Sometimes, during even the best rounds of golf, one can find themselves having to deal with an awkward lie. As far as the question in today's Quick Tip, it's a taller uphill lie. In cases like this, hopefully you've been practicing how to deal with it, but if there's one thing for sure, it's that...

Let's face it. Nothing takes the steam out of a round quicker than fatting a crucial chip or pitch. For me personally, short game is the most daunting part of the game. It requires a lot of touch and feel, which point blank period takes time to develop, but there are some mechanical tips that mig...

When it comes to our teaching here at Graves Golf, we talk a lot about address. This is for good reason, obviously, as when paired with your grip, it makes up the starting point for your swing. That's today's topic, specifically how your stance mechanically impacts your pitching game. When you're...

When it comes to our teaching here at Graves Golf, we talk a lot about address. This is for good reason, obviously, as when paired with your grip, it makes up the starting point for your swing. That's today's topic, specifically how your stance mechanically impacts your pitching game. When you're...

There is a concept I'd like to talk about with today's tip, which is related to it, and briefly discussed, but I feel it makes up the beating heart of today's Quick Tip. "Aim small, miss small" is the saying in question, and it's one I personally am very familiar with as a former pitcher. The ide...

Following along with our trend of talking about positions 1-3 this month, today we are talking transitioning into impact. One of the most unnatural things you can do mechanically while chipping is keep your hips in place, and stand tall through the swing. Not only will it create awkward compensat...

The "chitch," ever heard of it? I hadn't, but I'd be willing to bet every golfer encounters at least one or two per round. The word might look a little dirty at first look, but it's just a combination of a chip and a pitch. We've discussed fly and roll here before, but what do you do when you nee...

A few months ago, when it was still sunny and warm here in Oklahoma, I was out at the range here at our Performance Center. If you've been here before, you'll know that we have a bunker by the practice green. We had just finished shooting with some time to kill, so Pops and I took to the bunker. ...

We've had the Hip Tip, we've had the Chip Tip, today we have the Grip Tip. Yup, today is about as cut and dry as the name would suggest. At least, that's what I figured, but it turns out there is a lot more to talk about. The name of the game today is actually the wrists. If there's one thing I w...

We started the week off with the Hip Tip, today I bring to you the Chip Tip. For some, chipping is a daunting part of the game, given that it is very easy to badly execute one and add a stroke to the hole. It doesn't have to be so tough, you just need to remember four words: minimize fly, maximiz...

Folks, I spent some time in the bunker the other day! Funny enough, it was right after we filmed this video. I remember enjoying the bunkers as a kid, even if it was just because I would play in the sand, but I didn't expect to have a good, even if mildly frustrating experience as a young adult. ...

For those who have been in the game for a long time, you'll know that clubs have changed a lot over the years. When we think of advancements in club technology, the driver is understandably what comes to mind. There have been a lot of advances in the world of drivers, see the videos on Graves Gol...

Let's face it, bad shots happen. All the talent and practice in the world won't always lead to the perfect round, but that adds to the character of golf. Golf is a beautiful game that isn't black and white. You will find yourself improvising and adapting to your situation from time to time. The r...

Unfortunately, there are no backboards in golf. Sometimes, you'll find yourself face to face with an awkward chip, where if you overshoot, your ball is lost. These shots can carry a lot of pressure, but with proper training and execution, they are very much doable. Join us as Tim Graves, PGA, exp...

Time for a tough scenario on the course. You're playing a par four, and you kick things off with an excellent drive. Three shots left, not too much farther to the hole, so you make your second shot. The shot itself was okay, but slightly offline, and now you've found yourself in the bunker. Not o...

If you look at our most recent string of Quick Tips, we have been covering divot very heavily. Naturally, this is for a good reason, as the concept is one that applies to multiple common shots you'll encounter in any given round of golf. With that in mind, being able to make a consistent divot th...

When talking about short game, the subject of taking divots is often brought up. Do you need to take one? If so how deep? What sorts of shots should have no divot at all? Well, today we are taking a little bit of a look into that. Moe had unique ways of looking at the game of golf and the mechani...

Putt when you can, chip when you can't putt, pitch when you have to. If you've been around for a while, you have heard us preach this before. Today, we take a look at the long chip, another bridge between your full swing and the green. Getting these shots down can take those awkward distances an...

Today, we are covering another specialty shot, this time one taken from tight lies. The flop shot is important for situations when you need to get height on the ball, with minimal roll to secure a spot on the green. As such, it is important to get the shot down, though in the case of specialty sh...

When it comes to our Single Plane Quick Tips, we've been having a bit of a Short Game Summer. Things are starting to cool off, but that doesn't mean that you should start slacking on your short game. Today, we cover the long chip. In a previous quick tip, the short game was described as a bridge ...

When it comes to connecting the dots for lower scores, your short game is always going to be the best bridge you can build. Your short game connects your fairway approach to your final putt, so training it is of greater importance than some might realize. We have covered plenty of chipping-orient...

If there is one thing that can ruin a perfectly good round, it's frequently finding yourself dealing with bad lies. Lies can range from up, to down, to left, to right, and it can get tough to handle, but it doesn't have to tank your round. The lie don't lie, and that's just the truth, so join us ...

Let's face it. Sometimes, your shot doesn't end up like you thought it would, and you've got to make do with what you've got. The rough can be a scary place to some, and it can even drastically effect the hole for some, but it doesn't have to. A player that is able to salvage a shot from the roug...