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Round Recaps

Beyond the Scorecard: Salem Hills, June 28

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.

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.

Julie Rowe
June 28, 2025

Off Course Notes

Getting Comfortable on the Course (When You Feel Like Everyone’s Watching)

A blonde female golfer stands alone on a golf course tee box, bathed in a soft golden spotlight. Three ghosted male figures in the background suggest the feeling of being observed. Her stance is focused yet nervous, capturing the moment many women experience when playing from a different tee box or feeling out of place on the course.

Nervous on the first tee? Me too. Here’s how I’m learning to play through stage fright, self-doubt, and that polite khaki-clad jury.

Julie Rowe
May 26, 2025