Phil Mickelson Secrets of the Short Game DVD
Phil Mickelson Secrets of the Short Game DVD
Phil Mickelson, winner of 34 PGA Tour events, teams with Emmy Award-winning producer-director Terry Jastrow for Secrets of the Short Game, a two-disc DVD focusing on all shots played from 50 yards. “The goal here,” says Mickelson, “is to help golfers build a foundation so that their practice time directly correlates to improved scoring on the golf course.” The DVD set includes sections on putting, chipping, sand shots, and the flop shot Mickelson popularized soon after he joined the PGA Tour in 1992. Two discs focusing on the short game of Golf: Features interactive menus and scene selection Running Time: 105 minutes. DVD One: Phil’s Introduction, Putting Section, Chipping Section DVD Two:Flop Shot Section, Bunker Play Section, Specialty Shot Section,Using the LazrAimer, Phil’s Closing Comments,Phil’s Most Memorable Short Game Moments,Behind the Scenes
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Secrets of the Short Game
I have bought and used a number of golf training DVDs and books in the past and have been able to get something positive out of all of them.
Phil’s “Secrets of the Short Game” is by far the best. The lessons are short and clear with great video examples. Because he doesn’t dwell on a hundred of the finer points the process and execution are very easy to commit to memory and use on the range or course.
After the first session at the range, about an hour and a half, I had pretty well gotten the technique down. When I went to the course I didn’t trust it at first but then willed myself to do it just as I had on the practice range and accept the results.
What happened is that my short game improved dramatically right away. I was more accurate and learned to control the distance to a much finer degree.
After a month and a half I walk up to a shot of a 120 yards or less and confidently smack the ball right where I want it to go. My handicap has dropped two points to 11 and the trend is down.
Now I am working on variations of loft using a higher lofted clubs and by opening the club face. I have really started to know the effects in differing conditions such as deep rough, different sand compositions, and tighter lies. It is going to take some time before I get really good in all those conditions but I am working in that direction.
A very large benefit of Phil’s technique is that it has greatly improved my tempo with all of my clubs. My confidense is higher and I believe my distance has improved as well.
By far, this is the best video lesson I have and I have Ledbetter, Smith, Harmon, and a couple of others. All have their positives but this one is the best.
On a side note, the DVD set is worth the price just to watch Phil hit those astounding shots he is capable of.
Hope this helps.
5 Stars Finally, a decent golf instruction video
Very well done! Phil gives explicit instruction and then demonstrates what he’s trying to teach. His approach to the short game is quite simple and straight forward. I have started to incorporate it in my game but need more practice time to get it right. My putting has already improved with tips from Phil.
3 Stars Maybe Worth the Money If You Are A strong Player
Fun to watch. I’m not generally a Phil fan but he was very good at explaining and kept a fast enough pace. Actually likable too. He sure can chip and putt and it was fun to watch. That said, he ignores some fundamentals in my opinion and the hinge and hold method, while the right way for someone of his talent, may not work for the occasional golfer because it takes so much practice to perfect. Probably a good video for stronger players.
3 Stars Video Problem
Video breaks down. Looks like a red tinted negitive for 5 to 10 seconds at a time. This happens two or three times on each disc.
5 Stars BEST SHORT GAME DVD I’VE SEEN AS A PROFESSIONAL GOLFER!
BEST SHORT GAME INSTRUCTIONAL DVD I HAVE EVER SEEN AS A PROFESSIONAL GOLFER. PHIL KEEPS THE PRINCIPLES VERY SIMPLE AND TO THE POINT.
THIS DVD DEMONSTRATES THE FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES AND PHIL DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO TELL THE GOLF USER “HOW GOOD HE
IS”, BECAUSE THAT’S A GIVEN!
ONE OF MY PET PEEVES WITH GOLF INSTRUCTORS IS THAT THEY “OVER-LOAD” THE STUDENT WITH TOO MUCH “BIO-TECHNICAL JARGON”. TYPICALLY CONFUSING THE STUDENT.
JAMES WALDREP
