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Day 12 - Hit some shots working on some additional grip changes, finally getting close....I think. On my way to play 9, hoping to hit some range balls beforehand so I can figure out this straight-pull with my driver.

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Day 57 - working on 5SK #3 with 8/7i’s

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

 

 -Jonny

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Day 4 - 5-28-20 (4/4)

5 minutes of putting practice today while taking a break from work.

- John

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Day 172

Today was one of those days where my headspace didn’t feel right, in all aspects of life, not just golf. Focus was poor, easily distracted, no ability to concentrate, and couldn’t shake it.

Hit a few 7-irons (poorly) to loosen up, did a superspeed session, and then hit a few more 7-irons to put this day behind me.

-Peter

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Day 90 - Range work today focusing on alignment at set up.

Scott

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Day 152 - May 29, 2020

Full swing work again. This is going to be almost everything that I do.

Played 13 holes at CHQ with Dave. Hit the ball well. Hit some fades and some heel shots when I overdid the "up" (I'd start it a little early and it would go "out").

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Day 2: practice putting from 6 feet away indoors. 

-- Robert

In my bag: :ping:  G400 (10.5 degrees) | :callaway: Diablo Edge 5 Wood |:callaway: X-Hot 3 Hybrid | spacer.png 4 - PW Hybrid D350 Combo | :vokey:SM4 50, SM5 58, SM6 54 & 56 Wedges | :scotty_cameron: Studio Select Newport 2 | :bushnell: Tour V4 Rangefinder | :bagboy:Defender Cart Bag

 

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Day 13 - Practicing my grip in front of a mirror. Can't seem to get both hands right at the same time, so just going to focus on this and maybe some putting today.


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Day 58 - hit in the range today - did not record session, but felt like I did a better job with right elbow position from A3-6.

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

 

 -Jonny

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Day 5 - 5-29-20 (5/5)

5 minutes of putting practice today. Also spent a couple minutes on a conference call working on the backswing stuff.

- John

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Day 95: Played 9 holes. 

-- 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 173

Worked on a transition feel for palmar flexion today. Gave the 7-iron a break and hit 4-iron, 5W, and 3W. Also slowed down back swing a little bit to make sure I can feel the stretch in my right hamstring/glute when turn is complete.

Finished with a couple LW full swings, both of which went over the net into oblivion. 

-Peter

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Day 59: 5-10mins w/6i working or PP of Club back & up focusing on right elbow action to A3-5

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

 

 -Jonny

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Day 96: Played 18 holes

-- 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 153 - May 30, 2020

Full swing work again. This is going to be almost everything that I do.

Played 18 holes. Then hit about 500 balls on the range figuring out why I didn't really play 18 holes very well. 😉

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
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Day 6 - 5-29-20 (6/6)

Played 36 holes, and spent about 30 minutes at Golf Evolution primarily practicing my pitching motion.

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Day 3  - 5/30/20

Played 18 holes at Gray Eagle GC in Fishers,  IN. I also practiced chipping and putting for 20 minutes before I tee'd off.

 

-- Robert

In my bag: :ping:  G400 (10.5 degrees) | :callaway: Diablo Edge 5 Wood |:callaway: X-Hot 3 Hybrid | spacer.png 4 - PW Hybrid D350 Combo | :vokey:SM4 50, SM5 58, SM6 54 & 56 Wedges | :scotty_cameron: Studio Select Newport 2 | :bushnell: Tour V4 Rangefinder | :bagboy:Defender Cart Bag

 

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