golf mental game - Playing Through

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, 2025July 15, 2025

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.

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

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

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.

A golf hole with a pond guarding the right side of the green, three splash marks in the water, and one golf ball safely placed on the short fairway to the left.

Beyond the Scorecard

Golf League Lessons: From Missed Putts to Smart Plays on a Scrappy Monday Round

May 12, 2025May 26, 2025

League night reflections from Fellows Creek, with two GIRs, four lost balls, and some progress buried in the rough.