3 Releases: The Short Game System: Transform Your Technique & Thinking

by Daniel Grieve

Simplicity is the key to Dan's golf coaching. He has created a short game system that any golfer can apply with immediate results – breaking down how you can improve your short game by learning new techniques and increasing your golfing IQ. Combining better technique and a better way of thinking will improve your ability to perform on the golf course.

Amateurs tend to have very little understanding of the short game when playing golf, specifically how it differs from the long game or how they can make better decisions. They have no plan. This book will give you a clear, simple system you can apply immediately and further enjoy your golf.

3 The Short Game System will give you the three key shots you need around a green. A low-running chip shot, a soft-landing spin shot, and the lob shot. You will learn the set-up and swing fundamentals to execute these shots. In addition to the greenside shots you will learn the art of bunker play and pitching, along with many other specialist shots to add to your repertoire.

Dan has taught these shots to hundreds of Tour Professionals and his clients have won Major Championships, Tour Championships, and several European Order of Merit titles. As well as learning these exact techniques, proven at the highest level, you will acquire crucial performance skills. You will develop an understanding of the intricacies of assessing the lie, the art of practice and, fundamentally, how to learn so you can perform to the best of your ability.

Illustrated with hundreds of photographs, including swing sequences and practice drills, 3 Releases is your ultimate short game guide.

Dan Grieve is head golf professional at the internationally renowned Woburn Golf Club, home of the European Tour's British Masters for many years and 10-time venue for the Women's Open Championship.



“I was very much a long game player before I met Dan. He taught me the short game which was the key ingredient to gaining my European Tour card”. Inci Mehmet, Tour Pro and Sky Sports Analyst.

“ Dan’s Short Game System is revolutionary” Owen Hargreaves, Ex - England International Footballer.

“ Dan is one of the best coaches in the world, this is your chance to enjoy his World-Class coaching.” Sir Clive Woodward

“Dan taught me a completely new way to chip and pitch” Charley Hull

“I have no doubt this book will lower your scores.” Jos Buttler, England Cricket Captain

Genres: Sports

160 pages, Hardcover

Published June 14, 2023

Reviews

[Patrick]

Great read which has really helped me get a framework for my short game. 4 stars because my short game still sucks sometimes

[Kent Sheppard]

This is a well-written and descriptive book. As someone who has played golf for 15 years and continues to face challenges, I found the insights on setup and swing paths easy to understand and implement. Golf doesn't have to be complicated; what you need is a solid foundation that you can rely on in high-pressure situations to ensure reliability and consistency. Grieve is an excellent teacher, and I discovered him through his YouTube content. I have recommended this book to several people I play with, and all of them have reported that it has positively changed their game.

[Aaron Murphy]

Fantastic book. Can't recommend it enough

[John F Bell]

Dan Grieve has a fine way of communicating - he keeps it clear - straightforward mechanics but described in practical terms and backed up by photographs of the key positions in the swing. As a top coach he is able to impart his teaching to both professional golfers and the rest of us amateurs of varying ability. I found that his videos are very helpful, particularly in conjunction with the book. Not surprised to see the warm tributes to the influence of Alex Hay - a similar lucid style, emphasising the basic elements - Alex Hay was one of the first golf writers I read and found understandable.

The emphasis on the need for practice - and patience - lies at the heart of this system - which has removed the fog of panic or hit and hope which has been the default of many amateur golfers.

[Chase Monico]

Daniel Grieves is THE short game coach taking many pros games to the next level. If you are a golfer and you have not read this book you are leaving strokes on the table. The book is easy to understand with clear illustration of technique. Giving you the knowledge to elevate your short game skills to that of a scratch golfer. The short game is the most important part of golf. Yet it is the most skipped portion of golf practice.

[Stephen Whitfield]

Easy to follow and has definitely improved my short game.

[Norman A.]

Helped my short game immensely

This book and Dan Grieve’s videos on YouTube have revolutionized my golf short game. I have gone from a very inconsistent short game golfer to someone who performs well below my handicap from 75 yards in. Dan’s systematic approach to teaching the basics of the short game is easy to understand and reasonably easy to implement with sufficient practice. The book provides the framework to become a good short game player. Adding in his videos on his YouTube channel helps one go from good to very good. I can’t recommend this book highly enough to golfers either new to the game or who continually struggle with short game shots and don’t know why.

[Tien Vominh]

Incredible Instructions

I'm so lucky to find this book early on in my golfing education. With under two years of experience, my more seasoned playing partners are shocked at my chipping (pitching is still a work in progress). I like that my short game is different from my long game, as opposed to being a miniature version of it. It really allows me to separate the two during practice.

