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Every video we have indexed on short game, from the whole of golf YouTube.
The shape of it
Short game golf tips encompass the specific techniques and strategies required for shots within 50 yards of the hole, primarily focusing on chipping, pitching, and bunker play. This essential skill set is designed for every golfer—from high handicappers trying to eliminate the 'double-chip' to competitive players looking to turn three shots into two. By mastering the short game, you solve the most common problem in golf: wasting great full-swing shots with poor execution around the green. We’ve all felt that sting—crushing a drive only to 'chili-dip' a wedge or blade a ball across the green into a far bunker. It’s not a lack of talent; it’s usually a failure of biomechanics or setup.
To bridge the gap between frustration and finesse, we look to specific expert insights. Todd Graves emphasizes that a common mistake is setting up too square; he suggests opening your feet, knees, and hips at address to allow your trailing elbow to clear your body. If you're feeling stuck, MrShortGame Golf provides an exhaustive breakdown in EVERYTHING You Ever Wanted to Know about Chipping in One Video!, focusing on maintaining shaft lean through impact to ensure a square clubface and a predictable launch. Meanwhile, for those battling the 'yips,' the team at Professional Golf Advisor demonstrates how to rebuild your action by focusing on shoulder-led movement rather than hand manipulation.
What makes this collection powerful is how these philosophies complement each other. While Graves focuses on the 'why' of biomechanics—like standing far enough from the ball to clear the elbow—Golf Sidekick approaches the game from a scoring perspective. In his guide on How to Break 85 - Non Negotiables You Need and How to Do it, the focus is on simple, repeatable motions like the 'bump and run' that prioritize safety and consistency. These aren't competing ideas; they are layers of a complete game. You need Graves’ mechanics to execute the shot and Sidekick’s strategy to pick the right one.
By exploring the 89 videos below, you can expect to move past vague 'feel' and into measurable progress with drills like 'Rungs on a Ladder' and the 'Magic Circle.' You will learn to stop manipulating the clubhead and start trusting your setup. This page is your roadmap to becoming a short-game specialist who can save par from any lie. Bookmark this guide, grab your 56-degree wedge, and let’s start turning those bogeys into easy tap-ins.
The full index
1,532 indexed.
Lesson · 0:56
Spin control · 4 steps
Meandmygolf · Jan 2026
Lesson · 0:14
Shot selection · 3 steps
Rick Shiels Golf · May 2025
Lesson · 12:32
Impact position · 3 drills · 4 steps
Your guide to better golf - Marcus Edblad PGA Pro · Apr 2025
Lesson · 1:04
Face angle · 1 drill · 4 steps
Malaska Golf · Dec 2025
Lesson · 10:28
Grip · 2 drills · 5 steps
Malaska Golf · Nov 2025
Lesson · 28:38
Transition · 6 drills
Malaska Golf · Sep 2025
Lesson · 15:19
Distance control · 3 drills · 4 steps
Malaska Golf · Jul 2025
Lesson · 0:22
Chipping · 1 drill · 3 steps
Scratch Golf Academy · Aug 2025
Lesson · 4:46
Distance control · 1 drill · 4 steps
Scratch Golf Academy · Dec 2024
Lesson · 4:39
Chipping · 5 steps
Scratch Golf Academy · Sep 2024
Lesson · 18:37
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Jul 2025
Lesson · 16:27
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Nov 2024
Lesson · 14:49
Course management · 5 steps
Not A Scratch Golfer · Jul 2024
Lesson · 13:16
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · May 2024
Lesson · 15:44
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Mar 2024
Lesson · 14:20
Course management
Not A Scratch Golfer · Dec 2023
Lesson · 20:26
Course management · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 37:52
Course management · 5 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 22:08
Course management · 3 drills · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 37:56
