E9: The Beltsville Test: Lessons from Old Gunpowder

In this episode, I’m taking you hole-by-hole through my recent round at Old Gunpowder Golf Course in Beltsville, Maryland. This round was a pivotal moment in my quest to drop my scoring average from 98.4 to 92, and I’m breaking down exactly how the course played.What we’re diving into today:Course Review: The Old Gunpowder Experience – I give my honest take on the current conditions in Beltsville. From the layout of the fairways to the speed of the greens, I’ll let you know what to expect if you're planning to tee it up here soon.The Home Field Advantage – Navigating a familiar layout and how local knowledge plays into course management when every stroke counts toward the season goal.Playing Through the Pain – An honest look at managing a round with a herniated disk and limited flexibility. It’s not about how hard you hit it; it’s about the rhythm and the results.Strategy Over Swing – Why I’m sticking to my "no-change" swing policy and focusing entirely on scoring, recovery, and making smart decisions under pressure.Whether you’re a local Maryland golfer or a mid-to-high handicapper anywhere else, this episode is about the grit and strategy required to play better golf without needing a "perfect" swing.Join the Conversation:After you listen, head over to our Facebook Group or the WordPress blog to share your thoughts. Have you played Old Gunpowder 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#GolfPodcast #MidRangeSwing #OldGunpowder #MarylandGolf #GolfStrategy #HighHandicap #GolfOver50 #CourseReview