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Mission:

By Summer’s end, play a round of golf that reflects my practice, focus and earned skill—and leaves me proud.

Wellness Why(s):

Physical – Attempt to master the kinetic chain in a new arena. And, walking the course —> mega steps!

Social – Play nice with friends on the golf course—once I make friends on the golf course.

Environmental — Golf is in the GREAT OUTDOORS, right?

Financial – Free golf (and cart rental) is a benefit of one of my part-time jobs. Thus, the more I golf, the higher my hourly rate—or something like that?!?

The Nuts & Bolts:

The AI (Generated) Stairway

(with my own thoughts added in ORANGE)

1. Define “Proud” in Measurable Terms

Don’t leave it vague.

Target Score: ≤40 on 9
Fairways Hit / Greens in Regulation
Fewer “blow-up” holes (cap doubles—you make this sound easy).

2. Build a Simple Weekly Golf Rhythm

Not more—consistent.

1 range session (mechanics)
1 short game session (scoring)
1 round or 9 holes (application)

You don’t need more reps—you need repeatable reps.

I’m thinking that I DO NEED MORE REPS.

3. Make Short Game Your Edge

This is where pride lives.

50% of Practice = Putting + Chipping
“Up-and-Down” Game: 10 balls; track how many you save.
- Note to Self—Look up how to play this so called “Up-and-Down” game.
Lag Putting > Hero Putting
- Being the hero is more fun.

You can outscore better athletes here.

Hmmm—what if I’M the better athlete in the equation?

4. Play With a “No Blow-Up Hole” Rule

Your round isn’t lost—it’s leaked.

When in Trouble → Automatic Conservative Shot
Punch Out > Miracle
Bogey is acceptable. Doubles are the ceiling.

Discipline > Talent.

But again, Fun (Miracle) > Not Fun (Punch Out).

Unless we’re talking about the original Nintendo game Punch-Out?!?

5. Create a Pre-Shot Routine You Trust

Same every time:

Pick Target
One Rehearsal
Commit and Go

No standing over the ball thinking. You’re an athlete—act, don’t linger.

This, I can handle. I got you 100.

6. Track 3 Simple Stats After Every Round

Keep it light, but honest:

Fairways Hit
Putts
Blow-Up Holes (based on score or temper?)

This builds awareness without turning it into a spreadsheet obsession.

7. Train Focus Like It Matters (Because It Does)

You don’t need more swing thoughts—you need better presence.

One cue per round (tempo, target, or breath).
Reset between shots (walk = mental reset).
- The correct answer to the above poll is Option A.
No emotional carryover hole to hole.

Golf is a focus sport disguised as a skill sport.

8. Schedule 2–3 “Intentional Rounds”

Not casual. Not social.

Note to Self—Scratch Social Well-Being as an objective from above.

Play solo or with purpose.
Keep score seriously.
Treat it like a performance, not an outing.

These are your proof rounds.

But first/soon, get new golf clubs such that I don’t have a 20 year old set of golf clubs as an excuse!!

Update On:

Golf Scores Tracked Here