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🗂️ The Full Swing: Documenting My Path to Golf Progress

Julie hitting a 3-wood from the fairway toward the green on a tree-lined par 5 at Salem Hills, wearing a lavender polo and white shorts.
Beyond the Scorecard

Beyond the Scorecard: Salem Hills, June 28

June 28, 2025July 5, 2025

I shot a 93 at Salem Hills with 13 fairways, 6 GIR, and no penalties. Smart course management in golf made all the difference — here’s what worked and why.

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Julie walking confidently off the 9th green at sunset, holding a mallet putter, with the flagstick and pond fountain behind her at Saint John’s Resort.
Beyond the Scorecard

Cardinal Confidence: My Cleanest Round Yet

June 26, 2025July 2, 2025

After a while of trying to chase perfect shots, I’m learning that a greens in regulation strategy— not flashy birdies — is the key to steady, confident golf. Here’s how one round at The Cardinal helped me lower scores and stress.

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Infographic showing the four parts of the G.A.P.S. golf setup routine: Grip, Alignment, Posture, and Stance. Each section includes visual icons, key instructions, and a summary phrase.
The Prep Deck

Grip. Alignment. Posture. Stance. The G.A.P.S. Routine That Changed My Game.

June 22, 2025July 15, 2025

A simple setup system for recreational golfers: grip, alignment, posture, and stance. Build consistency before you ever swing.

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A blonde female golfer in a plum shirt and navy skirt stands on a green at sunset, shrugging with a wry smile. A scorecard shows a total of 50 for league night at Fellows Creek. Three golf balls are on the green, visually hinting at a frustrating multi-putt.
Beyond the Scorecard

The Compounding Effect of Paying Attention

June 16, 2025June 23, 2025

A round with lots of golf putting struggles, followed with some smart recovery. Here’s how I shot a 50 in league play despite four-putts, lip-outs, and switching putters mid-round.

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Infographic visualizing a weekly golf schedule with practice and play days labeled.
Practice Makes Par / Uncategorized

Weekly Golf Practice Plan: The Playing Through Blueprint for Real Progress

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025

Build a weekly golf practice plan that actually works. This structured system helps weekend golfers track progress, sharpen skills, and make every session count.

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Flat digital illustration of three women golfers discussing strategy at the tee box. One holds a scorecard, another checks her phone, and the third holds a club. They're smiling and standing on a golf course with tree-lined fairways in the background.
Beyond the Scorecard

Scramble in Threes: Strategy, Strangers, and a Surprise Second Place

June 10, 2025June 12, 2025

How a three-person team of strangers used smart golf scramble strategy to finish second — no birdies, just teamwork, tactics, and a ladybug interruption.

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Flat digital illustration of a blonde female golfer putting from the fringe in light rain, aiming toward a raised green with a yellow flagstick.
Beyond the Scorecard

Rain, Rhythm, and a Rough Finish

June 9, 2025June 12, 2025

A smart, honest recap of a rainy Monday night women’s golf league round — from one of my best starts yet to a soggy 4-putt finish. Includes full stats, a poker win, and a quiet par save from the fringe.

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A flat-style illustration of a woman golfer putting from 20 feet on a green beside a lake. A male golfer in white shorts and a purple polo raises his putter in celebration near the flagstick.
Beyond the Scorecard

Golf, Growth, and Geese: A June Round at Coyote Preserve

June 8, 2025June 12, 2025

Twilight tee times, woodland wildlife, and one birdie worth keeping. A story of smart plays, soft putts, and surprising serenity at Coyote Preserve. This round was proof of my golf growth.

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Woman chipping golf balls in a backyard while a German Shepherd lounges nearby.
Practice Makes Par

Backyard Practice: The Short Game Secret Weapon

June 5, 2025June 6, 2025

See how I practice golf at home using foam balls, wedges, and backyard obstacles—with help from my skeptical dog and a patio table.

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A four-panel digital illustration showing a female golfer going through her post-shot routine: watching the ball fly ("See It"), analyzing the shot with a thought bubble that says “Pushed right, solid strike” ("Say It"), typing into her phone to log feedback ("Save It"), and walking away with her club over her shoulder ("Shift"). The golfer wears a blue polo, green skort, and a visor, and the background shows a calm golf course.
Mental Notes

đź§  My Golf Post-Shot Routine: 4 Steps for Fierce Focus and an Unshakable Mind

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Turn every shot into a moment of clarity. This 4-step golf post-shot routine helps you reset, respond with resilience, and build a mind that won’t rattle.

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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.
Beyond the Scorecard

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

July 14, 2025July 15, 2025
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Smarter tee box decision making and more consistent putting led to a confident league round at Fellows Creek — plus a few lessons from the bounce and the brush.

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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.
Beyond the Scorecard

One Step Forward, Three Putts Back

July 13, 2025July 14, 2025
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A real round with 51 putts and a final score of 106. Here’s what I learned through serious golf putting struggles, stat wins, and a great playing partner.

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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.
Beyond the Scorecard

Playable Enough: Golf Practice Rounds and Letting Go

July 12, 2025July 15, 2025
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A solo round turned into a lesson in golf practice and letting go — with smart experiments, mental resets, and a fresh look at how resilience shows up on the course.

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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.
Off Course Notes

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

July 10, 2025July 11, 2025
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Coaching beginner girls in golf means showing up, building trust, and celebrating small wins. Here’s what I learned in my first session with First Tee.

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Julie and Brianna watching deer play in a greenside bunker on Hole 8 at Fellows Creek during a summer evening league round.
Beyond the Scorecard

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

July 7, 2025July 11, 2025
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Punch-outs, calm routines, and a pure drive — plus deer in the bunkers and Brianna’s scavenger hunt during a summer 9 hole league round at Fellows Creek.

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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.
Course Corrections

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

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025
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Confused by golf stats? This practical, story-driven guide to beginner’s golf stats breaks down the numbers that help people improve.

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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.
Beyond the Scorecard

Bogey Golf, Smart Moves: July 5 at Fellows Creek

July 5, 2025July 16, 2025
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An honest, visual post of my latest breaking 90 round review — tee shots, GIR, up-and-downs, and what really helped lower my score.

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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.
Beyond the Scorecard

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

July 4, 2025July 5, 2025
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Golfing with teens can be fun, flexible, and full of surprises. Here’s what worked on my niece’s first full round — and what made it such a great day.

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A golf ball rests in the light rough after bouncing off a tall tree, with Julie standing nearby in khaki capris and a sage green cap, assessing the shot with a calm, focused expression. The green is visible in the distance at University of Michigan Golf Course.
Beyond the Scorecard

Lucky Breaks and Smarter Golf at U of M

July 3, 2025July 5, 2025
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This lucky golf round at the University of Michigan Golf Course was full of tree deflections, recovery shots, and smart course management.

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