Phil Mickelson practices his backwards flop shot at Muirfield (VIDEO)

Phil Mickelson, fresh off his victory at the Scottish Open, practiced Monday at Muirfield — site of the British Open Championship.

Mickelson told USA TODAY Sports his goal was to “find a way to make easy pars,” which may or may not include a backwards flop shot once the Open begins on Thursday.

Here, Lefty gives it his best shot to rousing applause.