggin his blacked out Precedent strategically placed in background...I ain’t mad atcha! Get em Phil!

[@DevoteeCT]

Murdered.

[@DubSun33]

I love how when you see a Phil Mickelson teaching video, you know there won't be 10 to 15 mins of waffle, just the easily understood instruction. Now I'm ready to practice.

[@n0rpp4]

In sandals and hit the pin twice. What a boss.

[@nattylight2628]

Phil Mickelson rollin like a piiiimp

[@bradholtz8121]

I see Phil is still recording on his VHC camcorder. Pretty sweet!

[@wrbutler3681]

Dude is stone cold.....hardly looking at his target, talking consistently with complete sentences, WEARING FLIP FLOPS.......nails every ball to within a 1 foot diameter. We’re not worthy, Phil, we’re not worthy!!

[@FGrecoJR]

How do you know where they went?

[@eddieke4751]

@@FGrecoJR do you have eyes?

[@robertstone2731]

No we’re not but I know one who is!

[@justinakers6320]

Yes, the talking with complete sentences was the truly impressive part!

[@redhed9776]

after hitting umpteen million balls, he'd better be good...😎

[@mikeymikey4591]

What a bloody legend. Loved watching for 20 years.

[@brettirle8789]

Phil is a legend. This lesson is for feel players only!

[@austinlarsen9615]

This guy should try playing in the PGA he’d do so good

[@laytonwilder6319]

Yea he really should😂😂

[@SiLoMixMaster]

Nah they'll never let him play on tour with those flip flops

[@aaronmarsman]

Lol

[@tomlynch7097]

phil is the only one with concise directions. KEEP IT SIMPLE PHIL!!! WE LOVE YOU

[@Hellblaue210]

There is so much to love about this I can't even. Phil in shorts. Hits flag on first shot. Calling shots sexy. I needed this today haha.

[@paulhomsy2751]

One excellent shot after another !!

[@tdelam]

Hits the pin 2 of the 3 shots lol... pure talent

[@locolarry8982]

Flip floppin', check shottin' Phil.

[@james6818]

Ric Flair, is that you?

[@seanlee9301]

Low percentage shot...sticks 4 in a row🤣🤣 You the man, Phil 💯💯

[@OGDailylama]

1:05 Listen closely! 😂 He’s lounging & chatting away in sandals & HE HIT THE FREAKING PIN. You can hear the fiberglass pole rattle

[@ApexImportExport]

Congratulations, Mick, on the PGA!

[@ApexImportExport]

It's like he applies billiards 'masse' on the ball at impact with the open face and angle of descent...

[@hollywood_golf]

Ball off the back foot, weight forward, hold the angle, activate calves and wear flip flops....got it🙌

[@MrIngenere]

Haha🤠🤠🤠

[@LanceThompsonKssooner]

Can't wait to blade one of these over the green in next week's men's league 🙌

[@johnpetro9308]

If I’m not mistaken he hit the pin on his first chip!!! The man is a short game maestro!

[@garynewman2935]

Phil is the best golf announcer on the planet. He just killed during that short stint this summer.

[@oldfriend2317]

Did this once and walked off the course with a gal on each arm.

[@docbbutler]

Too bad you only have 2 arms

[@oldfriend2317]

@@docbbutler The second time I did it, I was dragging them along with my ankles!

[@stevemakoskijr8074]

You have tattoos of gals on your arms?

[@johngarvin6842]

Lol. Did you knock them out when you hit them with your chip shots?

[@Jason-dz1vc]

It is amazing that he wears flip flop talking and shooting the balls within 1 foot of the target. And his lesson is short, concise, right to the point unlike lots of instructors.

[@gunners4129]

"Not a high percentage play" *casually hits 3 within a foot of the hole*

[@Jrock420blam]

in flip flops while barely even looking at what he was doing. ridiculous

[@brandonjordan2516]

Good God if this is low percentage he's better than I even thought.

[@aaronrasmus3160]

I love the terminology about the shot and his golf shoes for the vid.

[@nrth-ng9sm]

It's funny when you said I got some time off do the same thing he's doing on his job playing golf. I'm a truck driver I got the time off I'm going to go Drive the truck😄😄

[@tntkop]

I was a motorcycle cop for 15 years. People would always ask me what kind of motorcycle I owned for myself. They’d always be shocked when I told them I didn’t have my own motorcycle and that I didn’t ride when I was off duty. They’d always ask why. I’d tell them, “because it would be kinda like a postman going for a walk when he gets off work.”

[@johnfury6481]

Phil is the man.

[@groberge]

Phil is the Bro's Bro. FLip Flops are a signature move to prove it.

[@bigtime8924]

Nails the pin on the first shot, incredible.

[@inb4230]

Just incredible, I love Phil

[@3SportFitness]

Phil: “Hey Hun...Where are my flip flops? I’ve gotta run over to the course and shoot this short video real quick.”

[@guitarman6742]

The most entertaining golfer on tour. Any tour.

[@edj39]

Phil hits the pin twice and doesn't even blink an eye!!!! I couldn't put it that close. LOL

[@Conada1002]

Phil is a master Just smacks that first one right off the pin. Just a genius with his short game

[@bubbawatson1852]

Thanks phil

[@benbenben-tl1yq]

I miss this Phil

[@swizlestick]

The guy is worth around 400 Million dollars and films his videos with a potato....

[@TheNYgolfer]

lol.... but I'll gladly take 480p that is short , sweet and to the point by a touring pro over any of the HD videos , shot from 5 different camera angles, from the so called "PGA Tour Professional Top 100 TEACHERS".

