PGA coach Dan Grieve outlines a high-efficiency 15-minute short game practice routine designed for time-poor golfers. The session is divided into three distinct 5-minute segments: block technical practice, random lie simulation, and competitive hole-out drills. Grieve emphasizes his 'Three Release' system and provides specific guidance on handling bare lies and bunker shots under pressure.
Structure practice into three 5-minute blocks: technical (block), situational (random), and competitive (pressure).
Use block practice to verify setup basics like ball position and shaft lean before moving to varied shots.
Practice 'as you play' by using only one ball and refusing to 'prefer' or improve your lie during the random phase.
Focus on grip pressure, specifically keeping thumb pressure light to allow the club to swing naturally.
Develop a 'Release 1' (low) and 'Release 2' (soft/high) to handle different distances and hazards.