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

May 29, 2025May 30, 2025

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.

A female golfer stands calmly behind her teed ball with a club in hand, gazing down the fairway. The scene is serene and softly lit, capturing a pre-swing moment of focus.

Mental Notes

How to Swing with G.R.A.C.E.: A Golf Pre-Shot Routine for Overthinkers

May 13, 2025June 17, 2025

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Tired of standing over the ball with 14 conflicting swing thoughts and zero confidence? Same. That’s why I built G.R.A.C.E.—a five-step pre-shot routine for overthinkers, returning golfers, and anyone whose brain needs direction, not silence. Here’s how it works—and why it changed everything for me.

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.

Off Course Notes

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

May 11, 2025May 27, 2025

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.