Hope you find this book as helpful as I did!

[Sam Burton]

Essential reading for any golfer who seeks a lower handicap.

I am in the early stages of applying Dan’s short game techniques to my own golf and have witnessed a vast improvement already. I no longer fear the dreaded chip shot and now have a clearer idea of which shot to play and how to execute it. A big thank you to Dan Grieve for enabling average golfers like me to learn from his vast experience and knowledge.

[Pete Davies]

A Short Game Master

Dan really knows how to put his knowledge across and if you’ve seen his YouTube channel you will see that he not only knows what to do, but he shows he can play all the shots he teaches as well.
This book pulls all you need to understand about his 3 Releases system and is delivered in an easy to follow way with summaries at the end of each Release.
I highly recommend using this book, together with Dan’s YT videos, as a great way to enhance your short game.

[catrin russell]

If you only read one golf book - make it this one

As a two handicap senior female golfer I was looking for something to make the short game click. Started watching a few of Dans videos on Facebook / YouTube -loved what I saw. Then found and bought the book. I have never been as excited to start the golf season. (and I’m usually pretty excited 😆).

[Aido]

The short game bible

Best advice is to get this book and check out the YouTube channel in parallel. Also, ignore any other instructions on the short game other than Dan's so as to avoid confusion. In my experience it can cause a mixup of techniques standing over the ball which is a killer. Follow this to the letter and you'll fall in love with this part of the game

[Jorge Obregón]

Amazing book for chipping and short game

This book is truly remarkable because it is written in a smart and simple way in which you can actually remember the ideas and then put them into practice. I thought also that it does not “make up” theories that make no sense. I really recommend it.

[Graham Prest]

For all golfers whatever their standard

A go to book for those wanting to understand short game principles & how to implement them. Well done Dan for explaining & summarising things in such a simple understandable way

[Rupert Cotton]

3 Releases is an outstanding read.

I’ve read a lot of books on the short game and 3 Releases without a doubt is top of the list. Anyone wishing to improve their short game I heartily recommend you buy this book.

[Mk]

Very clear and concise instruction

Dan Grieves provides a clear understanding of what is required for the golf short game. I’ve already tried out some of the instructive techniques with good results. Highly recommended.

[Sarah Cooper]

well written, Daniel knows his subject.

Read it all(usually quit on golf instruction books) kept my interest with enough examples to enable me to included it in my practice regime straight away.

[Pål Otto Eide]

The insight you need to the short game

Very instructive and clear concepts outlined. Would love a bit more exercises but that can be found on social media and YouTube alongside instruction videos.

[Phil Joel]

Great Tips that are easy to understand

Dan explains his system with such simplicity. He also has great videos on YouTube and Instagram to compliment this book. Great read. Highly recommended.

[Gary Wilson]

Excellent instruction

Dan provides very specific and understandable guidance and techniques for all the short game shots. It’s the best instruction I’ve come across. I’ll be re-reading this many times for reinforcement of his method. Thank you Dan.

[Mark Teister]

Great Book

Concise and very readable. This is something that will be re-read often. I’ve watched Dan on Instagram and was hesitant to get the book because his release system seemed complicated. Now I realize how necessary it is to become a competent golfer.

[Divya Goel]

best Shortgame manual

Very practical advice throughout the entire book. I probably needs to be kept as a reference and read repeatedly . I recommend reading this book for those who are serious about improving their short game

[Wendy Brookes]

One of the best golf instruction books that I have read.
great pictures, longer explanation and then a short easy guide to take to the course. He now has a left handed version out as well. so good for him recognizing lefties..

[Gary Causer]

An excellent book with a system for all the short game shots and how to assess when to play them . Also how to learn them and incorporate into your game. I wish I knew a lot of this earlier , it will make a difference to your game and is very easy to read.

[Emily M Yates]

Great Companion to Dan's YouTube Channel

A succinct but comprehensive guide to the short game. If you have seen Dan's videos on YouTube you will get more out of them with this book as a reference companion.

[Amardip Malik]

Perfect book for every level of golfer

Loved how simple it is to read and understand. Would recommend as a must read for every golfer who loves to learn.

[Siow Siong]

KISS the best system of short game

Daniel kept it simple and short for the most difficult part of the game. Easy to follow instructions. And those IG videos are just awesome.

[Bob]

A good read

Liked the book very much. It covers what golfers should know. Read the book. Follow the instructions , and one will be on the right track..

[Alit]

I‘m a scratch golfer and thought these were the best explanations I have ever read on how to play those short game, score saving shots. Bravo!

[Diana]

solid system for short game

Was looking for, and found, a solid and simply written book on the short game. Love the 3 release framework