Sieckmann book is good for pitcking , chipping , but chapter on bunkers is poorly written or edited , and the advice given is actually contradictory : one paragraph says 'there is little or no weight shift in bunker shots' ,and a few paragraphs later on faults and cures it says 'you may have this fault because of insufficient weight shift. Also, for those that flip their hands at impact while chipping having the ball back with forward shaft lean and quiet hands can quickly get them hitting much better chips. Whatever your level and aspirations, Dan will improve your golf and ultimately help you enjoy this great game even more! Over 400 Coaching Videos - technique, strategy, drills, practice drills, mental and course management.

I'm not a short-game wizard by any stretch, but having this clarity is definitely improving my short game, and I see nothing but a positive trend as I continue to practice it. I've started using the bounce more, with a more modern setup, over the past 10 years - I can see the benefits of it, but it never seems natural to me. This Advanced Short Game School is only available for those who have attended the DG Short Game School. Whether you are an ambitious club golfer of any level serious about improving or an established Tour Player then Dan will look forward to helping you.Some of the best Tour Professional’s in the world trust Dan with their Short Game and you can also enjoy Dan’s coaching which has transformed so many Amateur golfer’s games. I have not read the book but this guy’s IG posts seem to be very much similar to the new way of playing the short game. I can even hit beautiful high spinners off hard pan now that go close to the hole whereas before unless I was putting it I’d hit mostly fats and thins from that sort of lie. Sieckmann book is good for pitching , chipping , but chapter on bunkers is poorly written or edited , and the advice given is actually contradictory : one paragraph says 'there is little or no weight shift in bunker shots' ,and a few paragraphs later on faults and cures it says 'you may have this fault because of insufficient weight shift.

On course is a bit of a mixed bag because I have not practiced much lately, so fell into old habits but the refresher last week helped me a few times this last weekend. The courses I play at tend to have small greens, heavily guarded and never more of 3ft of fringe before you’re into the thick stuff. As well as learning these exact techniques, proven at the highest level in golf, you will acquire crucial performance skills. In the negative bounce situation if the club bottoms out before the ball, it could dig resulting in a chunk, whereas positive bounce will help the club glide into the ball.Whilst busy coaching the next generation of Tour Players including some of the best Juniors in the UK and in 2019 coached Ellen Hume to the English Women’s Amateur Championship. Once you get the hang of it, the chipping game becomes great fun and what these guys teach is much more the way to go. Other Member benefits include exclusive invites to DG Academy Events at Woburn and Coaching discounts. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Short game specialist Grieve is head 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. But my instructor wanted me to start practicing the back foot, shaft lean style of chipping to help integrate hands forward into my full swing as well.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. He says varying stance width and gripping down on the club will act as a natural governor of swing length. My trouble actually started after reading Utley's book out of boredom, wasn't even having any trouble at the time, which was a major mistake. The Sieckman book didn’t talk enough about keeping your height through the shot and in fact coming up as you go through it.

The PGA have recognised Dan’s coaching achievements by honouring him with Advanced Fellowship of the PGA and is a Golf Monthly UK Top-50 Coach. It seems to me teachers are moving away from the shaft lean style and teaching more to use the bounce. Regarding the "finesse" game (40 yards and in) I really like his concept of breaking down these shots into chip and run, soft landing and flop shots. Their collective expertise and dedication ensure that Golf Today remains a premier destination for golf enthusiasts seeking the latest news, insightful analysis, and engaging stories from the world of golf. With under two years of experience, my more seasoned playing partners are shocked at my chipping (pitching is still a work in progress).Did this for a few years, untill I was taught something different, that made me a much better chipper. Got this as a gift as well, I’ve seen a few of his YouTube videos and really looking forward to reading the book and working on the techniques. Dan is world renowned for his short game coaching and his Short Game School is the most attended Golf School in the UK.