The Top-5 Short Game Mistakes!

After giving tens of thousands of golf lessons over the last 20+ years of coaching, these are most common mistakes I see amateur golfers make around the greens. Watch carefully and let me know if you think any of these apply to you in the comments below!
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0:00 Intro
0:41 lack of versatility
7:14 Grip pressure
10:23 Visualisation
13:43 Forcing loft when pitching
16:58 Reading the lie
20:19 Outro

[@hoyama001]

"I'm a reasonable short game player." LOL. Too modest. You can say it. I'm a world class short game player.

[@daddyharry6065]

You are a world class short game playa. 👍🏼🤣

[@nicke6394]

Holing out 👌👍

[@JeremiahAlphonsus]

He’s here participating in the long tradition of English understatement. It’s Americans, especially those of a certain demographic, who thump their chests like gorillas.

[@4rounder312]

I'm impressed, not only can he teach and improve his students, he can execute the shots on demand. I bought his book.

[@marcoliverschulze4]

I got his book, helped me a lot!!! Wish I could find something similiar for irons and driver…..

[@JeremiahAlphonsus]

@@marcoliverschulze4SagutoGolf here on YT and, even better, his online school at Saguto.Golf. I’ve just given you the key to driver and irons. You need nothing else. As for course management, the priceless Golf Sidekick channel. I’ve just given you gold. Don’t squander it.

[@georgejung5429]

A good read?

[@dougm659]

Once upon a time, Dave Pelz was the king of short game instruction and made a fortune in the process of selling books and coaching pros like Payne Stewart. The trouble with him was that his books and approach are extremely detailed and complex….Dan, by contrast, boils it all down to simple basics and is thus far more effective and practical for us hackers to employ….top coach!

[@lyricalgenius23]

I have used a gap wedge for all of these shots and I was so inconsistent. I tried using a 7, 8 and 9 today and practiced for about 2 hours and I was hitting 8 out of 10 shots to within 10 feet (from 60 to 100 feet) and even my worst shots were 13-15 feet and were still make-able. I chipped in or hit it stone dead so many times. These are my favorite videos ever, thank you.

[@juliusvizgirdas1850]

No one will say they waisted time by watching your videos. 1000 times Brilliant, huge thanks for your work.

[@rk-ez6ch]

Dan is the ONLY PERSON I listen to and watch for short game play!!!! Incredible!!

[@nigelmanson8741]

An absolute game changer. These videos along with Dan's book have revolutionised my short game. Such a good tutor who is a master of his craft. I've lost count of the number of golfers I've recommended his book and videos too. Keep it up & a big thank you Dan.

[@johnnycasswell7290]

Another great video from Dan - so clear and easy to see what he is teaching and the impact of it. Loving watching his different videos and trying to improve my short game. Practice and reading the book over the winter months will hopefully set me up for next season!👍

[@michaelsanders9314]

This is the content golfers want to, and need to see. Brilliant stuff Dan. P.S. love your book 👍

[@DanGrieveGolf]

Thank you and glad to be helping!

[@andrewsheppard2404]

@@DanGrieveGolf Dan's book is superb to be fair. Highly recommend it.

[@mpolokengmampana366]

I came across your channel yesterday. I watched 3 of your videos and applied your teachings in my practice session today. I'm not exaggerating when I say my chipping improved immediately. I absolutely love your content, Dan. You have literally changed my chipping game overnight.

[@telstar72]

Without doubt the most informative and useful content on YT for golf instruction. Spotted myself 3 outta 5! Off to the practice ground… Thank you DG, much appreciated.

[@timchamberlain5858]

These longer videos have been fantastic! I could listen to Dan talk about short game for hours.

[@richtherealtor1591]

One of the best short game videos I’ve seen in a while. Thank you very much.

[@66stangRh]

I have watched this twice along with the lesson with Rick shiels twice. So good! Thank you so much! I love trying to practice what I learn from your videos. ❤

[@Dweebus84]

Dan’s ability to communicate such an intricate part of the game so simply really speaks to his mastery. Using his book and these videos in conjunction with each other has improved my short game leaps and bounds in a very short amount of time. I am very grateful to have found Dan on this platform!! Thank you SO much for all that you do, sir!!

