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Scoring terms you should know

Par, Birdie, Bogey and more! Foundational knowledge is so important. Here are the golf scoring terms that you need to know.

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Holiday DIY: turn your scorecard into a keepsake

Wondering what to do with those special scorecards? Here’s an easy idea to turn your scorecard into a holiday ornament. Don’t let those scorecards sit in a random drawer! Get them out, get crafty, and display those memories in a special way.

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Never confuse these golf terms again with this hack

What does it mean when someone says, “I have a slice?” I’m defining hook, slice, draw and fade for you and sharing an easy way that I use the alphabet to remember the distinctions between these terms.

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The golf gift you didn’t know you wanted

Personalize your golf bag by adding a custom head cover. The “What’s in my golf bag” post sparked discussion about the one thing I did not give you details on: my head covers. Add some unique flair to your golf bag. I’m sharing the details behind the QCLL custom designed head covers and giving you some inspiration and links where you can find the PERFECT head cover for you (or maybe a gift for someone special).

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What’s in my golf bag

Whether your golf season is just heating up, or you are winding down for the season, now is a great time to take inventory of your golf bag. I'm cleaning out my golf bag and showing you exactly what is inside. I'm also providing a list of other items you might want to have with you while you are on the golf course.

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Do these 5 things NOW to finish 2024 strong

The year is FLYING by. Before we get swept into the holidays, set aside a small amount of time to do these 5 things that will help you finish this year strong. I'm walking you through my process for renewing, refreshing and resetting goals. These simple small steps will enable you to carve out time for the most important things in your life, and will help you build momentum toward those things that matter most.

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Stop wondering if you should book a tee time at the golf simulator

Golf simulators are popping up all over the place. According to the National Golf Foundation, in 2023, 18.4 million people participated in off-course golf activities such as playing indoors at a simulator. If you're wondering about whether you should book a tee time, I've got all the reasons why I think it's a great idea to continue to play golf when I can't get out on an actual golf course.

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Who else has been waiting for fall golf?

Fall is officially here in the midwest. I'm sharing my three go-to fall golf outfits. Layering, different weight quarter-zips, and joggers are where it's at. I also have some fall golf fun facts & tips to adjust your game to the season for example: did you know the ball doesn't travel as far in the cooler temps?

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My favorite YouTube golf coaches

Here are my 3 favorite virtual golf instructors, why I love them, and the direct links to the best foundational videos. They cover the basics such as grip, stance and posture, and break down the simple steps to hit solid shots with your driver and irons. If you can't get to an in-person lesson, these gals got you covered.

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What you really should know about this week’s LPGA Tournament

I'm breaking down everything you need to know to have an awesome experience at an LPGA tournament. If you've never been to a golf tournament before, you'll want to read this. Here's your step by step guide to becoming an expert spectator at the Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship at TPC River's Bend in Maineville OH happening September 19-22.

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My exact driving range practice plan

Reflecting on 2 years of hosting driving range meetups, I have put together a driving range guide & practice plan. Go out to the range prepared: know what to look for, what to do, and feel comfortable just being there, so you can focus on practice & improvement.

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6 hacks for finding golf clubs on a shoestring budget

When you are on a tight budget, it can be daunting to think about spending hundreds of dollars on a new starter set of golf clubs. By following these strategies, you can piece together a set you can use to get started. This is a post for you if you have been wanting to get into golf but have a limited budget to spend on equipment.

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Behind the scenes: betting on the golf course

I've grown to love a low stakes bet on the golf course now that I actually have won a few games this season. Speaking of games, football is starting and I went shopping for some fresh orange & black gear to represent our hometown team.

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Buzzy Buckets & Birdies

This was such a PLAYFUL event! Buzzy Buckets and Birdies with Cincy Girls Who at Shoreline Social. Read about the most challenging part of playing bucket golf, the most popular drink chosen on that hot day, and why - if you are curious about learning to play golf - it's not too early to start learning, and every little bit you learn adds up over time.

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Some things to celebrate

Cassie’s birthday and she brought something to celebrate. I had a couple things to celebrate myself: received my winnings from closest to the pin contest last week and celebrating missing the green LONG. Not once but twice this round of 9 holes! And this never happens to me. Allow me to explain…

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Exploring a new (to me) local course

I got to play a bonus 18 hole round of golf this weekend with friends at Glenview golf course, which I had never played before. Then I won closest to the pin in my weekly ladies league! Check out the rundown of events QCLL has coming up for August, September and October.

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I got a new (golf) toy

I may have used the fake summer holiday of Prime Day as an excuse to purchase a golf gadget that I’ve wanted for a while. I bought a range finder and I’ll tell you how it went the first time I used it (spoiler: not reading the manual was probably not the best idea).

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Hippie / 70s night

This week in my ladies golf league, I didn’t score quite as well as last week. However, putting was good for 7 out of 9 holes. Every drive was GREAT. I am still practicing what I learned about how to hit shots from uneven lies. Outfits were cute for 70’s/hippie night theme.

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Full Swing, QCLL style

We had GORGEOUS weather for our Full Swing Clinic & 4-hole scramble at Meadow Links & Golf Academy. Instructors Matt Starr, Maddie Nichelson, and Scott Nevius helped us learn and build upon our skills, developing & improving our full swing capabilities with irons and woods.

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Twinning, winning, and improving

Took 3rd place in our mid-season scramble and it paid out! Char and I coordinated outfits again for Twinning theme week. My game is improving a bit. I’m so excited for Friday’s full swing clinic coming up!

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