Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, and I’ve got something really interesting to discuss today that came across my desk from the professional tours. We often look at the pros and assume their equipment is static, perfectly dialed in from day one. But as Gary Woodland’s recent equipment change shows, even the best are constantly fine-tuning, especially when their bodies and swings evolve. His story offers a fantastic lesson for all of us about understanding our game and matching our tools to our talent. You see, Gary Woodland, a major champion, made a significant shaft change to his irons…
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