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-- Daniel

In my bag: :callaway: Paradym :callaway: Epic Flash 3.5W (16 degrees)

:callaway: Rogue Pro 3-PW :edel: SMS Wedges - V-Grind (48, 54, 58):edel: Putter

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Day 63.  Today didn't go as planned, but I was still able to hit a dozen full swings with an 8-iron in my practice room (mat, into net, real balls, indoors). 

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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Day 313

Just finished up on the DR in preparation to play a par 3 course. 

Hit my 7W, 7i, 9i, AW, and SW.  Focus was on my preshot routine for alignment.  A one piece take away, and crisp contact on the ball with my 70% swing tempo. 

The first green will tell me how well my putting will go to day.  

Target score is 62. Then again, not sure there are actually 18 holes? I should probably know that...lol

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A whole bunch of Tour Edge golf stuff...... :beer:

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Day 36, November 10

golf specific workout and shoulder turn work in front of mirror. 

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

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DAY 352   I was able to get out today for a couple of hours... and continued to work on Key #1 Steady Head and Key #2 Weight Forward.   Also used the JetStick again to continue working on improving my swing speed.  

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Day 121

First day I really felt well (physically) doing seriously full swings this week.  

Worked my new 60º and felt good with the results up to 50 yards, again.  Great height with good results in getting close to the hole.  I suspect I would have been able to one putt from many of the stopping points.  I was not doing anything greater than a 3/4 swing.

Took full swings with a 3h.  Too many topped balls due to pulling my head up just a bit. Really worked to keep it down with a continuous turn of the hips.  Not sure why I could not just relax and swing through the ball better.  I did improve as I worked on the corrections.

7i and 7h were ok but not great, took a while to get both of them on track. Nice loft from both; but the 7i was a bit erratic in terms of directions.  Not wildly off, but just enough to make me focus on how open or closed the club was.

 

In My BELDIN Green Bay Packer 1999 SUPER BOWL CHAMPION bag :  :ping: G410 Plus Alta Red CB 55 sr,  GX-7  (acting as a 3 wood)  :ping: 4H, 5H. Sr Flex   :ping:  G400 6i Sr Flex, G-Max 7i. 9i Sr Flex , Glide 2.0  Wedges (50º, 56º, 60º)  :touredge:  Chipper  :ping: Putter: Cadence Mid-TR 350g:bridgestone:  e12 for the items I try to hit on purpose.  :footjoy: on my feet and hands, US Embassy-Singapore hat on my head (with PACKERS, Brewers or UW-Badgers hats as options).

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Day 270 - November 10, 2018 - Putting work downstairs on the basement SynLawn. Again. Pens won.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

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Day 30: Mirror work today. Just focused on set up today.

-- Daniel

In my bag: :callaway: Paradym :callaway: Epic Flash 3.5W (16 degrees)

:callaway: Rogue Pro 3-PW :edel: SMS Wedges - V-Grind (48, 54, 58):edel: Putter

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Day 57:

Played 18 today. My GG died 4 holes in, so no data. Drove the ball beautifully. Irons are still a mess. Putting and pitching came and went and then came back again. 

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Day 314

Just an easy 30 minutes of putting this morning.

Using one ball, focus was on reads, rolling the ball over my chosen line, and absolutely no 3 putts. 

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A whole bunch of Tour Edge golf stuff...... :beer:

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Day 122

Beautiful day to swing a club!! 

Clear blue skies, no real wind, 66º.

Hit every club at least 6 times.  Added one for any serious flaw beyond a simple fade or push, to topped flight due to pulling my head up.  160 swings  over all.

Big thing, aside from taking care to continue to develop a pre-shot routine, was taking my time between shots, time between clubs.  I really worked on not rushing nor hitting the ball as hard as possible.  Result was greater distance and more on line.

The task today was to enjoy the weather, have fun, correct the "next shot", and not fret about the "last shot."

In My BELDIN Green Bay Packer 1999 SUPER BOWL CHAMPION bag :  :ping: G410 Plus Alta Red CB 55 sr,  GX-7  (acting as a 3 wood)  :ping: 4H, 5H. Sr Flex   :ping:  G400 6i Sr Flex, G-Max 7i. 9i Sr Flex , Glide 2.0  Wedges (50º, 56º, 60º)  :touredge:  Chipper  :ping: Putter: Cadence Mid-TR 350g:bridgestone:  e12 for the items I try to hit on purpose.  :footjoy: on my feet and hands, US Embassy-Singapore hat on my head (with PACKERS, Brewers or UW-Badgers hats as options).

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Day 37, November 11

light day. Just some easy swings working on feels

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

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boogielicious - Adjective describing the perfect surf wave

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DAY 353     Out on the range at The Legacy Club for a couple of hours working on the same issues....  Key #1 Steady Head and Key #2 Weight Forward.   Also used the JetStick to continue my work on improving swing speed.  If my reports seem repetitive and boring, they are.. I am committed to fixing these issues..... which have plagued me for what seems like "forever!"  

Tomorrow back at it again! :-)

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Day 271 - November 11, 2018 - Hit a bunch of balls testing out and working with the SkyTrak. Then did another workout, after which my arms are pretty much useless. 😛

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

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Day 58: 

5+ Minutes of mirror work on some old feels. Right elbow chasing belly button. Not sure I ever committed enough to that swing thought. 

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Day 31: Worked on the shallowing feel in the downswing again today.

-- Daniel

In my bag: :callaway: Paradym :callaway: Epic Flash 3.5W (16 degrees)

:callaway: Rogue Pro 3-PW :edel: SMS Wedges - V-Grind (48, 54, 58):edel: Putter

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Day 64.  Missed yesterday, 11/10 (second miss in last 28 days).  Today I found ten minutes to hit 8-iron full swings, indoors, off a mat, into a net.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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DAY 354     Rise and Grind... out by 7:30 a.m.  Spent 3 solid hours on the range working on Key #1 and Key #2.  Also used the JetStick to continue my work on improving my swing speed.  Then headed to the fitness center for an hour long Golf Specific Conditioning session... that kicked my butt!!!   Came home and took a nap!!! :-)  Maybe I should have gone for the flexibility session.

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