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Shorter+Wider=Better
Hit more fairways using the same tips I give to my top-three tour players: Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Adam Scott
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< PHIL'S KEY
- Drag The Back Heel Ahead Of The Toe
Phil had a tendency to overturn and then let his legs race ahead on the downswing. He'd spin out, and his back foot would pivot on its toes, the heel turning away from the target. The feel he needed was that his back heel was leading the toes as he came down, like he was dragging the heel forward (left). He also focused on his back knee gently coming toward his front knee -- a much quieter leg action.
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< PHIL'S DRILL
- Hit Short Irons Three-Quarters
Well, it started out as a drill, but now it's how Phil hits all his short irons. He makes a three-quarter backswing and keeps his legs passive coming down. I haven't seen Phil make a full swing with a short iron all year. This is great advice for any golfer who tries to max out shorter clubs by swinging them like a driver. It's much easier to match up the arm swing with the body turn coming down when the motion is shorter and wider going back. Try hitting some three-quarter short irons on the practice tee. I'll bet you hit them so pure, you'll take it right to the course, just like Phil did.
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