My Teenage Niece’s First Round, Found Joy: A Fourth of July at Fellows Creek
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.
Lucky Breaks and Smarter Golf at U of M
This lucky golf round at the University of Michigan Golf Course was full of tree deflections, recovery shots, and smart course management.
Beyond the Scorecard: Honest Golf at Fellows Creek
I shot 52 with no pars, no greens in regulation, and still walked off the course proud. This honest golf round recap is about smart layups, steady mindset, and progress that doesn't show up on the scorecard.
Beyond the Scorecard: Salem Hills, June 28
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.
Cardinal Confidence: My Cleanest Round Yet
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.
Grip. Alignment. Posture. Stance. The G.A.P.S. Routine That Changed My Game.
A simple setup system for recreational golfers: grip, alignment, posture, and stance. Build consistency before you ever swing.
The Compounding Effect of Paying Attention
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.
Weekly Golf Practice Plan: The Playing Through Blueprint for Real Progress
Build a weekly golf practice plan that actually works. This structured system helps weekend golfers track progress, sharpen skills, and make every session count.
Scramble in Threes: Strategy, Strangers, and a Surprise Second Place
How a three-person team of strangers used smart golf scramble strategy to finish second — no birdies, just teamwork, tactics, and a ladybug interruption.
Rain, Rhythm, and a Rough Finish
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.