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Aiming for Fairways, Navigating the Rough

Not a pro. Not (quite) a beginner. Just a golfer with a spreadsheet, a pre-shot routine, and a tendency to overshare the mishits—hoping others can laugh, learn, or at least feel seen.

About this Blog
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Teeing Off

A swing in progress—just like the blog. This is Playing Through.


Why I’m Writing (Instead of Just Swinging)

Because improvement isn’t just physical—it’s mental, messy, and way more fun when you document it.

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To Track the Progress (and the Pitfalls)

I use this blog to log rounds, routines, recurring mistakes and reality checks —because improvement takes evidence, not just optimism.

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To Make Sense of All the Swing Thoughts

Writing helps me break information down and focus on what matters—so I can practice with clarity instead of chasing every tip.

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To Navigate the Rough with Others

I turned my notes into posts to connect with other golfers like me—looking for honest advice, real talk, and fewer swing tips in all caps promising miracles.


What You’ll Find Here

Practice Strategies, but Make It Organized (Sort Of)

A mix of range notes, swing breakdowns, and the occasional overanalysis—organized for golfers who like a plan (and a laugh).

These aren’t just scorecards—they’re stories. I recap my league rounds, practice outings, and everything in between, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what I probably won’t try again (but might). Expect stats, honest assessments, and the occasional win worth bragging about.

From backyard short game stations to structured range sessions, these are the drills and routines I actually use to build consistency. You’ll find step-by-step guides, equipment tips, and templates to help you structure your own practice—no coach required.

Breaking down the golf swing in a way that doesn’t make your brain hurt. Each post tackles one phase, one setup fundamental, or one common struggle—complete with illustrations, drills, and real-world adjustments I’ve made along the way.

This isn’t just fitness—it’s training that supports your swing. I share strength circuits, mobility flows, and injury-prevention exercises built around the needs of everyday golfers. All gym-friendly, no burpees, and tested by someone who plays… a lot.

Because improvement needs evidence. These printable and digital resources help you monitor what matters—round summaries, practice plans, club confidence, and more. Whether you love spreadsheets or just want a visual boost, there’s a tool for that.

Golf is mostly mental, which is why I document the mindset stuff too. These posts dive into focus, nerves, expectations, and the art of moving on from that one shot you really thought you had. Useful reads when the swing’s fine but your brain isn’t.


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See what’s new across the blog, or narrow it down by the kind of progress you’re chasing.


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🧠 My Golf Post-Shot Routine: 4 Steps for Fierce Focus and an Unshakable Mind A four-panel digital illustration showing a female golfer going through her post-shot routine: watching the ball fly ("See It"), analyzing the shot with a thought bubble that says “Pushed right, solid strike” ("Say It"), typing into her phone to log feedback ("Save It"), and walking away with her club over her shoulder ("Shift"). The golfer wears a blue polo, green skort, and a visor, and the background shows a calm golf course.

🧠 My Golf Post-Shot Routine: 4 Steps for Fierce Focus and an Unshakable Mind

June 4, 2025

Turn every shot into a moment of clarity. This 4-step golf post-shot routine helps you reset, respond with resilience, and…

Swings, Sand, and One Suspicious Shrub Illustrated golf course with red hazard stake, geese, goslings, kids fishing, trees, rabbit, and golf ball in rough

Swings, Sand, and One Suspicious Shrub

June 2, 2025

A lighthearted league round recap at Fellows Creek: topped shots, cottonwood chaos, curious wildlife, and plenty of funny women’s golf…

5 Months, 5 Swings: My Golf Season Blueprint A digital illustration of a young woman golfer standing in a locker room, studying a wall-sized blueprint titled “Five Months, Five Swings.” She wears a ponytail, golf skirt, and performance polo, with one hand on her chin and the other on her hip, deep in thought. Golf accessories like a visor, glove, shoes, and bag sit nearby. The blueprint shows a structured practice plan pinned to the wall.

5 Months, 5 Swings: My Golf Season Blueprint

June 2, 2025

This golf season training plan breaks your game into five focused months of improvement—designed for real golfers with limited time…

Not Perfect, But (Mostly) Pointed in the Right Direction Illustrated aerial view of a par-5 golf hole with five icons marking each swing phase and a notebook icon at the tee box, connected by dashed arcs.

Not Perfect, But (Mostly) Pointed in the Right Direction

June 1, 2025

My first month of my structured golf improvement is in the books: new routines, better tempo, mobility gains, and a…

Not Keeping Score. Just Keeping Receipts. Interior of a golf cart with several receipt-style notes scattered across the dashboard, each detailing golf shots and moments from a casual round. Wildflowers and a sunny fairway appear in the distance.

Not Keeping Score. Just Keeping Receipts.

June 1, 2025

A wry golf recap from Bird Creek GC—par saves, 3-putts, a breakout 7 wood, and the most carefully tracked casual…

Training for a Strong Swing Illustration of a woman performing a wood chop cable rotation in a gym, with muscle callouts showing core, obliques, and glutes—highlighting their role in rotational golf strength.

Training for a Strong Swing

May 31, 2025

Discover a practical guide to strength training for recreational golfers. Build power, balance, and confidence in your swing—without living in…

A Draw, a Drill, and a Bit of Dignity: Notes from a Swing Clinic A 2D illustration of four women practicing at a golf clinic on a driving range. One woman with blonde hair is in the foreground just after impact, arms extended with the clubhead out front. A male coach is recording her swing on his phone, while three other women observe or practice nearby on hitting mats. The scene is sunny, with green grass, trees, and a distant flag in the background.

A Draw, a Drill, and a Bit of Dignity: Notes from a Swing Clinic

May 30, 2025

Just your average Thursday full swing clinic: half swings, light shoulder strain, a golf pro with a swing capture app,…

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

May 29, 2025

My first league round with the University of Michigan Women’s Golf Club was a disaster on the scorecard—but filled with…

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Teeing Off

Not sure where to start? Here’s a curated collection of posts where I learned something the hard way—so maybe you don’t have to.

  • About the Blog
  • My Practice Plan Framework
  • Chasing Progress, Not Perfection: Why I Started This Blog
  • What the Scorecard Missed: Practice Round Recap
  • My Full Swing Pre-Shot Routine
  • Mobility Before Mechanics: Golf Fitness Routine

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