Dan gives a short game lesson to football legend Dean Saunders!
PGA instructor Dan Grieve provides a comprehensive short game lesson to football legend Dean Saunders. The session focuses on correcting Dean's inside swing path and improving strike consistency using the '3 Releases' system for chipping, soft-landing shots, and bunker play. Viewers learn how to adapt setup and technique for different sand conditions and green speeds.
A common chipping fault is rolling the club 'under plane' (too far inside) on the takeaway, leading to inconsistent fat and thin strikes.
For a standard chip and run (Release 1), maintain a narrow stance with the left shoulder positioned directly over the left hip to create a stable pivot line.
When facing compact or wet sand in a bunker, lean the shaft forward and use a steeper attack angle rather than trying to use the bounce of the club.
To improve putting consistency, use the 'Prayer Drill' to ensure the stroke is powered by the shoulders and spine rather than the wrists.
Selection of the correct loft (e.g., using a pitching wedge instead of a 56-degree) can simplify distance control by allowing for a more natural roll-out.