[@genedalton2712]

Hey Dan just found you on You Tube and a great video this is. I bought your book several months ago and got a LOT out of it. It really helped my short game. After reading the book and applying your techniques my “strokes gained” on the short game, went from a slightly negative number to a slightly positive number. So I got a lot out of it! Thanks for all the help on the short game.

[@johncraven6367]

Brilliant video reiterating everything you need to be conscious of to produce your best. Thanks again

[@commonman317]

Yet again, very grateful for Dan's instructional videos. I have the book, and made checklists for all 3 of the releases. In the very few times I had a chance to practice them, I noticed some improvements already. As a beginner, it is a nice feeling when I hit a great shot while following these techniques. Thank You.

[@Luis1958able]

Simply Extraordinary Dan. The best short Game lesson by far. It is your way of aproaching and clearly explaining this part of the game.

[@Brickktopp]

Dan you are the man , i done the short game school and you transformed my shortgame in a few short hours . Loving the content

[@DonAl9114]

Thank you so much. The way you explain each different shot is just amazing. I like the technical approach. It helps to understand the club selection and the swing to be used. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊🇩🇪

[@stefan-t--]

There has not been a larger reduction to my scoring average in a shorter period of time than fully embracing the dan grieve short game mindset, this video is incredible as are all the rest. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@daniera7635]

Thank you Dan...Yes great reinforcement.. Your 3 Release book has helped my short game & confidence greatly.

[@robjones3420]

Brilliant coach, makes understanding it so easy and breaks things down to the basic elements. No click bait just good honest experience

[@ml9316]

I was first introduced to your content on Rick Shiels’ channel as I’m sure thousands of others were. Bought the book and can honestly say that your methods have had the most direct immediate impact on my game of any creator/teacher/coach that I’ve come across. So easy to understand and satisfying when you get it right. Thanks!

[@Automation_Control_Tuning]

Great tips! No gimmicks or click bait. Thank you for your help !

[@bmurd45]

Thank you so much for this just covered everything I have done wrong recently. Looking to get my handicap down from 7 and this was short game Gold for me. Lightbulb moment definitely. 🙌

[@jarlathbrine7904]

Superb coaching content and demonstrated so clearly. Thank you

[@ipisca]

Hello dan! I have your book and with the quality of your videos they make a spectacular combo! My short game has improved substantially! thank you very much, saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@Natenezz12]

Some of the best short game instruction that I've ever seen. I'm buying his book.

[@EverydayBroC10]

From the USA and book owner: Dan your videos and textbook have helped me tremendously and I want to say thank you. You just have a way of connecting in simplicity. I don't miss a single one.

[@thepizzaguy8955]

All Hail Dan Grieve. Thank you so much for this content. When I watched the video with RS the point about grip pressure completely changed my chipping as well as putting.

[@keithsherwin801]

Something very easy to understand from all your explanations in this Dan. Some stuff, I've been doing naturally but some are light bulb moments! cheers!!

[@vivektulja4516]

This is real advice. Real information, well described and demonstrated.

[@halmstadt]

Fantastic content, thank you. Just ordered your book, can't wait to turn the pages and learn about the short game.

[@user-mj9fy1jd9b]

Awesome content. Can't wait for the putting instructions and book(short game)!

[@williamhammar4821]

Thanx for another great video Dan!!!

[@clearlyflawed3204]

Gold. Pure gold. Thank you!

[@robertfairbairn2460]

Excellent content. Great work Dan!

[@johntrung]

Thanks a lot for your contribution . Your advice on loosening the right hand absolutely change my game. I have had more great chipping shots than ever

[@timothymoorman7437]

Very well done with a magical touch around the green. A most informative video. Excellent!

[@richardhutton3150]

Great video Dan I got your book and I will be reading it over and over again,thank you for sharing your experience with us and your valuable time.

