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Watch: Phil gives short-game lessons ... on Instagram ... in flip flops

Related Topics: Flip-flops, Phil Mickelson, Lesson

Phil Mickelson is still relatively new to social media. But it's safe to say he gets it.

And this holiday season, the 48-year-old's Instagram account has become the gift that keeps on giving.

When Lefty wasn't winning your ugly sweater contest, he was giving short-game lessons to his followers ... all from the comfort of his flip flops – and long-sleeved, button-down golf shirt, of course.

In a series of videos, the five-time major champ shared tips about the "three basic essentials of any short game," including weight distribution, lie assessment and creating an inverse line with your arm.