Author: Mid-Range Swing
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Strategy Over Swing: Lessons from Old Gunpowder Golf Course
Golf is a game of recovery. We’re often told that to score better, we need a “better” swing. But if you’ve been following the Mid-Range Swing journey, you know my mission is different: I’m moving my scoring average from 98.4 down to 92 without rebuilding my swing. This week, I took that mission to Old…
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Sligo Creek Golf Course – The Mid-Range Report: Navigating Gnats, Nerves & 18 Holes
There is a specific kind of “golf fever” that hits in April. The air is finally warm, the grass is waking up, and the dream of lowering that scoring average feels more attainable than ever. Last week, I headed out to Sligo Creek Golf Course in Silver Spring, Maryland to put the Mid-Range Swing to…
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The Journey to 92: Breaking Down My Season Opener
The first round of the Mid-Range Swing 2026 season is officially in the books and the journey to 92 has begun! It was a day of valuable lessons, technical surprises, and a strong baseline for my journey to lower my scoring average to a 92. The Conditions and the Walk It was a brisk and…
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The Final Showdown: Bridgestone e6 vs. Callaway Supersoft! Amateur Golf Ball Challenge Part 4
Today is a big day. It is officially Cut Down Day. If you’ve been following my journey, you know I started this season with four contenders in the bag: the Titleist Tour Soft, the Srixon Soft Feel, the Callaway Supersoft, and the Bridgestone e6. After some initial testing, I narrowed the field. Today, it came…
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The Field is Narrowing: Down to the Final Two! Amateur Golf Ball Challenge Part 3
The quest for the “One Ball” is heating up in my amateur golf ball challenge. As I work toward dropping my average from 98.4 to 92, I’ve realized that confidence over the ball is just as important as the stats on the box. After another round of testing and some serious reflection on my last…
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The Great Soft Feel Golf Ball Test: Best Golf Balls for Seniors
Let’s be honest: at 58 years old (and rapidly pushing 60), my golf game has changed. Between a 25.2 handicap and a back that likes to remind me of its existence every time I reach for a tee, I’ve realized that playing a “Tour” ball designed for 120mph swing speeds is a recipe for disaster.…