In 2012, when he defeated Tiger at the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble Beach, Mickelson’s putter specs were different than recently. He used a 35-inch Odyssey White Hot XG blade putter. The loft of the putter was 3.5 degrees and the lie was 74 degrees. After that victory, that club was dubbed the “Tiger Slayer” putter.
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What clubs does Phil Mickelson use?
May 23, 2021 · Some players swap out 2-irons and 5-woods based on the course conditions too, but Mickelson takes things to another level. He often travels with between 23 and 25 clubs, including multiple woods,...
What was Phil Mickelson’s putter at the 2012 PGA Championship?
Some players swap out 2-irons and 5-woods based on the course conditions too, but Mickelson takes things to another level. He often travels with between 23 and 25 clubs, including multiple woods, irons, wedges and putters. Mickelson is also open to trying unconventional combinations of clubs after studying courses and developing his strategy.
What wedge does Phil Mickelson use on the PGA Tour?
Apr 26, 2021 · In 2012, when he defeated Tiger at the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble Beach, Mickelson’s putter specs were different than recently. He used a 35-inch Odyssey White Hot XG blade putter. The loft of the putter was 3.5 degrees and the lie was 74 degrees. After that victory, that club was dubbed the “Tiger Slayer” putter.
What kind of shaft does Phil Mickelson use on his driver?
May 24, 2021 · At 50 years old (!), Phil Mickelson just became the oldest player to win a major championship.This weekend was truly one for the history books. Heading into Sunday’s round, there was some buzz ...
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What kind of golf clubs does Phil Mickelson use?
What club does Phil Mickelson chip with?
Mickelson, one of the best short game players of all time, carries three Callaway wedges at the moment. He uses three PM Grind '19 “Raw” wedges. The PM stands for Phil Mickelson because he helped design the wedges with Roger Cleveland.
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What grip does Phil Mickelson use?
What Putter Grip Does Phil Mickelson Use? Mickelson uses a X Traxion Claw grip made by SuperStroke that has a polyurethane outer layer. The grip itself is a large oversized rectangular “fat” grip that helps golfers who like to use the claw style putting grip with their hands and fingers when they putt.
When did Phil Mickelson become a professional?
From the Odyssey prototype nicknamed the Tiger slayer, to the Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Ten, Mickelson has found ways to succeed on the greens since he turned professional in 1992. The former Sun Devil continues to defy the odds and experiment with new equipment and new techniques.
What is a Stroke Lab 10 putter?
The Stroke Lab Ten is a large forgiving mallet that comes in all black with a large line going through the center as an alignment aid.
What putter did Tiger Slayer use?
He used a 35-inch Odyssey White Hot XG blade putter. The loft of the putter was 3.5 degrees and the lie was 74 degrees. After that victory, that club was dubbed the “Tiger Slayer” putter. In July 2012, he told Golf Digest he was using a 33-inch Odyssey White Hot XG prototype.
How much is the Odyssey Stroke Lab putter?
Mickelson’s Odyssey Stroke Lab Ten putter can be found for $300 on amazon.com and on a variety of different golf equipment websites.
How many majors do you win on the PGA Tour?
When you win 44 PGA Tour events, including five majors, people are going to be obsessed with what putter and clubs you use.
When did Scotty Cameron make his green jacket?
In 2004, the 3-time Masters winner captured his first green jacket by sinking an 18-footer on the 18th green using a Titleist blade prototype made by Scotty Cameron. It was a toe-down style putter which means that when the putter is balanced the toe will naturally point down.
Why is my golf club missing in both directions?
Phil says that when a club is missing in both directions, it often means there’s a problem with the shaft. “If we see a random dispersion where the ball goes both left and right then we’ll do an immediate re-shaft and start over,” he says. “Sometimes you get a shaft that’s off, maybe because of frequency or weighting.”
When does Phil spend his time at Callaway?
Phil spends most of his time at Callaway’s Performance Center in October, November, and December, before he takes a break for the holidays. That’s because his game is still sharp, and he wants to be fitted while playing well. He recommends you do the same. “You never want to get fitted when you’re playing poorly,” he says. “If you do, your clubs won’t fit you when you’re swinging well.”
Does Phil use a launch monitor?
Even though spin rates and trajectory are important metrics, Phil uses a launch monitor only as a secondary fitting tool. Instead he does most of his work on the course. “Your clubs need to work under normal playing conditions, not on a range, so I don’t spend a lot of time checking my clubs on the range. The course is where you need to trust your clubs,” he says.
Overview
Professional career
Mickelson graduated from ASU in June 1992 and quickly turned professional. He bypassed the tour's qualifying process (Q-School) because of his 1991 win in Tucson, which earned him a two-year exemption. In 1992, Mickelson hired Jim "Bones" Mackay as his caddy. He won many PGA Tour tournaments during this period, including the Byron Nelson Golf Classic and the World Series of Golf in 19…
Early life and family
Philip Alfred Mickelson was born on June 16, 1970, in San Diego, California, to parents Philip Mickelson, an airline pilot and former naval aviator, and Mary Santos. He was raised there and in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mickelson has Portuguese, Swedish, and Sicilian ancestry. His maternal grandfather, Alfred Santos (also Mickelson's middle name) was a caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Linksand took Phil to play golf as a child. Although otherwise right-handed, he played golf left-h…
College golf
Mickelson attended Arizona State University in Tempe on a golf scholarship and became the face of amateur golf in the United States, capturing three NCAA individual championships and three Haskins Awards (1990, 1991, 1992) as the outstanding collegiate golfer. With three individual NCAA championships, he shares the record for most individual NCAA championships alongside Ben Crenshaw. Mickelson also led the Sun Devilsto the NCAA team title in 1990. Over the cours…
Playing style
As a competitor, Mickelson's playing style is described by many as "aggressive" and highly social. His strategy toward difficult shots (bad lies, obstructions) would tend to be considered risky.
Mickelson has also been characterized by his powerful and sometimes inaccurate driver, but his excellent short game draws the most positive reviews, most of all his daring "Phil flop" shot in which a big swing with a high-lofted wedge against a tight lie flies a ball high into the air for a sh…
Earnings and endorsements
Although ranked second on the PGA Tour's all-time money list of tournament prize money won, Mickelson earns far more from endorsements than from prize money. According to one estimate of 2011 earnings (comprising salary, winnings, bonuses, endorsements, and appearances), Mickelson was then the second-highest paid athlete in the United States, earning an income of over $62 million, $53 million of which came from endorsements. In 2015, Forbesestimated Mick…
Insider trading settlement
On May 30, 2014, The Wall Street Journal reported that the FBI and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were investigating Mickelson and associates of his for insider trading in Clorox and Dean Foodsstock. Mickelson denied any wrongdoing. The initial investigation concluded without any charges related to Clorox. However, Mickelson was still under investigation for trades in Dean Foods that produced nearly $1 million. On May 19, 2016, Mickelson was named as a reli…
Amateur wins
• 1980 Junior World Golf Championships (Boys 9–10)
• 1989 NCAA Division I Championship
• 1990 Pac-10 Championship, NCAA Division I Championship, U.S. Amateur, Porter Cup