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Lesson #1 – April 21 Today marked the start of something I’ve really needed to do for a while — I officially began taking golf lessons. After years of playing and picking up habits along the way, both good and bad, I decided it was time to get some real instruction and build a more … Read more
18-Hole Scramble – April 18 | Battlement Mesa Golf Club Parachute CO I played an 18-hole scramble at Battlement Mesa Golf Club near Grand Junction, in Parachute, Colorado. While a scramble doesn’t really “count” the same way as a standard round, it was still worth documenting. Our group was a fun mix: my son Jake, … Read more
Wednesday Night Round at South Suburban: A Round of Highs, Lows, and Plenty to Work On I played onWednesday night at South Suburban Golf Course, and it turned into one of those rounds that perfectly sums up where my game is right now—flashes of good, mixed with some pretty frustrating mistakes. The Good Let’s start … Read more
Rangefinder vs. GPS Watch: Which Is Better for Golf Distance? When it comes to dialing in distances on the golf course, most amateurs eventually land in one of two camps: laser rangefinder users or GPS watch loyalists. Both tools aim to solve the same problem—knowing how far you are from your target—but they go about … Read more
First Swing Evaluation at Growth Golf – Honest Takeaways I finally decided to bite the bullet and get a lesson. I went to see Chris at Growth Golf—the same coach Lucas has been working with—and I’ve been really impressed with the improvements Lucas has made. After one session, I can already see why. First Impressions … Read more
18Birdies App Review: Why It’s One of the Best Free Golf Apps in 2026 If you’re a golfer looking to improve your game without spending money on expensive tech, the 18Birdies app is one of the best tools you can have in your pocket. While plenty of golf apps lock their best features behind … Read more
Highlands Ranch Golf Round Recap (98) – Honest Amateur Breakdown I played a round today at Highlands Ranch Golf Club with Lucas and finished with a 98. Not my best, but if you’re a mid-handicap golfer like me, you know these rounds happen. This is a full breakdown of what worked, what didn’t, and what … Read more
What’s In The Bag: Amateur Golfers (Real Setups That Actually Work) TL;DR: If you’re a mid-handicap golfer, this is the kind of gear that helps you score—not just look good in the bag. 🏆 The Reality: What Amateur Golfers Actually Need Forget what the pros play. Most amateur golfers (especially 10–20 handicaps) need: That’s exactly … Read more
I Got Fit for New Irons as a 15 Handicap—Here’s What Actually Happened Buying irons is one of those decisions most golfers overthink—and for good reason. You’re not just buying clubs, you’re buying consistency (or at least hoping to). After playing a set of Titleist 718 AP1 irons for a while, I started to feel … Read more
Final Night of the Topgolf League: A Real Golfer’s Experience There’s something different about league night at Topgolf. It’s not quite serious golf, but it’s not just messing around either. It sits somewhere in between—and that’s exactly what makes it interesting. Going into the final night, I felt pretty good about where my game was … Read more