Learn from Lefty – A Short Game Masterclass
Whether you’re just starting out or playing off scratch, there’s something to learn from Phil Mickelson. In his latest YouTube video, Lefty shares a short game lesson that can help every golfer save shots around the green.
At 55, Phil is a true legend — with 45 PGA Tour wins and 6 major titles, including his historic 2021 PGA Championship win at Kiawah Island, where he became the oldest major winner ever. It was a performance that showed not just skill, but serious determination and staying power.
In this long-form video, he covers everything from different shot types to trajectory and spin control, and walks you through setup and strategy for all kinds of short game situations.
If you’re dropping shots around the greens, this video is absolutely worth your time.
Simon Bale
Simon Bale is the publisher of Golf Today. A low single-figure handicap golfer, he was previously a major shareholder and course reviewer for Top100GolfCourses.com for over a decade, starting in 2010. Through this role, he developed extensive knowledge of golf course design and architecture while playing more than 300 courses worldwide.
Simon is also the founder of Media Drive, a leading digital golf marketing agency which he successfully directed from 2008 to 2024.
As a lifelong student of the game, Simon takes an analytical approach to both equipment technology and swing mechanics—insights sharpened by two years working in a pro shop under the guidance of experienced professional Rae Sargent, alongside 15 years in equipment marketing. His deep understanding of the elite and professional game is further reinforced by his role as the father of elite-level Surrey county player Henry Bale, and by the strategic partnerships he forged with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour (DPWT) throughout his career at Media Drive.
He has now turned his full attention to covering all aspects of the sport for Golf Today, regularly attending tour events and visiting global golf destinations to deliver authentic, first-hand reviews and original imagery.