Mid-Range Swing

Earnest Robinson, Jr
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Better golf and better health, one habit at a time. Mid-Range Swing is a weekly podcast for mid-life golfers and growth-minded adults. I’m a health and habit coach, not a golf pro, just a mid-to-high handicapper using the course as a living lab for personal growth. With behavioral science like Atomic Habits, The Power of Habit and Motivational Interviewing, we explore recovering from life’s bad bounces, resetting health routines, and playing steadier golf. Real progress happens in the mid-range. New episodes every week. More at midrangeswing.com

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 23: The Bad Bounce: Why I’ve Been Gone and How I’m Resetting

    Life gave me a bad bounce. In the last few weeks, I lost my mother-in-law and then my father, and my routines fell apart with them. In this episode, ✅ I share what happened. ✅ The science of why habits break during hard seasons. ✅ How to restart without starting over: never miss twice, shrink your habits, and treat yourself like a good playing partner would. ✅ Plus, the three habits I’m rebuilding first, and the start of our Winter Reset series. Get the FREE Mid-Range Reset 21-day habit tracker: midrangeswing.com/tracker New episodes every week. Better golf and better health, one habit at a time. Join the Conversation: After you listen, head over to my 👥Facebook Group to share your thoughts. Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your favorite weekend golf buddies!

  2. Aug 19

    Ep 22: When Life Hits Pause: Caregiving, Golf, and Control

    Life has a way of hitting the pause button when you least expect it. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I’ve taken a few weeks away from the golf course and content creation. Navigating life in your late 50s brings a unique wave of responsibilities. Recently, our family experienced the heavy loss of a parent, alongside a devastating stage 4 cancer diagnosis for another, all while continuing to support our adult children. Amidst the heavy lifting of caregiving, my spouse and I recently took a scouting trip down to South Carolina to look at potential places for retirement—exploring what our next chapter might look like. When life throws massive curveballs your way, you quickly realize you cannot control what happens to you. But you can control how you handle it. In this episode, I share how leaning into daily non-negotiable habits—from consistent physical movement and nutrition to mental routines—keeps both health and a smooth golf swing on track when everything else feels chaotic. Tune in for an honest conversation about resilience, family, and building the habits that sustain us on and off the course. Join the Conversation: After you listen, head over to my Facebook Group to share your thoughts. Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple, leave a review, and share it with your favorite weekend golf buddies! Connect with the Journey: 🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠ ✍️Blog: ⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse - Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠ 👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠(9) Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠ 📸Instagram: Instagram ✉️Email List: Mid-RangeSwing Email⁠ #GolfHabits #CaregiverSupport #LifeTransitions #HealthyHabits #RetirementPlanning #PersonalGrowth

  3. Jul 21

    Ep 21: From 99 to 88: How I’m Finding More Distance Off the Tee using Habit-Stacking w/Konday Swing Routine

    The journey to lower my scores isn't always pretty. I recently played Renditions Grand Slam Experience (shot a 99) and Bowie Golf and Country Club (shot an 88). I want to share the "homework" that is actually moving the needle on my game. My current focus is on building consistent, repeatable habits. I’ve been using the Konday Swing Trainer three times a week for about 10–15 minutes, using a specific habit-stacking routine that has helped me pick up noticeable swing speed and distance off the tee with my driver. In this podcast, I break down: ✅ My rounds at Renditions and Bowie ✅ My step-by-step Konday warm-up sequence (from no weights to game-speed swings). Consistency is the name of the game, and these small, 15-minute windows are proving to be the difference maker for me as I work to lower my scoring average this season. Links & Resources: Konday Golf Swing Trainer: https://amzn.to/4wajEfzAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Join the Conversation: After you listen, head over to my Facebook Group to share your thoughts. Have you played Renditions lately? How did it treat your scorecard? Connect with the Journey: 🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ✍️Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse -Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠⁠ 👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠(9)Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠⁠ 📸Instagram: ⁠Instagram⁠ ✉️Email List: ⁠Mid-RangeSwingEmail⁠ #GolfImprovement #MidRangeSwing #RenditionsGolf #GolfTraining #GolfHabits #AmateurGolf #SwingSpeed #KondayGolf

  4. Jul 21

    Ep 20: Tracking Progress: June Scoring Update & Building Better Habits | Mid-Range Swing