[@gzman1]

Ive been waiting 30 years for this, i knew it was quick at the bottom just didnt know the open club face part. sexy

[@terryrichards2524]

That's why he is probably the best at this, be safe and have a great day

[@captainsnake7406]

Dude almost holed all 3 shots.

[@vonteflon]

As he said, it’s a low percentage shot. His safe style he’d have drained all three.

[@nigelwatson2273]

Got to love Phil. His ability it second to none

[@inthebag84]

lol, that first one that hit the flagstick... what a pro. :-D

[@beeweb655]

You the man Phil

[@JordanSobot5]

I audibly started laughing in disbelief that he just casually taps the pin with his first attempt. That was a joke.

[@edstrazz2758]

Beast!

[@davem6685]

Mr statistics as usual. He rocks.

[@shimonhawkins13]

The second ball just moseyed on into the hole while Phil just ho-hummed on with the lesson hahaha...

[@orcaswaling1143]

As a lefty, i love this man, i find it hard to get to grips with right handed teachers...no pun intended to putt it midly..

[@birdymchine]

Switching the (-) for a (,) changes the meaning completely!

[@Killmonize]

This is why left handed people are amazing !!! Could watch hom for hours

[@mikeryan2388]

Funny thing about that is he's right handed.

[@leehall11]

Good tip Phil. The short game is crucial to low scores. Thank you

[@RGMofED]

Commander Awesome Mr. Phil is the name!!!!

[@JosephStAllen]

Sir, golf shoes are mandatory on the cour... Oh hey Mr. Mickelson, enjoy your game. Love you.

[@asnmvet08]

This title is why correct punctuation is key. It’s not a low-spinning shot... it’s a high-spin shot with a low trajectory... so it should be “low, spinnging...”

[@Kridian01]

Oh! This is going into my Phil short-game vault. 👊

[@ongta1265]

Amazing, I've learned a lot of short games from Phil.

[@mpsymonds1]

This is like a Nuclear Physicist saying “ Here are the bits build me a Nuke. It’s high risk but sexy.

[@perserverance333]

Hey, it's Phil Mcalf-in.🤣😭😂😭😅🤣😭😂😭🤣😭😂😭🤣😭😂

[@Bfenster1]

You blew it Phil

[@zman8340]

This was filmed on the original razor flip phone .... Phil’s always been my man .

[@MrWillyCC]

It’s just not that easy! For me trying that shot the houses in the background would definitely be in play ☹️

[@daveg4236]

I've played one course near me twice. I've hit the same house twice. Dog leg par 4. Hit their roof off the tee box. A few years later pulled out 3 wood. Hit their deck.

[@matthewyonkman5692]

Phil is the undisputed king of the short game around the green.

[@chinaman1]

Masters winner playing golf in slippers, and we have people with 32 handicap going to the course with a whole arsenal of gear.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Lol - so true!

[@brettfrimmer6567]

💯 truth

[@davidgivins4203]

They are actually better players bare feet.🤔

[@chinaman1]

@@davidgivins4203 maybe that's why he isn't hitting these shots accurately, because he was wearing shoes! The more you know.

[@protroubles8344]

This guy should play on tour

[@craiggcameron]

Legend

[@cesarm8811]

Phil is so much fun to watch. Lefty is my all time professional golfer.

[@lockwood6793]

The legend

[@coachtorres5536]

i love Phil explaining golf stuff.

[@VictorRamonethefirst]

As a left handed player, I need all my tips from Phil Mickelson.

[@anthonytanuvasa2149]

And thats why Im here Phil.. for that sexy play.. that sexy high risk low percentage i pray to break 100 one day soon play 😎🙏

[@ArendBuren]

I had a great Wednesday 😂 now it’s even better. 👍🏻

[@dgibbsfl]

I don't watch much Phil Mickelson stuff anymore and it's not too hard to avoid, there isn't much Phil Mickelson stuff on the air anymore.

[@johnwillard6198]

So good

[@filldrummin42]

And speaking of sexy, all done in flip-flops. R U 4 real?!? I could't hit those shots with a warm up, a day's practice, AND proper attire. Hall of famer Phil Mickelson everybody!

[@the_l0cksm1th]

“Nice to have some time off!” (Is playing g)

[@pondbossbaits4579]

Just low key hits the pin twice. So much for low percentage play.

[@chuckphonhnaboth2678]

Master of his craft.....man is a short game wizard

[@BabyBoomerChannel]

Phil playing is flip flops. My hero.

[@AJ-hk6zb]

A national treasure

[@BloodySoup74]

P.M. is lights out!! No pun intended lol

[@shawnsmith1439]

I had to watch a few times. I was distracted by the calves😂

[@ecosse543]

Tiger woods would have confused the life out of everyone trying to explain that shot. Phil just gets straight to the point.

[@clintbrunke2074]

Hits the god damn flag on his first shot after saying it's not a high percentage play

[@bh5606]

Other youtube instructors should pattern their patter after PM. Straight, to the point, no fluff.

[@gmcock]

I agree...They talk for 40 minutes before the first shot and every 5 minutes they plugged their dvd's, schools, etc...

[@gmcock]

Phil...what degree wedge are you using? Also, does the degree wedge matter in relation to distance from the hole? Meaning, in this shot, if you are using a 60 degree if you are 5 - 10 yards back would you use a 54 degree? Just wondering....

[@C.L365]

What a boss!

[@BeegYoshi24]

Chubby flip flop Phil is my favorite!