THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Hitting “bombs” has been Phil Mickelson’s mantra for some time, but the 50-year-old admitted on Wednesday that there are limits.
“I actually feel there's a point of diminishing return about 182- to 185-mph ball speed,” Mickelson said. “I think once you get over that, I don't know if you're really getting out of it what you put in, meaning a lot of courses won't allow for that advantage to be taken if you get in the 190s [mph]. Holes dogleg, you have tighter landing areas.”
If Lefty’s equipment setup this week at the Zozo Championship is any indication, he may be leaning toward dialing those bombs back – at least at Sherwood Country Club.