While I'm not going to disagree with the great. I do tend to find it to be the opposite of what he's saying. IE when you warm up you don't start out smacking a driver, you hit chips, wedges, irons, woods, driver (usually)
But when trying to learn a new swing or concept, they start with 1/2 shots or smaller clubs and groove the swing, then work your way up.
So I think his method of starting on the green and working back is actually a good idea. However.... It's 5.34 years of practicing.. if you dont practice short game for 3 years, you're gonna lose it by the time you come back to it?