Course management · 2 drills · 4 steps
Golf Sidekick · Dec 2025
Lesson · 16:08
1 drill · 3 steps
Golf Sidekick · Nov 2025
Lesson · 13:50
Course management
Genevieve Ling · Dec 2024
Lesson · 9:06
Weight transfer · 2 drills · 4 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Oct 2025
Lesson · 0:59
Pitching · 1 drill · 4 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Aug 2025
Lesson · 1:19
Chipping · 1 drill · 4 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Jul 2025
Lesson · 6:06
Bunker play · 5 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Jun 2025
Lesson · 15:51
Chipping · 5 drills · 4 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Jun 2025
Lesson · 1:30
Chipping · 1 drill · 4 steps
The Art of Simple Golf · Mar 2025
Lesson · 40:48
Distance control · 4 steps
Micah Morris · Jun 2025
Lesson · 41:42
Course management · 2 drills · 4 steps
Bubbie Golf · Aug 2024
Lesson · 0:59
Bunker play · 3 steps
ChrisRyanGolf · Aug 2023
Lesson · 9:08
Chipping · 5 steps
ChrisRyanGolf · Jun 2020
Lesson · 13:42
Chipping · 5 steps
Eric Cogorno Golf · May 2017
Lesson · 42:49
Chipping · 1 drill · 5 steps
MrShortGame Golf · Apr 2025
Lesson · 5:51
Bunker play · 3 steps
MrShortGame Golf · Jun 2023
Lesson · 0:53
Impact position · 1 drill · 3 steps
Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard · Nov 2024
Lesson · 19:31
Putting stroke · 4 drills · 6 steps
Paige Spiranac · Apr 2025
Lesson · 32:09
Chipping · 2 drills · 4 steps
Paige Spiranac · Mar 2025
Lesson · 27:39
Course management · 1 drill · 2 steps
Paige Spiranac · Nov 2024
Lesson · 3:45
Distance control · 4 steps
Paige Spiranac · Sep 2024
Lesson · 6:42
Distance control · 2 drills · 4 steps
Porzak Golf · Dec 2025
Lesson · 7:40
Flop shot · 1 drill · 4 steps
Porzak Golf · Nov 2025
Lesson · 14:26
Chipping · 4 steps
Porzak Golf · Sep 2025
Lesson · 7:54
Weight transfer · 3 drills · 4 steps
Porzak Golf · Sep 2025
Lesson · 6:20
Course management · 5 steps
Josh Oddy · Oct 2023
Lesson · 9:29
Hip rotation · 4 drills
James Wiltshire · Sep 2025
Lesson · 29:53
Chipping · 5 steps
Professional Golf Advisor · Dec 2025
Lesson · 1:03:26
Course management · 3 drills · 3 steps
Professional Golf Advisor · Jun 2025
Lesson · 16:56
Course management · 2 drills · 4 steps
Hannah Holden Golf · Apr 2025
Lesson · 6:05
Chipping · 4 steps
James Ridyard · Nov 2025
From the videos
Maintain consistent shaft lean through the impact zone to deloft the club and ensure the face remains square to the target.
It minimizes the variables in the swing, preventing the leading edge from digging or the face from twisting, leading to more predictable distances.
Prioritize 'non-negotiable' simple motions that eliminate the big miss, such as the low-lofted bump and run.
Getting the ball on the ground as soon as possible reduces the impact of wind and poor strikes, making it the highest-percentage shot for breaking 85.
Eliminate the 'yips' by following the rotation of the shoulders rather than manipulating the clubhead with the hands.
Using the large muscles of the shoulders creates a smoother, more rhythmic tempo that prevents the jerky, 'stabby' motions associated with chipping anxiety.
Asked and answered
This usually happens when you try to 'help' the ball into the air or try to hit down too steeply to take a divot after impact. Focus on maintaining a shallow angle of attack and keeping your lower body slightly open, as Todd Graves suggests, to allow your arms to swing freely through the ball.
Use the 'Rungs on a Ladder' drill. Place targets (like towels or headcovers) at 3-yard intervals. Practice landing your ball on the first target, then the second, and so on. This builds 'feel' for landing spots rather than just swinging at a hole.
Generally, no. A common mistake is taking too much loft when it isn't needed. As Golf Sidekick advises, using a lower-lofted club like an 8-iron or PW for a bump-and-run is much safer and more consistent for most golfers.
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