Phil Mickelson Once Revealed the Importance of Nerves in Playing Well: ‘When I Play My Best I’m Nervous’

Phil Mickelson is one of the most talked-about players today and is always on the news for something spectacular. The six-time major winner made many records on the PGA Tour. But, Mickelson recently joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, leaving his PGA Tour days behind. 

Nervousness is something that strikes us all right before a crucial step. For most people, it can prove to have a negative impact on their performance. But Mickelson is not most people.

The golf ace once shed light on how he plays his best shots and how being nervous brings out the best in him on the course. But what is his secret?

How does Phil Mickelson hit his best shots?

Mickelson is known very well for his out-of-the-box thinking and unexpected statements off the course. But when playing, Mickelson is still the same person. He once shared how being nervousness brings out the nest in him.

“When I play my best I’m nervous.” He said. “I need an element of nervousness and I need an element of challenge to be able to see a clearer picture of what I’m trying to do to hit that shot.”

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Unlike most players, who like to stay calm and composed before taking a shot, Mickelson likes to be on his nerve’s end while playing. He thinks being in a state of being on the edge allows him to play better than ever. He also stated that when he isn’t nervous, he gets complacent and doesn’t think sharply.

Phil Mickelson’s forever smiling face

After being tied for 36th on Friday in his LIV Golf Round, Phil Mickelson’s mood didn’t change at all. The golfer’s signature thumbs up and looking for a fist bump habit was ever present. When a spectator asked him how he was doing, he replied: “Awesome” with a wide “Phil-Mickelson-Smile”.

Juggling hate or controversies is nothing new for the player. After his recently released biography, a huge bundle of questions were thrown at him by reporters in each interview he attended. But the man handled everything gracefully with a smile and didn’t let his guard down at all.

After Phil Mickelson joined the LIV Tour, a lot of players followed him on the path. New names keep adding to the list now and then, putting the future of the PGA Tour further in danger. Only time will tell what the future holds for the sport.

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