[@neutrino61]

What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lukeokoth]

@DanGrieveGolf, this is amazing content. The freedom your 3 release technique and online coaching has given my game is nothing short of amazing. No longer am I one dimensional in short game but my confidence on the course has also improved knowing I now have the tools to get up & down whenever I miss the green which for a high handicapper like me is quite a lot. Even my short game practice is now more meaningful & structured to the point where I'm not worried whenever I find the practice green at my home course inaccessible. I simply find a quiet spot & chip into a hoop going through the releases as I use my imagination to picture how the ball will most likely react. Rest assured my weekend fourball pairings over the past few rounds have been pleasantly surprised not just because of my length off the tee but also the finesse that comes with the short game. Can't wait for that magical round where every aspect of my game just comes together.... 💯👊

[@emilymcintosh3645]

To the point exactly, you make things easy Dan and for me I like things that are straight forward, the pro at my golf club is far too technical which the average golfer does not need, keep up the videos they are brilliant.

[@ScottDupuy]

Brilliant video Dan. Just read your book and found it enlightening! Thanks a million!

[@bennokurvits1420]

Hard to argue with the logic of your approach to this part of the game. Very clear instruction.

[@piazzaj88]

Bought the book and love it, thank you so much for these videos!

[@anthonyviola9400]

Very very helpful vid lesson with tons of great content! Thanks!

[@Brandon_Balentine]

I just stood up in my office and changed my grip pressure to a "3" and I felt like it was SO MUCH easier to let the club release and the contact on the carpet seemed more consistent than when I've practiced before. Very cool! Thanks!

[@andrewsheppard2404]

Read Dan's short game book and it transformed my short game in one week. He is an incredible coach. Thanks Dan.

[@derekunderwood3356]

I need that book!

[@BarrieFitzgerald-ch2rw]

Is it the 3 release short game system

[@otcr]

I agree. Bought it too. It’s transformative.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

​@@BarrieFitzgerald-ch2rwYES.

[@ianblackburn5935]

Yeah, maybe not so quick for me, but seen a step change in my short game this year after getting Dans book and working through it 👌

[@joeboyle6728]

Excellent guidance. Many thanks.

[@dickyrock1]

Thanks Dan, nice video, very informative.

[@darrencorbett2608]

Class vid, makes its so simple to understand.

[@7NickElliott]

Fantastic video Dan, thank you 😊⛳️

[@sydn53]

Fantastic advice Dan. 👍 Grip pressure & club selection an issue for me.

[@eyeone5]

Dan you provide excellent information, unfortunately I am guilty of all the faults . On the good side I recently got your book and now have a direction for improvement. Thank you

[@lorenzopellacani9179]

You are impressive. Can't wait to have a lesson with you. Your book blew my mind!

[@davidwheeler9222]

A true master of the short game,... not only as a teacher but as a player! If you can, get down to Woburn to see him, all of these videos are superb but having Dan look at your game and picking out your individual faults takes your game to another level.

[@rw5591]

Great tips here, right on the money. I don’t know a single digit handicap golfer that only uses 1 club around the greens. Understanding the lie is everything and will set you up for success.

[@ryanalley2446]

Very Insightful, thank you! I'll definitely start working on pitching with my gap and pitching wedge rather than defaulting to the fuller swing with my 56'. The 9/8 iron bump and run/pitch is also a shot I don't play as I struggle to control the distance. I will start working on these to add more versatility to my short game 🙂

[@markcrisp]

What a great video. Thank you very much

[@mash5702]

natural teacher, thank you.

[@chandlerchen2854]

This is really good, very helpful.

[@dermotokeeffe7369]

Fantastic lessons Dan. Bought the book. Has made a huge difference to my short game. Single figures, Here We Come 😂

[@beanturd2686]

Best short game teacher! Thanks!

[@carldadams29]

Soooo good, very helpful

[@anandshah71]

Wonderful video I keep on experimenting so this entire week I played all my short game shots with 7 iron and it was wonderful pitch and roll excellent sometimes I get tensed with SW if it tops

[@mariad750]

Fantastic video! I am that player who tries to fit all shots into one club. Going to start working on proper club selection based on conditions. Thank you!

