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Aiming for Fairways, Navigating the Rough

Not a pro. Not (quite) a beginner. Just a golfer with a spreadsheet, a pre-shot routine, and a tendency to overshare the mishits—hoping others can laugh, learn, or at least feel seen.

About this Blog
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Teeing Off

A swing in progress—just like the blog. This is Playing Through.


Why I’m Writing (Instead of Just Swinging)

Because improvement isn’t just physical—it’s mental, messy, and way more fun when you document it.

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To Track the Progress (and the Pitfalls)

I use this blog to log rounds, routines, recurring mistakes and reality checks —because improvement takes evidence, not just optimism.

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To Make Sense of All the Swing Thoughts

Writing helps me break information down and focus on what matters—so I can practice with clarity instead of chasing every tip.

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To Navigate the Rough with Others

I turned my notes into posts to connect with other golfers like me—looking for honest advice, real talk, and fewer swing tips in all caps promising miracles.


What You’ll Find Here

Practice Strategies, but Make It Organized (Sort Of)

A mix of range notes, swing breakdowns, and the occasional overanalysis—organized for golfers who like a plan (and a laugh).

These aren’t just scorecards—they’re stories. I recap my league rounds, practice outings, and everything in between, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what I probably won’t try again (but might). Expect stats, honest assessments, and the occasional win worth bragging about.

From backyard short game stations to structured range sessions, these are the drills and routines I actually use to build consistency. You’ll find step-by-step guides, equipment tips, and templates to help you structure your own practice—no coach required.

Breaking down the golf swing in a way that doesn’t make your brain hurt. Each post tackles one phase, one setup fundamental, or one common struggle—complete with illustrations, drills, and real-world adjustments I’ve made along the way.

This isn’t just fitness—it’s training that supports your swing. I share strength circuits, mobility flows, and injury-prevention exercises built around the needs of everyday golfers. All gym-friendly, no burpees, and tested by someone who plays… a lot.

Because improvement needs evidence. These printable and digital resources help you monitor what matters—round summaries, practice plans, club confidence, and more. Whether you love spreadsheets or just want a visual boost, there’s a tool for that.

Golf is mostly mental, which is why I document the mindset stuff too. These posts dive into focus, nerves, expectations, and the art of moving on from that one shot you really thought you had. Useful reads when the swing’s fine but your brain isn’t.


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See what’s new across the blog, or narrow it down by the kind of progress you’re chasing.


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Tee Box Decision Making and a Putting Bounce-Back at Fellows Creek Flat digital painting of a female golfer in a navy skirt and mauve sleeveless top, standing confidently on a tee box at sunset with a 3-wood, ready to swing.

Tee Box Decision Making and a Putting Bounce-Back at Fellows Creek

July 14, 2025

Smarter tee box decision making and more consistent putting led to a confident league round at Fellows Creek — plus…

One Step Forward, Three Putts Back A blonde female golfer in a navy polo and white shorts lines up a long putt on the green, with the flagstick in the distance.

One Step Forward, Three Putts Back

July 13, 2025

A real round with 51 putts and a final score of 106. Here’s what I learned through serious golf putting…

Playable Enough: Golf Practice Rounds and Letting Go A right-handed female golfer with blonde hair stands alone, preparing to chip onto a green under a clear blue sky. A yellow flag flutters in the distance.

Playable Enough: Golf Practice Rounds and Letting Go

July 12, 2025

A solo round turned into a lesson in golf practice and letting go — with smart experiments, mental resets, and…

Go-To Girls and First Swings: My First Day Coaching with First Tee Detroit Julie, a blonde golf coach, stands beside a teen girl with braids as they each hold their own club, demonstrating grip at a full swing station during a First Tee practice.

Go-To Girls and First Swings: My First Day Coaching with First Tee Detroit

July 10, 2025

Coaching beginner girls in golf means showing up, building trust, and celebrating small wins. Here’s what I learned in my…

Between the Trees and the Deer Tracks: A Round That Found Its Rhythm Julie and Brianna watching deer play in a greenside bunker on Hole 8 at Fellows Creek during a summer evening league round.

Between the Trees and the Deer Tracks: A Round That Found Its Rhythm

July 7, 2025

Punch-outs, calm routines, and a pure drive — plus deer in the bunkers and Brianna’s scavenger hunt during a summer…

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Golf Statistics That Actually Matter Julie sits on a bench next to a German shepherd, reviewing her golf stats with a scorecard and phone in hand. A calm green and pond with a penalty area sign appear behind her, with flags on the green and icons floating nearby showing score data and round notes.

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Golf Statistics That Actually Matter

July 6, 2025

Confused by golf stats? This practical, story-driven guide to beginner’s golf stats breaks down the numbers that help people improve….

Bogey Golf, Smart Moves: July 5 at Fellows Creek Julie stands in the fairway on Hole 6 at Fellows Creek, facing the green with a wedge in hand. Her niece Brianna is mid-toss, throwing a red Callaway Superfast golf ball toward her. A GoPro on a tripod sits nearby, with scattered neon golf balls on the grass.

Bogey Golf, Smart Moves: July 5 at Fellows Creek

July 5, 2025

An honest, visual post of my latest breaking 90 round review — tee shots, GIR, up-and-downs, and what really helped…

My Teenage Niece’s First Round, Found Joy: A Fourth of July at Fellows Creek Julie and her teenage niece Brianna walk together on the golf path at Fellows Creek, smiling and relaxed after a low-pressure Fourth of July round.

My Teenage Niece’s First Round, Found Joy: A Fourth of July at Fellows Creek

July 4, 2025

Golfing with teens can be fun, flexible, and full of surprises. Here’s what worked on my niece’s first full round…

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Teeing Off

Not sure where to start? Here’s a curated collection of posts where I learned something the hard way—so maybe you don’t have to.

  • About the Blog
  • 5 Months, 5 Siwngs: My Practice Program Blueprint
  • Chasing Progress, Not Perfection: Why I Started This Blog
  • Weekly Practice Framework
  • What the Scorecard Missed: Practice Round Recap
  • My Full Swing Pre-Shot Routine
  • Mobility Before Mechanics: Golf Fitness Routine
  • The Beginner's Golf Statistics That Actually Matter

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