Riccio: Mickelson and the Tale of the Missing Driver: Columnists

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Riccio: Mickelson and the Tale of the Missing Driver: Columnists
FanHouse found this 7/3/2008 on www.golfdigest.com [flag]
Lucius Riccio, Ph.D. Photo By Donald Miralle/Getty Images July 3, 2008 The Mickelson strategy, to jettison his driver and carry only a 3-wood (and five wedges), was based on the assumption that he'd improve his score by trading distance for accuracy off the tee. In the end Mickelson hit 25 fairways in 52 chances, placing him last among players who played all four rounds. Clearly, the decision ... [link]

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Egghead Shows That Phil Mickelson Should've Carried a Driver During U.S. Open
Published 7/3/2008 by Ryan Wilson at FanHouse
... Today, Lucius Riccio, PhD, writes in GolfWeek that maybe Mickelson should've kept his driver in the bag, even though his inability to consistently find the fairway has been an issue throughout his career. ...

If You’re Golfing Torrey Pines This Weekend, Pack a Driver
Published 7/4/2008 by Pitchfork Nation at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... The 4th of July brings the time honored Arizona tradition of invading San Diego for the Holiday weekend. If you happen to be playing a round of golf at Torrey Pines as part of it, here's a tip that Phil Mickelson should have taken in hindsight; bring your driver. From Lou Riccio of GolfDigest and Columbia Business School: ...

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