[@FiShInG-rw9cc]

Dan. Not sure your aware of the help you are giving to golfers. Your knowledge and delivery of these videos really are invaluable. Thank you 🙏

[@mattmcmahon3002]

Great lesson Dan. I wish i would have had this in high school!

[@philipbaddeley9163]

Dan, to me the point you raise about grip pressure is gold but probably extends through the bag. Brilliant interview with Rick after his lesson - you should definitely produce a video based on the book. Like many others on KZbin, I’ve not bought a book on golf instruction for many years but I’ve just ordered yours ! I look forward to “stroking” chips just like you !

[@Funktapus47]

Wow, great video, extremely helpful

[@tonytomlin6089]

Great instruction Dan.

[@donalodonovan9967]

Really good video.. thank you 👍👍👍👍

[@johnrobson1122]

Great vlog so simple and hopefully able to execute nice one.

[@user-ms5ve9rj8k]

You make it look so easy Sir.I am so bad you could hand a club to anyone off the street who has never held a golf club before and i am confident they would chip better than me.Been practising in my loft into a hanging blanket as weather dreadful just trying to get consistent strikes. To help me with tempo i say to myself slowly "chip well" as i play the shot to try and get same tempo time and again.Your tempo is beautiful to watch.

[@Pooler29]

Such a pleasure to watch someone go about their business when they are a master of their craft...

[@andreazorzetto1897]

Immaculate lesson, as always btw 👏👏👏👏

[@hickorydragon8114]

I absolutely love the idea of making a practice swing or rehearsal shot with the ghost ball. My biggest short coming with my pre-shot routine is making practice swings that are fairly reasonable, but really not envisioning and feeling the shot as if it were real. I think pantomiming the ghost ball will help me with that visualization and imaginative creative process . Thank you for all you have done. Also, I need to be using more eight irons especially when I have an uphill line and a lot of green.

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

"Short Shots" are usually the only time I take Practice Swings. I take the First for "Form", if that felt 'Right' then the Second is "Form and Power" - for the Distance to Target Spot. If the Second felt Good, then I play the Shot.

[@danielspaven5394]

Fantastic content! 👍

[@neilcowen2831]

Brilliant Dan I’ve no short game yet defo wi be seeing you or your staff soon 👌

[@jackbowman4788]

Good one Dan - reinforces the book😊

[@charlesmccormick2625]

Read “3 Releases” great, colorful, instructional videos on these skills. Don’t see much short game skill commentary among top 6 KZbin golf instructors! You are the trifecta of experience, skill-teach, and pedagogy(getting the signal to students)!

[@carloscastro355]

Great video . Can’t wait to go practice and think more

[@DanGrieveGolf]

Great, go for it. IQ and technique = 🏆

[@georgejung5429]

I could watch this guy chip & pitch & explain everything to do with both for almost the rest of my life.

[@robertrainey906]

Great video!

[@chengwon]

I’m a new fan here! I just bought the book, the best birthday gift

[@terrysmith1620]

Great video Dan!

[@michaelrood2751]

Brilliant stuff

[@davehurley26]

Brilliant just brilliant 👍💯

[@aartvdmolen]

Great video Dan 😀 Love your book 🍾🥇

[@TheStaniG]

I watched the video with Rick Shiels religiously, he has alot of the same faults I have in my short game and it was eye opening watching him change his shorts. Didnt know you had a book until now, subbed! And I'll probably pickup the book too.

[@donmorrison9498]

Wow! Excellent!

[@albandb9366]

Love those videos

[@murrayyates5263]

I just won a tournament here in New Zealand. In te puia East coast open. Thanks to you Dan release 1 and 3 got me 4 wins in match play

[@malthuswasright]

Dan's channel should have 10 ties the subscribers he has. So easy to grasp and take to the practice area or the course.

[@deananagnos2750]

Like to see more in depth on pitching. 40-70 yards.

[@The_Madd_Golfer]

Great stuff! The only comparable tips I've seen is from Dave Pelz. Thank you Dan and I'm so glad I found you.

[@Chris_Traynor]

Solid stuff!