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The Me and My Golf team try to emulate Phil Mickelson in the 2010 Masters

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Piers and Andy from Me and My Golf try to recreate Phil Mickelson's famous shot from the pine straw on the 13th hole at Augusta.

Phil Mickelson was locked in a tense battle with Lee Westwood on the final day of the 2010 Masters, but a stroke of sheer bravado and genius at the 13th swung the tournament in the American's favour.

To refresh short memories, Mickelson tugged his drive into the pines and the prospect of going for the green in two looked unlikely, but laying up was not an option for the left-hander.

Mickelson loved the way his ball was lying on the pine straw, picked out the tiniest of gaps between two tree trunks, pulled out a six-iron and swung hard.

The result was astonishing. His ball made the 187-yard carry over Rae's Creek and pitched softly on the front fringe before coming to rest just six feet from the flag.

Mickelson's moment of magic at the 13th slammed the door hard on Lee Westwood
Image: Mickelson's moment of magic at the 13th slammed the door hard on Lee Westwood

Here, the Me and My Golf Team have attempted to recreate the shot in a series of tips and techniques for our Masters coverage.

Click on the video above to see MAMG's Andy Proudman and Piers Ward demonstrate how Mickelson managed to pull off one of the greatest shots in Masters history.

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