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8/29 (part II) - greenside chipping with putting technique x 30 mins over lunch break at nearby course.

*in the 5 rounds that immediately preceded my learning AimPoint Express I had a whopping 21 3-putts. In the immediate 5 rounds that followed, just 5. 

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Driver: :callaway: Rogue ST  /  Woods: :tmade: Stealth 5W / Hybrid: :tmade: Stealth 25* / Irons: :ping: i500’s /  Wedges: :edel: 54*, 58*; Putter: :scotty_cameron: Futura 5  Ball: image.png Vero X1

 

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I have completed the August 2016 Practice Challenge.  That makes 4 straight months for me. Just gotta keep it up some things are better, some still need work.

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8/1/2016: Short, straight putts, through a series of ball gates (with a gate around the putter as well). About 10 minutes worth. Simple, but hasn't gotten boring yet.

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8/31/16: Slower backswings with a slightly faster through swing. Swinging at perhaps 60-65% of my "normal speed" I honestly don't lose much distance with it. So I think I might use this for a whi

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8/29/2016:

Nothing fancy today. 15 minutes of slow swings hitting balls with my pitching wedge. Focusing on making a good turn and checking the feeling at different positions. 

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On August 29, 2016 at 4:10 AM, woodzie264 said:

8/29 - grip, stance, slow take aways, low point control, in line impact position, weight shift. Also did medicine ball swings at gym this morning working on weight shift.

8/30 - Diddo 

Driver: :callaway: Rogue ST  /  Woods: :tmade: Stealth 5W / Hybrid: :tmade: Stealth 25* / Irons: :ping: i500’s /  Wedges: :edel: 54*, 58*; Putter: :scotty_cameron: Futura 5  Ball: image.png Vero X1

 

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8/30/16:

100 yard shots with my PW and 50° wedge (a different 50° still have to get my EXi restarted)... Trying to get some feel for the distance.

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Ball: 2022 :callaway: Chrome Soft Triple Track Driver: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond 8° MCA Kai’li 70s FW: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond  H: :callaway: Apex Pro 21 20°I (3-PW) :callaway: Apex 21 UST Recoil 95 (3), Recoil 110 (4-PW). Wedges: :callaway: Jaws Raw 50°, 54°, 60° UST Recoil 110 Putter: :odyssey: Tri-Hot 5K Triple Wide 35”

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8/30/2016:

10 minutes of slow swings and shots with my pitching wedge. Focus on head steady and no sway back. Then about 20 minutes or so practicing chipping and pitching.

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8/31 - mirror work x 10 mins

Driver: :callaway: Rogue ST  /  Woods: :tmade: Stealth 5W / Hybrid: :tmade: Stealth 25* / Irons: :ping: i500’s /  Wedges: :edel: 54*, 58*; Putter: :scotty_cameron: Futura 5  Ball: image.png Vero X1

 

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8/31/16:

Slower backswings with a slightly faster through swing. Swinging at perhaps 60-65% of my "normal speed" I honestly don't lose much distance with it. So I think I might use this for a while. "Ledge" gave me this tip on Sunday. (After my match). He told me, I would be more consistent with it, so I'm giving it a shot.

As August has 31 days, I've completed the "5 Minutes Daily" challenge for August.

@iacas, how do I make text red in mobile?

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What's in Shane's Bag?     

Ball: 2022 :callaway: Chrome Soft Triple Track Driver: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond 8° MCA Kai’li 70s FW: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond  H: :callaway: Apex Pro 21 20°I (3-PW) :callaway: Apex 21 UST Recoil 95 (3), Recoil 110 (4-PW). Wedges: :callaway: Jaws Raw 50°, 54°, 60° UST Recoil 110 Putter: :odyssey: Tri-Hot 5K Triple Wide 35”

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1 hour ago, onthehunt526 said:

8/31/16:

Slower backswings with a slightly faster through swing. Swinging at perhaps 60-65% of my "normal speed" I honestly don't lose much distance with it. So I think I might use this for a while. "Ledge" gave me this tip on Sunday. (After my match). He told me, I would be more consistent with it, so I'm giving it a shot.

As August has 31 days, I've completed the "5 Minutes Daily" challenge for August.

@iacas, how do I make text red in mobile?

Yeah, I guess the color button doesn't show up in mobile (I could add it but then the box would wrap around).

I added it.

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I have completed the August 2016 Practice Challenge. 

That makes 4 straight months for me. Just gotta keep it up some things are better, some still need work.

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What's in Shane's Bag?     

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6 hours ago, onthehunt526 said:

I have completed the August 2016 Practice Challenge. 

That makes 4 straight months for me. Just gotta keep it up some things are better, some still need work.

You got it! Anyone else?

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I have finished 2 months straight.@onthehunt526 has inspired me to keep it up! 

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48 minutes ago, woodzie264 said:

I have finished 2 months straight.@onthehunt526 has inspired me to keep it up! 

Great! I've left the award on your account. Good job!

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8/31/2016:

30-45 minutes today with my pitching wedge. Bad weather is coming and it may be a few days before I can get out to hit balls, so I took advantage of the cool temps this evening and just spent some time hitting easy shots with about a 75-80% backswing. Tried to focus on keeping my head steady and watching the ball. The constant breeze made ball flight a bit unpredictable and helped me to ignore it a bit. Fun to watch the plastic balls pop up and hang in the air though.

August Challenge Completed!

Some of my posts were in the wee-hours of the next morning. I work late many nights and didn't get to post until after midnight...hopefully that won't hurt me, but I know the practice is helping so I'm good either way. :content:

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8 hours ago, roamin said:

8/31/2016:

30-45 minutes today with my pitching wedge. Bad weather is coming and it may be a few days before I can get out to hit balls, so I took advantage of the cool temps this evening and just spent some time hitting easy shots with about a 75-80% backswing. Tried to focus on keeping my head steady and watching the ball. The constant breeze made ball flight a bit unpredictable and helped me to ignore it a bit. Fun to watch the plastic balls pop up and hang in the air though.

August Challenge Completed!

Some of my posts were in the wee-hours of the next morning. I work late many nights and didn't get to post until after midnight...hopefully that won't hurt me, but I know the practice is helping so I'm good either way. :content:

You're all set! Congratulations.

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