I think what ended up working for me was to remove the bag... and then replace it.
both sets of clubs had to be reset of course because same drivers and wedges were replaced for the rental.
So i set up both bags again and was able to get an active 'save' button and that worked.
however, when i went back to check later, it seemed i had a third set in the bag , which in fact were the rentals!
Strange days indeed, most peculiar mamma.