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3 Releases: The Short Game System: Transform Your Technique & Thinking
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 play better 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 in golf, 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 and further enjoy your golf.
Illustrated with hundreds of photographs, including swing sequences and practice drills, 3 Releases is your ultimate short game guide.
Dan Grieve is the 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
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 play better 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 in golf, 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 and further enjoy your golf.
Illustrated with hundreds of photographs, including swing sequences and practice drills, 3 Releases is your ultimate short game guide.
Dan Grieve is the 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
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Published September 16, 2022
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January 26, 2025
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.
March 15, 2024
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.
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.
February 22, 2025
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.
July 22, 2024
Easy to follow and has definitely improved my short game.
June 16, 2025
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.
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.
August 24, 2023
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!
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!
August 18, 2024
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.
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.
November 19, 2025
Thank you for publishing this book. It will be of interest not only to golfers but also to casual fans. I spent part of the summer trying to figure out how to play bet on 1xbet. It turns out everything becomes easier when you start to see professional techniques. Read the book and apply the knowledge while watching the live broadcast. Your sports predictions will get better.
March 13, 2025
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 😆).
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 😆).
November 5, 2025
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
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
January 23, 2023
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
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
May 30, 2023
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.
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.
June 27, 2023
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.
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.
July 26, 2023
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.
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.
August 15, 2023
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.
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.
January 26, 2024
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.
Dan explains his system with such simplicity. He also has great videos on YouTube and Instagram to compliment this book. Great read. Highly recommended.
February 26, 2024
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.
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.
March 20, 2024
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.
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.
March 31, 2025
I understand so much more
Thank you Dan. You helped me make sense of the short game. I learned so much but the most impactful section was the one on types of practice. I see a path now that will allow me to improve.
Thank you Dan. You helped me make sense of the short game. I learned so much but the most impactful section was the one on types of practice. I see a path now that will allow me to improve.
May 26, 2025
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
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
November 9, 2022
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.
Loved how simple it is to read and understand. Would recommend as a must read for every golfer who loves to learn.
March 6, 2023
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.
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.
March 26, 2023
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..
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..
June 25, 2023
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!
August 13, 2023
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
Was looking for, and found, a solid and simply written book on the short game. Love the 3 release framework
September 4, 2023
A new classic
I think it will become the go-to classic work of reference for golf short game for years to come. A must read for any golfer.
I think it will become the go-to classic work of reference for golf short game for years to come. A must read for any golfer.
December 9, 2023
Great information. Easy to understand and incorporate.
January 13, 2024
great and easy read
Although he deals with some technical concepts, Dan finds a way to keep it simple and explains it in easy to digest terms.
Although he deals with some technical concepts, Dan finds a way to keep it simple and explains it in easy to digest terms.
January 31, 2024
Decent golf instruction book on all aspects of the short game
February 13, 2024
Short game masterclass
Best to read the book and then watch the videos in YouTube. Definitely one of my favorites (and I've read a lot...)
Best to read the book and then watch the videos in YouTube. Definitely one of my favorites (and I've read a lot...)
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