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Day 49: short putting session, working on putts from 10 feet and in. 

-- 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

 :aimpoint:

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Day 126 (05 Sep 24) - walked the front nine at home course with the “vintage set” (Toney Penna persimmon 1-3-5 woods, MacGregor Mike Souchak 4-9 irons along with. MacGregor Dbl Duty wedge, Spalding KroFlite SW, Spalding Tournament putter).  Played from my regular tees and managed a +7 43.  Key to the day was focused course management and remembering just how small the sweet spot is on all these clubs….love the challenge and dig the rewards of playing these clubs. 

Ping G400 SFT 10deg  R flex
Ping G410 3w R flex
Ping G400 3h and 4h R flex
Taylormade SLDR 5i thru PW graphite shaft R flex
Cleveland CBX wedges - 50, 54, 58 or 52, 58 (depending on my mood)
Odyssey Versa or White Steel #5
Srixon Q Star

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Day 7: September 5th, 2024

Got to the range again today. Spent a bunch of time working on where and not how. 

I even played the game in which you try to hit the different distances with the random number generator. 

My bag is an ever-changing combination of clubs. 

A mix I am forever tinkering with. 

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9/5/24: Day 1

Played 9 holes this afternoon, worked on course strategy, and picturing shots.

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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Day 257: 9/5/24

Hour-long range session working on maintaining right arm extension. For the most part I hit the ball well.

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Day 50: range session. Worked on just start line and getting the ball to go where I want it. 

-- 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

 :aimpoint:

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Day 237 - Got some really good setup/backswing work in.
 

It’s amazing how big of a difference filming yourself can make. I saw some footage of my driver swing from this past weekend; it’s a miracle I can even reach the ball with how far away I was standing. So I worked on that and some good feels for a full backswing.

Now I just need to take that to the course this weekend for the club championship…


Day 8: September 6, 2024

Was at the range today. Didn't have a great practice. Everything "felt" off. 

Got home and spent a long time in front of the mirrors trying to figure out what's not right. 

My bag is an ever-changing combination of clubs. 

A mix I am forever tinkering with. 

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Day 51: a bit of putting work during calls. Worked on making sure the handle is raised and then just start line. 

-- 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

 :aimpoint:

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Day 127 (06 Sep 24) - weekly men’s Friday round, except I kept the ole woods and irons from the day before in play.  Generated some buzz as several reminisced on when they started, others just said I was crazy,  best part, the round was pretty solid in terms of score as I pretty much played the lofts for how far a club would go and not worry about the number on the bottom of the club.  

Ping G400 SFT 10deg  R flex
Ping G410 3w R flex
Ping G400 3h and 4h R flex
Taylormade SLDR 5i thru PW graphite shaft R flex
Cleveland CBX wedges - 50, 54, 58 or 52, 58 (depending on my mood)
Odyssey Versa or White Steel #5
Srixon Q Star

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Day 259: 9/7/24

Upper Core lesson with Gig Hilton at Sapona Golf Club in Lexington, NC. Great lesson! Really ripping it at the end of the session. Worked on simulator and weight mats to help with weight transfer and sequencing.

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Day 128 (07 Sep 24) -  Let’s see - band rehearsal this morning, rain (which we need), headed to meet up with my bride at the beach…yup about 20mins of some swings with the 8i hitting into the net, focused on setup and keeping tempo smooth thru the ball. 

Ping G400 SFT 10deg  R flex
Ping G410 3w R flex
Ping G400 3h and 4h R flex
Taylormade SLDR 5i thru PW graphite shaft R flex
Cleveland CBX wedges - 50, 54, 58 or 52, 58 (depending on my mood)
Odyssey Versa or White Steel #5
Srixon Q Star

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Day 52: did a stack session. 

-- 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

 :aimpoint:

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Day 260: 9/8/24

Worked on weight shift patterns we focused on yesterday. Hoped to hit the range today but wasn’t able to break away.

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Day 129 (08 Sep 24)  - mirror work focused on setup and weight shift. 

Ping G400 SFT 10deg  R flex
Ping G410 3w R flex
Ping G400 3h and 4h R flex
Taylormade SLDR 5i thru PW graphite shaft R flex
Cleveland CBX wedges - 50, 54, 58 or 52, 58 (depending on my mood)
Odyssey Versa or White Steel #5
Srixon Q Star

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

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