Archives for September 20, 2026

Thank You Jen..

By Tim Graves, PGA

Wanted to share an email I received from one of our students this past week. She attended our Trifecta School (2 Day Mental Game School followed by 2 Day Short Game School followed by 2 Day On Course Instruction School). We call this our “Scoring School”.

Emails like this absolutely make my day…

Hi Tim,

As I sit at the Houston Airport I’ve been reflecting about the past six days and wanted to tell you how truly grateful I am for the experience.

Thank you for an incredible short game school. I came in hoping to improve my game, but I left with something much more valuable – a completely different perspective on scoring and, more importantly, a belief that I can achieve results I only dreamed were possible….

Your straight forward, no nonsense approach is exactly what I needed. You didn’t sugarcoat anything and you gave me the information, tools, and confidence to actually make changes. The insight you shared about all aspects of scoring was priceless. I know I’ll continue to hear your voice in my head on the golf course reminding me to trust what I’ve learned and commit to the shot.

What I’ll remember most, though, was your encouragement. You made me believe that I can accomplish things with my game that I never thought were within my reach. That motivation is going to stay with me.

I’m excited to get home to practice, and start putting everything you taught me into action. I know the results won’t happen overnight, but I feel I have a clear path and I’m excited about the journey.

Thank you Tim, for your time, your honesty, your generosity, and for believing in me.

It was an awesome six days, and I’m very grateful I had an opportunity to learn from you.

I’ll keep you posted on my results!

Jen W.

Pitching Fundamentals

By: Tim Graves, PGA

First – Close to 75% of the scoring of golf comes from within 100 yards of the green (your short game).

With up to 40% being on the green (putter) – that leaves close to 30% between chipping / pitching and bunker type play.

A majority of this play is with your wedges.

So, analyzing those numbers – it could be said that between 20 and 30% of your game is scored with the wedge(s) in hand.

So – to begin – let’s talk about what wedges you should have in the bag:

Everyone’s bag should include at least the following wedges:

Pitching wedge (typically matches their set (matches 9, 8, 7 iron in bag in model and shafting). – (Between 40 and 46*)

(Meaning – if you have graphite shafts in your clubs, this club should be the same…)

Gap Wedge: can match set (PW, 9, 8, 7 iron in bag) or can be a OPUS SP Signature wedge. (Between 47 and 52*)

Sand Wedge (Between 54 and 56*)– Forged type head (spin and feel), steel shaft (weight), S or C type grind (multiple purpose play ability)

Recommend:  OPUS SP Signature Wedge (54* or 56*).

This club is built to create MAXIMUM spin and feel around the green.

Lob Wedge (Between 58 and 60*) – Forged type head (spin and feel), steel shaft (weight), C type grind (multiple purpose play ability)

Recommend Callaway OPUS SP Signature Wedge (60*)

To see more about these wedges:  CLICK HERE

Every wedge in your bag MUST be fit to YOU perfect for length, lie angle, shaft flex and weight, and grip size. 

A VERY common mistake made by average to poor golfers is not having these clubs fit perfect.  This will lead to improper and poor chipping, pitching and bunker play.  Not because of poor fundamentals – but because of improper fit.

To see more about a proper fit:  CLICK HERE

Pitching Fundamentals:

The proper fundamentals on how to use these wedges (in a pitch type shot):

Fundamental video #1:  CLICK HERE

Fundamental video #2:  CLICK HERE

For more information or questions about the wedges for your game, a proper fit and fundamentals – contact Tim at timg@gravesgolf.com

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