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

This is the greatest book I have ever read on the short game. It gives you easy to follow instruction on 3 different releases for almost any situation. This book coupled with his you tube videos, will definitely improve your short game.

This book is an absolute short game, game changer. After having a decent short game for years I suddenly developed short game yips and it nearly ruined golf for me. The techniques and mindsets in this book were an absolute cure. Here's why: -Each shot is explained in detail, but with simple and easy to understand terms; non-technical. -When and why to use each shot is explained in addition to the "how," opening many more options up around the green. -Dan does an amazing job of connoting "feel" for the shots and movements and offers many helpful tips to obtain that feel...something very hard to do in print. For instance, I was struggling with my swing being disconnected from my body...all arms and hands. The thought of "pushing through the left shoulder" to start the backswing immediately improved chest rotation. -Each chapter ends with a short list of the important components of the shot coupled with photos making it VERY easy to take with you to the range or course. I added the checklists as notes on my phone for reference while practicing and it's magical. I recommend this book for ANYONE who golfs...from beginner to plus handicap. And if you want visuals, check out his instrgram feed. Thank you Dan!

Dan is an wizard when he gets a wedge in his hand and this book does a great job of relaying THE BASICS of establishing a smart, consistent, and reliable short game. The terminology and explanations in the book are straight to the point and very understandable at first read. The images that accompany the text are also top tier quality to really highlight the key areas of importance when developing your green side chipping AS WELL AS the dreaded ‘feel’ shots on approach. I can’t recommend this book enough if you’re serious about trying to score, especially beginners. I’ve always take pride in my short game but this book really has made me feel like there is no spots on my local muni’s where I would be completely hopeless. That’s an incredible confidence boost to take into a round. Don’t focus on hitting the ball 300+ yards off the tee…focus on chipping/pitching because that’s where it can really make or break the card. Dan is the man if you are looking to develop your short game shots as well as your course management when it comes to different types of lies we deal with on the course throughout the year. TL;DR if you’re serious about golf and want to put that go-to never going to shank chip shot in the bag as well as the ‘im screwed’ bail out shot that ya might not need often but when you do, you’ll be glad you looked to Dan for the info, he’s the best in the business in my humble 16 handicap opinion. Cheers Dan, you’ve changed my game and so many others.

I’m a big fan of Dan Grieve and his three releases. I discovered his YouTube videos, which are both instructional and entertaining. I love the guests he features and the way he explains his thought processes on the course. After hearing him mention his book a couple of times, I just had to order it. He’s incredibly clear, and what he shares completely transformed my short game. It went from fair to okay with the occasional flub, and now it’s actually quite good and play with more confidence. I shaved several strokes off my handicap, dropping from a 12 to an 8.5 index almost instantly! Nothing I have ever done (lessons etc) has shaved more stokes in a shorter time than this approach) I hope to meet him someday to thank him personally. I’d love to take a lesson from him, but with an ocean between us, that seems unlikely. Between his book and online videos, he has the power to truly change your short game golfing life. The key to his approach is the setup. You may not be able to swing like Rory or Bryson, but you can certainly set up to the ball as well as they do for a chip shot, and that’s 90% of it in my opinion. Nail your short game setup, and you’ll improve—he shows you how. If you have the right setup, even with a rare miss hit it still gets pretty close. To be honest, this knowledge has earned me far more money in skins games than the book cost, so it essentially paid for itself many times over. I am not a coach, but I had my wife follow his set up for short game and it produced a lot of smiles. Buy this book and watch his videos. This guy is the real deal. Thanks, Dan!

If you’re a new golfer or someone who has played the game for years, every golfer needs to develop a short game if they want to eliminate unnecessary strokes and shoot a lower score. Daniel Grieve is one of the best coaches of the short game in the world and now you can benefit from his coaching experience to improve your game around the green. I’ve watched Daniel’s YouTube content but having his book gives me some of his best advice that’s available any time I need to refresh my memory or continue to revisit his fundamentals for the short game. It’s the perfect gift for the golfer or for someone who is looking to buy a practical gift for golfer.

This book was very good. It covered all of the technical elements needed to have a very good short game. It included how to play bunker shots, chipping, pitching, how to practice etc. etc. My one criticism would be that it doesn't really cover confidence. When I play with golfers you can see a lack of confidence before the shot that affects the outcome. I can understand that improved technique will help with confidence but it helps to have some confidence in the first place. Apart from that, this is a good book on the short game.

This book was the foundation to improving my game as a weekend golfer. Every golfer needs a system or you're just guessing, the techniques in this book give you the confidence knowledge on how to approach any shot. I've learned swing feels come and go, the short game is where I make up all of my strokes. Dan breaks all of the shots down in a very clear and easy to replicate manner. Highly recommend!

Love the book. Dan is the best short game teacher in the world.

I’ve read countless golf books over the years, but Daniel Grieve’s “3 Releases” stands head and shoulders above the rest. From the very first chapter, it’s clear that Grieve not only understands the technical side of the golf swing but also knows how to communicate it in a way that actually makes sense to everyday players. What sets this book apart is how simple and actionable the concepts are. The “three releases” framework completely transformed how I think about the golf swing — it took something that always felt complicated and made it feel natural, fluid, and repeatable. After just a few practice sessions applying Grieve’s methods, I noticed a dramatic improvement in both consistency and ball flight. The writing is clear, the illustrations are spot on, and the advice feels like it’s coming from a trusted coach standing beside you on the range. Whether you’re a weekend golfer or a serious player looking to fine-tune your game, this book delivers real results. Simply put, this is the best golf book I’ve ever read. If you’re serious about improving your swing, 3 Releases is an absolute must-read

Super livre ! Je l’ai lu d’une traite, c’était formidable Je le recommande grandement Vous pouvez trouver des informations complémentaires sur la chaîne YouTube de Daniel

This book really is something special. Dan manages to explain the short game in a way that really changes the way you approach each shot. The "releases" is just a small part of the whole read, it also helps you understand when to play different shots as well as how to take the knowledge from the book and really learn it. I am far from mastering the content from the book but I am already seeing great improvements on the course. Really looking forward to this summer of practicing.

Daniel Grieve is a top PGA Golf Coach and i watch alot of his videos on Youtube. I decided to buy his book "The Three Releases" talking in detail about the short game. It is very detailed,easy to read and with some great illustrations. Highly recommend this book to give structure to everyones short game.🤗👍