Phil Mickelson’s golf swing is one-of-a-kind, with a few idiosyncratic moves that can, at times, cost him accuracy, Yarwood says, but he makes work nevertheless.
“It’s stood the test of time,” Yarwood says of Phil Mickelson’s golf swing. “There are some key elements that really make it work.
1. Balanced and athletic setup
“His weight is evenly distributed on the balls of is feet, with a good athletic posture and his arms hanging below his shoulders,” Yarwood says.
2. Mid-backswing: Hands deep, club flat
“Phil has rolled the club flat and and his arms are deep behind him. This will require him to make adjustments later to avoid hitting it to the right,” Yarwood says.
3. Top of backswing: Club long and across
“With his arms deep, the club continues long and across the line, his body needs to start changing direction to try and get the club back to the ball. Powerful, but occasionally wild,” Yarwood says.
4. Transition: Narrow and steep
“This is most amateurs worst nightmare and testament to Phil’s ability: Steep, narrow, and the clubface open. Most couldn’t make this work, but Phil’s hand-eye coordination is the world’s best. He uses his feel and artistry from here to hit the shot,” he says.
This ‘wide arc’ swing thought helps Phil Mickelson hit bombs
5. Post-impact: Roll the wrists
“Phil’s trail arm is extremely active through the shot to square the face. Talent and split-second timing, time and time again,” he says. “Total respect for his recovery skills and his ability to make it work.”
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