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Keith Mitchell Breaks Down His Short Game Philosophy
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Keith Mitchell joins Smylie Kaufman on The Smylie Show to break down his short game philosophy — from chipping mechanics to wedge control and shot selection.
Keith dives into how working with short game coach Parker McLachlin helped transform his technique, why he mirrors his full swing in his short game, and how different players approach shots around the green.
Lastly, Keith gives practical advice for golfers trying to improve their touch around the greens ⛳️
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro – Keith Mitchell’s evolution on Tour
0:42 Parker McLachlin & rebuilding his short game
1:06 Release pattern & minimal wrist set
2:08 Removing hinge to control ball speed
3:02 Matching short game to full swing
3:58 Why there’s no “one way” to chip
4:41 Practice habits & swing bleed-over
5:50 Jason Dufner stories
7:22 Comparing Phil, Reed & different styles
8:03 Spieth & Scheffler
10:26 Landing spot vs ball flight control
10:49 Duf’s technique: moving up through impact
12:04 Rhythm, loft & the key to great chipping
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13 minutes.