AUGUSTA, Ga. – Phil Mickelson has carved out a Hall of Fame career largely on the strength of his short game. But if he sets a record this week by winning the Masters at age 54, credit might very well go to his 5-wood.
The HyFlyers GC captain plans to use 5-wood on his second shots into both par 5s on the back nine at Augusta National, the 545-yard 13th and the 550-yard 15th. It’s a club he focused on during his offseason work, hoping to get it dialed in for a run at a possible fourth green jacket.
“I’ve got one I really like and that I anticipate hitting into 13 and 15 based on the last couple of years where my ball is ending up off the tee and the yardage I have left,” he said.
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