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  • Quick Tip - Pitching Faults 3

    We've done two parts of this series so far, analyzing the common faults and fixes associated with the pitching portion of your game. Naturally, we have more to come. In this quick tip, Tim Graves, PGA, will run through the role your hips play in your pitching swing, and why sometimes it might jus...

  • Quick tip - Short Game's Best Friend

    Sometimes, all it can take to learn something is simply having a good teacher. Thankfully, that is just what the Short Game Impact Trainer was built for. From forcing correct hand position to reinforcing downwards attack within the swing, join Tim Graves, PGA, as he summarizes and demonstrates ju...

  • Quick Tip - Chipping challenge

    If you are a member, you should really already know this, but your short game is incredibly important. Matter of fact, it makes up about 75% of your total scoring between pitching, chipping, putting, etcetera. It is starting to show hints of warming up, so here's a drill that is right at home in ...

  • Quick Tip - Short Game Board Guide

    On the golf course, short game makes up 75% of your scoring. What if we told you there was a tool to make your pitching and chipping about as easy as it comes? Enter the short game board, a one stop shop for your chipping and pitching needs. Join us as Tim Graves, PGA walks you through this uniqu...

  • Quick Tip - Side Hill Lie

    Sometimes, the game of golf can be an uphill battle, in more ways than one. We've all found ourselves staring over the hill in front of us, just barely able to make out where the hole is, wondering how we can get that nice soft shot up and over. Well, luckily for you, Tim Graves, PGA is here to h...

  • Quick Tip - Open Hips

    In many of these tips, we talk about specific mechanics. How they affect individual components of the swing, how they fit into the bigger picture of things, etcetera. Today, Tim Graves, PGA, discuss the openness of the hips, and how it affects the general mechanics of the chip.

  • Quick Tip - Pitching Faults and Fixes Part 1

    Pitching is an art. This of course means that it is complex, though it seems that golfers are prone to making the same handful of errors when approaching this rather touchy part of the game. Tim Graves, PGA, has taken note of a few of them, and will explore the first of many in this Single Plane ...

  • Quick Tip - Pitching Faults Part 2

    In this rendition of Common Faults and Fixes for your pitching, we visit the concept of acceleration. Well, more so we visit the concept of deceleration, to be specific. You could be forgiven for thinking that the two are one and the same when it comes to how they affect the trajectory of your pi...

  • Quick Tip - Hold Your Finish

  • Quick Tip - 3 Keys to Alignment

    When it comes to your short game, there is one main factor that can keep your results consistent, and arguably, even fix problems you barely noticed were there. This factor is alignment, and when it comes to short game, it is everything. Luckily for you, we have just the tools to help you sort th...

  • Quick tip - Landing Zone

    When it comes to just about anything in life, you've got to have a plan. Your short game is no different. We have covered visualization techniques in the past, but tune in this time around to hear about how that visualization applies to your landing zone, how to actually execute, and how to natur...

  • Chipping with Fairway Woods & Hybrids

    Have you ever tried to chip with a fairway wood or hybrid? Check out this video with Graves Golf Co-Founder Tim Graves, PGA as he discusses the PCP Rule, fly vs. roll, and why you should think outside the box around the green.

  • Quick Tips - 2 Ball Game

    Do you like playing games when you practice? Check out this video with Graves Golf Co-Founder Tim Graves, PGA, as he shows you the 2-Ball Game for chipping and putting around the green. The goal of this game is to get to 10 points. When practicing short game, don't forget to use the 4 C's.

  • Landing Zone Drill

    Tim Graves, PGA, demonstrates how to practice with the Short Game Impact Trainer. Click the link below to get yours (log in and apply code for member discount) https://shop.gravesgolf.com/collections/short-game-training-aids/products/short-game-impact-trainer

  • Online School Q&A—Topping the Ball in Chipping (lateral shift)

    Graves Golf Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA answering questions about chipping and why it is important to eliminate lateral shift in the short-game.

  • Chipping Cause & Effect—Pulled Chips or Shanks

    Tim Graves, PGA explaining the biggest issue that he sees at schools while chipping. Tim recommends using the Short Game Alignment Trainer (SGAT) to use to go through the check points while in practice sessions. Tim also explains the shoulders in relation to the lead knee at impact may be effect...

  • Cause & Effect Q&A—How to Check if Your Grip is Too Strong When Chipping

    Graves Golf Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA going over the check points in chipping.

  • Cause & Effect Q&A—Shanked Pitches

    Graves Golf Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA explaining the cause of hitting a shank while pitching.

  • Putting Cause & Effect—Pulled Putts

    Graves Golf Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA explains the Path, Face Angle, and Speed when putting.

  • Pitching Cause & Effect—Fat Shots or Chunked Pitches

    Graves Golf Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA explaining the cause and effect on pitching and what can cause some of the misses. Tim also explains that most issues are due to improper hip rotation.

  • Chipping Cause & Effect—Fat Shots or Chunked Chips

    Graves Golf Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA explaining the cause and effect of hitting heavy or fat shots when chipping.

  • Putting Cause & Effect—MIssing Putts on Both Sides

    Graves Golf Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA explains the cause and effects of putting. Tim also explains how to use the Excalibur Putting Trainer.

  • Online School Q&A—Choking Down & Determining Wedge Distance on Pitch Shots

    Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA answers the question: Do you always hinge the club to toe up on pitch shots, and adjust the distance to hit the ball by how far the hands choke up/down on the grip?

  • Online School Q&A—One-hand Chipping Drill

    Co-founder Tim Graves, PGA answering questions about practice chipping with one hand.