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Day 564 - 2026-04-18

Got some work done after moving two big mirrors down to Golf Evolution.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
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Day 41 (18 Apr 26) - late afternoon short session focused on getting max rotation on hips and shoulders (routinely do these rotations during the day while standing in line for something or when the moment strikes) with club in hand.  Would do a full as stretchable backswing (in slo mo) and then complete the swing to a full as possible forward turn - then hit a hard foam ball.  Replay in my mind, then repeat the process - not a lot of balls hit - 16 total….but a solid work out. 

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 241 4-18

Wrist arch work and not hinging so early in backswing. 


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Day 21: another busy day, so just a small bit of mirror work late. Continuing with the twist and roll feels. 

-- 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 22: played 18. Shot okay - 80 - but long game was bad. Saved by some good putting and short game. 

-- 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 565 - 2026-04-19

Wanted to get home to do some spring cleaning type stuff, so I practiced for about seven or eight minutes and got my butt home. Just backswing stuff, mostly, with freezers and a little downswing feel. Liking the new big mirror I have.

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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