Product Details

• Actors: Phil Mickelson
• Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Paramount
• DVD Release Date: April 7, 2009
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001TWT0DQ
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,506 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

  #56 in	Movies & TV > Educational
  #1 in	Movies & TV > Sports > Instructional
  #2 in	Movies & TV > Sports > Golf

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Arnold Palmer has one. Jack Nicklaus has one. And now, Phil Mickelson has one. No, we're not talking about the Masters championships (although Mickelson has three of those), but a golf instruction video. Emmy-winner Terry Jastrow, who produced Palmer's and Nicklaus' own bestselling videos, brings his keen eye to this master class that concentrates on what Mickelson calls "the most important part of the game" (half of all shots played take place inside 50 yards, he states). Over the course of this nearly two-hour program, Mickelson demonstrates putting, chipping using his advocated "hinge and hold" method, bunker play, and his signature "flop shot." In an entertaining segment, he also demonstrates two specialty shots, a "Two Balls in Bunker" shot (don't try this at home) and the "Backward Over-the-Head" shot. The demonstrations are repeated in slow-motion and seen from a variety of angles. This program is for the serious golfer, but beginners need not feel too intimidated. Mickelson is a natural in front of the camera and is able to impart a lot of information in a relaxed style that makes even the most advanced concepts accessible. As one golf commentator exults during one of the dramatic highlights clips included as a bonus feature, this is as good as it gets. --Donald Liebenson

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phil Making it Easy for us All!, April 7, 2009

By	Martin J. Fincham "Martfin" (Riverside, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Phil Mickelson: Secrets of the Short Game (2009) (DVD)

So I have just finished watching Phil's first video and he just makes the short game shorts all make sense. Of all the golf DVD's I have watched this one makes the most sense. Now as a disclaimer I am a PM fan, but I also love to play the short game shorts well when I am out playing. Phil has found a method that just simplifies everything in regards to the short game. His ideas for putting are very simple and as for his thoughts and teachings in chipping both short and long chips he teaches a method that works the same for both types of shot. There is nothing complicated about his methods and with practice we can use his methods to have more fun with our own short game. I highly recommend this video.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now.., April 21, 2009

By	D. Hall (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Phil Mickelson: Secrets of the Short Game (2009) (DVD)

This is the best golf instruction dvd I have ever seen. Both of them that is, since it is a 2 part dvd set. Phil is not holding much back. This is not a puff video like so many other pros have put out. He is not holding back. Tells great info on putting, chipping, sand, and the lob shot he is so well known for. Some things were shared in these videos I have never seen before and I have studied the game for nearly 2o years and bought many dvds and even more books. Great job on the production of these dvds. Very professional quality.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for anyone wanting to improve 50 yards and in..., April 17, 2009

By	Kathryn Sossen "RNreader" (nantucket, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Phil Mickelson: Secrets of the Short Game (2009) (DVD)

Just go ahead and buy it. Its great. Best golf instructional dvds I have seen (by far). Lots of info on putting/chipping on disc one. Disc two is lob shots and bunker play. Very detailed in all sections. High quality production with great slow motion shots of different shots (club going through ball). Great video for anyone wanting to improve their short game.