Tag golf reflection

Round Recaps

My Messiest Round of Golf — and Why I’m Glad I Played It

A blonde female golfer chips from the rough toward a sloped green while an older woman in a blue top gestures supportively from the putting surface, pointing out the break in the green.

My first league round with the University of Michigan Women’s Golf Club was a disaster on the scorecard—but filled with lessons, support, and small wins.

Julie Rowe
May 29, 2025

Round Recaps

Eighteen Holes at Verona Hills – A Mental Game Milestone

A female golfer stands at a fork in the path on a golf course, deciding between Hole 10 and the clubhouse. She wears a light gray polo, sage green pants, and white shoes, with a golf club in hand. A wooden signpost points left to “Hole 10” and right to “Clubhouse.” A red flag is visible in the distance.

Bunker battles, mental resets, and a hybrid that finally earned its stripes—Verona Hills was more than just a round. It was a turning point.

Julie Rowe
May 25, 2025

Off Course Notes

Chasing Progress, Not Perfection: Why I Started This Blog about Improving My Golf Game

Split illustration showing a blonde woman golfer journaling her golf notes on the left side, and practicing a full swing on the driving range on the right side. She wears a white polo and navy skirt in both scenes, symbolizing reflection and execution.

I started this golf blog to track my return to the game, cut through the noise, and share the real ups, downs, and practice strategies behind steady improvement.

Julie Rowe
May 11, 2025