    It’s time for the June scorecard update! As part of my mission to lower my scoring average this season, I’m breaking down my performance across seven different courses this month.The numbers are one thing, but the real progress is happening in the routine. In this podcast, I’m discussing how I’ve been using habit stacking to turn small, consistent actions into positive routines both on and off the golf course. June Round Recap: 🚩 Walden Country Club: 105 🚩 Lake Presidential Golf Club: 100 🚩 Bowie: 92 🚩 Eisenhower: 105 🚩 Gunpowder: 94 🚩 Renditions: 99 🚩 Bowie: 88 The Numbers: 🚩 June Average: 97.57 🚩 Season Average (April–June): 96.23 My goal is to keep refining the process and stacking those small wins. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about getting better at the method. In this podcast, I cover: ➡️ A look at the highs and lows from my June rounds. ➡️ Why I’m focusing on habit stacking to stay consistent. ➡️ How these routines are starting to translate into better scores (like that 88 at Bowie!). Are you working on any new habits this month? Let me know in the comments how you’re building consistency in your own game.Don't forget to subscribe to the Mid-Range Swing journey as I document the process of better health, better golf, and better living. Connect with the Journey: 🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ✍️Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse -Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠⁠ 👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠(9)Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠⁠ 📸Instagram: ⁠Instagram⁠ ✉️Email List: ⁠Mid-RangeSwingEmail⁠ #MidRangeSwing #GolfJourney #HabitStacking #AmateurGolf #PersonalGrowth #GolfStats #TheMidRangeMethod

  5. Jul 2

    E19: Back at Old Gunpowder: Solving the "Second Nine" Struggle

    Welcome back to The Mid-Range Method! In this episode, I’m returning to the familiar fairways of Old Gunpowder to put my game to the test. I’m breaking down my round—specifically the highlights and the lessons from my 94—as I continue my journey to lower my scoring average. Last week, I identified the seven specific hurdles currently holding my game back. This week, I'm going deep into one of them: Improving performance on the second nine. Many of us start strong only to lose momentum as the round progresses. I’m sharing the specific habits, mental cues, and routine adjustments I’m using to stay sharp and finish my rounds as strong as I start them. If you’ve ever felt like your score slips away after the turn, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: ➡️ The Round Report: My takeaways from Old Gunpowder and how the mid-range swing held up. ➡️ The 7 Hurdles: A quick recap of what’s holding my game back and how I’m addressing them one by one. ➡️ Second Nine Strategy: The exact habit-stacking techniques I’m using to maintain focus and energy through the final holes. Are you working on your consistency? Let’s get to work on the "Mid-Range Method." Remember, Let’s Change Our Scores and Not Our Swing Join the Conversation: After you listen, head over to my Facebook Group to share your thoughts. Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple, leave a review, and share it with your favorite weekend golf buddies! Connect with the Journey: 🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠ ✍️Blog: ⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse - Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠ 👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠(9) Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠ 📸Instagram: Instagram ✉️Email List: Mid-RangeSwing Email⁠ #GolfPodcast #MidRangeSwing #DMVGolf #MarylandGolf #GolfStrategy #HighHandicap #GolfOver50 #CourseReview

  6. Jun 25

    E18: The Preserve At Eisenhower Taught Me 7 Things Holding My Game Back

    Tackling The Preserve at Eisenhower this week was a major wake-up call. It's a beautiful, challenging course, but walking away with a 105 made me realize it’s time for some serious reflection if I’m ever going to hit my goal of a 92 average. In this episode, I’m breaking down the raw truth about my game. No sugarcoating, no pretending to be a swing guru—just an honest look at the 7 major hurdles holding my game back right now: The Reality Check: Why I wasn't a true 98 average. The Distance Dilemma: Being too short off the tee. The Scorecard Bleeding: Way too many lost balls. The Critical Zone: Why I have to get better from 100 yards and in. The Card Wreckers: Too many 3-putts. The Mental Wall: Losing focus on the back nine. The Missing Tool: Why I need a reliable course-mapping app to see the layout before I play. This is what Mid-Range Swing is all about—documenting the real, gritty journey of an everyday golfer trying to play smarter, manage physical limits, and lower scores without changing my swing. 🗣️ Join the Conversation: Let me know: Which of these 7 hurdles is wrecking your scorecard the most right now? Let’s talk about it and shred our scorecards together! If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and hit Follow so you never miss an episode of the journey. Remember, Let’s Change Our Scores and Not Our Swing Connect with the Journey: 🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠ ✍️Blog: ⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse - Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠ 👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠(9) Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠ 📸Instagram: Instagram ✉️Email List: Mid-RangeSwing Email⁠ #GolfPodcast #MidRangeSwing #GolfStrategy #HighHandicap #GolfOver50 #Eisenhower

