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Will Mickelson find the winner’s circle this season?

Phil Mickelson hasn’t won a tournament since 2013.  Let that sink in for a moment.

Hard to believe, I know.

It’s almost as unfathomable as Tiger going winless in majors since 2008.  But its a fact.  One that likely doesn’t sit well with Lefty, considering his competitive fire.

He has been close several times since capturing the Claret Jug at Murfield in the 2013 Open Championship, a victory that might be the most satisfying of his career as he eluded to after a brilliant final round 66.

“I didn’t know if I would ever develop the game as a complete player to win this championship. I can’t explain the feeling of satisfaction to win this tournament. Today’s round will be one of the most memorable rounds of golf I’ve ever played.”

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How to Keep Your Game Sharp During the Winter

Unless you’re fortunate enough to reside in California, Old Man Winter has likely greeted you and your golf game with unpleasantries by now, forcing some of you to throw the ol’ sticks in the closet to gather dust.

And if you are not a die hard, I get it, golf is not as fun in 40 degree weather with whipping winds and rain.  The ball stops compressing and feels like a hunk of granite.

But your game doesn’t care how unpleasant it may be out in the elements, it needs constant attention.  And although a nice scheduled break from the game can indeed rejuvenate and in some cases aide in (getting rid of) bad habits, more often than not it causes your game to head south like a flock of geese.

It is not necessary to play a ton of rounds during the wet season, but a few would be helpful.

What is essential, however, is that you find somewhere dry to keep practicing.

This is because golf is about creating and maintaining proper muscle memory through repetition.  When you stop playing, even for a short period of time, your mind forgets what you and your body have been working on and the club will feel foreign when you decide to dust off those clubs.  You will also likely forget many of the key swing tips you’ve been working on all summer and fall.

Here are five tips to staying sharp:

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A Tiger is Lurking yet Again

Today is an exciting day in the golf world.  Because today is filled with anticipation.

Your head only has to hit the pillow one more time before the greatest golfer (by far) this generation has ever seen, tees it up again in a professional tournament after a long, uncertain hiatus.

And considering where Tiger Woods was with his injured back following multiple surgeries, it was difficult for even the most loyal fans to maintain faith in his comeback.  Especially after reports of him having a difficult time standing for extended periods, let alone swinging a golf club.

And anyone who has had back trouble knew that it was possible that Tiger’s ride just might be over with his sunset setting far too soon.

But the curtain hasn’t closed just yet.  The Big Cat is back and swinging “pain free.”

So feel free to get excited!

Tiger played a pain-free practice round today at the site of this week’s Hero World Challenge. “The fact that I don’t have any pain in my lower back…it’s just remarkable,” Woods said.More details: http://glfdig.st/fdSgnfH (🎥: Instagram/TGRLiveEvents)

Posted by Golf Digest on Sunday, November 26, 2017

 

“The fact that I don’t have any pain in my lower back…it’s just remarkable,” Woods said.

Tomorrow, Tiger will tee it up in the Hero World Challenge with many of the top players in the game, some of whom were in diapers when Tiger made his PGA Tour debut.

And what do these young stars think of his game?

When Rickie Fowler was asked after a practice round at The Medalist whether or not Tiger was hitting it by him, Rickie said, “Oh yeah. Way by.”

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