Mid-Range Swing

Earnest Robinson, Jr
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Welcome to Mid-Range Swing. I’m a golfer in my late 50s who loves golf but faces the reality of a bad back and limited flexibility. If you’ve traded your "long game" for a "smart game" because your body doesn't turn like it used to, you’re in the right place. Join me for weekly round recaps where I break down my wins and misses on the course, plus content specifically designed for senior golfers. I’m a mid-to-high handicapper on a mission to lower my scores, and I’m taking you along for the ride. Let’s change our scores and not our swing. Check out my blogs: https://midrangeswing.com/

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Jun 11

    E15: Surviving the Squeeze at Walden CC: Fighting the Driver & Finding a Silver Lining

    On this episode, I’m giving you an unvarnished review of my recent round at Walden Country Club in Crofton, Maryland—and I'm bringing the scorecard with me. I carded a 105, and on a tight, unforgiving track like Walden, this round was a masterclass in how quickly things can get away from you when you're battling fatigue. I break down the layout and conditions and get completely honest about my struggles off the tee. When the driver isn't behaving on a narrow course, you're playing defense on every single hole. But even on a triple-digit day, there were major bright spots. I’m celebrating a massive breakthrough in a zone that usually strikes fear into amateur players: the sand. I dig into why I'm finally feeling comfortable and confident when hitting out of green-side bunkers, and how that part of my game kept this tough round from spinning even further out of control. Finally, I'm getting transparent about the physical toll of the game. After months of heavy practice, testing, and logging consistent rounds, the baseline fatigue has caught up, and it absolutely showed up in my swing mechanics. I talk about the importance of listening to your body, knowing when to rest, and why taking a breather is a crucial part of long-term progress. Whether you're trying to break through a scoring plateau, battling an erratic driver, or just need a reminder that bad rounds happen to all of us, tune in for an honest look at the grind. Hit subscribe to follow along as I document the true ups and downs of a student of the game tracking progress! 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. Have you playedWalden 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 #MarylandGolf #WaldenCountryClub #Breaking100 #GolfMentalGame #BunkerPlay #DriverStruggles #GolfFatigue #MidRangeSwing

  6. Jun 4

    E14: The 100 to 92 Turnaround: Grinding at Oak Creek & Bouncing Back at Bowie

    Golf will humble you one day and give you hope the very next. In this episode, we are diving deep into a whirlwind 48 hours on the course that perfectly captures the reality of chasing a better game. First, I tackle a tough, gritty outing at Oak Creek Golf Club, where the scorecard ultimately added up to a 100. I pull back the curtain on the entire round—breaking down the course layout, sharing my honest review of the track, and walking you through the blow-by-blow scores. I'm talking about the bad shots, the missing Rescue club, and exactly where things went sideways. But the real magic happens in the post-round analysis. Instead of letting a triple-digit score defeat me, I broke down the data, adjusted my mindset, and went right back to work. The result? A massive bounce-back the very next day at Bowie Golf & Country Club, where everything clicked into place for a stellar 92. Tune in to hear how I managed the mental shift, what the post-round data revealed, and why staying focused and grinding through the tough days is the only way to unlock those breakthrough rounds. 🎧 What I Cover in This Episode: ➡️ Oak Creek Course Review: My honest thoughts on the layout and conditions. ➡️ The Scorecard Breakdown: Going through the numbers and identifying where the wheels came off. ➡️ Post-Round Analysis: How to look at a tough score objectively without losing your confidence. ➡️ The Bowie Bounce-Back: The adjustments that led to a 92 just 24 hours later. 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. Have you played Oak Creek lately? How did it treat your scorecard? Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to follow the podcast on Spotify & 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 #GolfJourney #CourseManagement #GolfMindset #BowieGolf #OakCreek #MidRangeSwing

  7. May 28

    E13: Northwest Golf Course Tested Every Part of My Game! 🫣

    I'm out at Northwest Golf Course in Silver Spring, Maryland for a wild ride of a round! Northwest is known for its long layout and massive, undulating greens, and it definitely threw a bit of everything at me today. From throwing a beautiful 6-iron onto the green and executing a clutch sand save to 3 feet, to the inevitable struggles of a fat shot and a tough three-putt. Golf is a game of managing misses, and Northwest definitely tested my course management today! Are you a local Maryland golfer? Let me know your favorite hole at Northwest or your best tips for mastering these huge greens in the comments below! Don't forget to hit that Like button and Subscribe to follow along on the journey. 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. Have you played Northwest 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 #Golf #GolfVlog #MarylandGolf #NorthwestGolfCourse #GolfJourney #MidHandicap #GolfLife

  8. May 21

    E:12 The Back-Nine Grind: Putting Progress and Fairway Woods at Hampshire Greens

    In this episode, I’m breaking down my latest round at Hampshire Greens in Silver Spring, Maryland. Coming off a shaky week on the greens, the primary goal was finding a rhythm with the putter—and it finally clicked. I talk through the decision to lean heavily on my 5-wood and 7-wood throughout the day and how those clubs are starting to earn their keep. However, golf is a game of give and take; while the putting improved, the chipping took a step back, leading to a serious "grind" on the back nine to post a 94. What we cover in this episode ➡️Hampshire Greens Review: A look at one of Silver Spring's challenging tracks. ➡️Strategic Shifts: Forcing the use of fairway woods and the results. ➡️Short Game Seesaw: Balancing improved putting with a struggling chipping game. ➡️The Mental Game: What it takes to "grind out" a score when you don't have your best stuff. Whether you're a fellow weekend warrior or just enjoy the journey of improving your game, thanks for tuning in! Remember, Let’s Change Our Scores and Not Our Swing Join the Conversation: After you listen, head over tomy Facebook Group or the WordPress blog to share your thoughts. Have you played Hampshire Greens lately? Howdid 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   #GolfPodcast #MidRangeSwing #HampshireGreens #MarylandGolf #GolfStrategy#HighHandicap #GolfOver50 #CourseReview

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Welcome to Mid-Range Swing. I’m a golfer in my late 50s who loves golf but faces the reality of a bad back and limited flexibility. If you’ve traded your "long game" for a "smart game" because your body doesn't turn like it used to, you’re in the right place. Join me for weekly round recaps where I break down my wins and misses on the course, plus content specifically designed for senior golfers. I’m a mid-to-high handicapper on a mission to lower my scores, and I’m taking you along for the ride. Let’s change our scores and not our swing. Check out my blogs: https://midrangeswing.com/

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  • Creator
    Earnest Robinson, Jr
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Earnest Robinson, Jr
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    Mid-Range Swing