  7. Jun 18

    E17: Surviving Lake Presidential (And the Fine Art of the 3-Putt Bogey)

    Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD, is beautiful, pristine, and absolutely brutal. On this episode, I’m taking you through my recent round where I carded a 100. And you know what? On a track this tough, I am incredibly happy with that score! This round was a masterclass in the emotional rollercoaster that defines the mid-handicap golf experience. I’m breaking down the exact mental game and course management strategies I used to survive the day as well as the course review. 🎙️ In This Episode, I Discuss: ➡️ The Commentator's Curse: I walk you through how I gave the local golf ball population a new home in the lake. ➡️ The Art of the Re-Tee: How I mentally reset after a disaster, stuck to my strategy, and salvage a hole when things go sideways. ➡️ The Great Par 3 Heartbreak: Flushing a tee shot, sticking the green, nearly holing out a massive putt... and somehow walking away with a three-putt bogey. (If you’ve been there, you’ll feel this one in your soul). 💬 Let’s Connect!Whether you’re grinding to break 100, trying to lower your scoring average, or just need reassurance that you aren't the only one fighting a sneaky three-putt, this episode is for you. What is your ultimate "bounce-back" strategy after putting a ball in the water? Hit that Follow button, leave a 5-star review if you love the grind, and let's keep working on that swing! Remember, Let’s Change Our Scores and Not Our Swing   Join the Conversation: After you listen, head over tomy Facebook Group to share your thoughts. Have you played Lake Presidential lately? How did it treat your scorecard? Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to follow the podcaston Spotify and Apple, leave a review, and share it with your favorite weekend golf buddies! Connect with the Journey: 🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠ ✍️Blog: ⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse -Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠ 👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠(9)Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠ 📸Instagram: Instagram ✉️Email List: Mid-RangeSwingEmail⁠ #GolfPodcast #AmateurGolf #GolfMentalGame #MidHandicapGolf #LakePresidential #CourseManagement #GolfLife

  8. Jun 12

    E16: Tracking the Journey: My May Scoring Average & Lessons Learned 📊🏌️‍♂️

    We are officially rolling into the summer stretch of the 2026 golf season, and the grind to lower my scoring average down to a consistent 92 by November is in full swing! In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the raw numbers from May and looking at what the data is telling us. I logged 5 full rounds over the last month, and the theme of the season so far is rock-solid consistency. Here is the quick data snapshot: ➡️ May Scoring Average: 95.4 (across 5 rounds) ➡️ April Scoring Average: 95.5 (across 7 rounds) ➡️ Combined 2-Month Average: 95.5 A 95.5 combined average over the last two months proves the floor of my game is rising but getting down to that 92 target means eliminating the big mistakes. Whether you are hitting the driving range, listening on your commute, or tracking your own handicap progress this season, thanks for taking this journey with me. If you enjoy the episode, please tap the follow button, leave a rating, and let me know in the comments below: What is your primary scoring goal for the summer? Connect with the Journey: 🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠ ✍️Blog: ⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse -Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠ 👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠(9)Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠ 📸Instagram: Instagram ✉️Email List: Mid-RangeSwingEmail⁠ #GolfJourney #AmateurGolf #GolfConsistency #ScorecardTracker #GolfData #MidRangeSwing

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Better golf and better health, one habit at a time. Mid-Range Swing is a weekly podcast for mid-life golfers and growth-minded adults. I’m a health and habit coach, not a golf pro, just a mid-to-high handicapper using the course as a living lab for personal growth. With behavioral science like Atomic Habits, The Power of Habit and Motivational Interviewing, we explore recovering from life’s bad bounces, resetting health routines, and playing steadier golf. Real progress happens in the mid-range. New episodes every week. More at midrangeswing.com

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  • Creator
    Earnest Robinson, Jr
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Earnest Robinson, Jr
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