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The Best Post-Round Drinks in Golf? Here’s a Nationwide Tour to Find Out
There’s something timeless about the 19th hole. It’s where high-fives are exchanged, triple bogeys are laughed off, and rounds are retold with the kind of exaggeration only a good drink can inspire. At Mid Life Golf, we recently spotlighted some of the best 19th hole drinks at golf courses across America, and the lineup does…
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Why It Matters: The Landscaper Who Plants Pollinators Near a Playground
It’s hot.The ground is dry.The hours are long and the shovels don’t swing themselves. But a landscaper leans into it—prepping a softscape bed beside a local playground.No big reveal. No ribbon-cutting. No attention. Just native plants, pollinators, and purpose.Because kids should grow up surrounded by butterflies—not just mulch and metal. Before I ever set foot…
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Epic Trails and Stunning Views: Exploring the American West on Foot
Iconic national parks and unforgettable hikes for active adventurers over 50 If you’re dreaming of wide-open vistas, towering cliffs, and trails that lead to jaw-dropping natural wonders, the American West delivers in every direction. In this section of Step Into Nature: Great U.S. Hiking Trails for Over-50 Explorers, readers are invited to explore some of…
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Opening Day, Wisconsin Style
After a long Wisconsin winter, tomorrow marks my first round of golf for the year. It’s not just about chasing pars—it’s about reconnecting with the crew, the rhythm, and the simple joy of riding out with 24 guys who’ve all earned a few quiet hours outside. The muscles aren’t ready. The swing’s untested. But the…
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Honoring the Hands Behind Sacred Spaces
At Real Work Real People, today’s story honors the quiet strength of cemetery groundskeepers—the ones who trim, clean, and care for the spaces where memory lives. They prepare more than headstones and pathways. They create peace for the widow, the child visiting a grandparent, and the parent sitting beside the grave of a lost child….
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How to Hire and Keep a Great Turf Crew Without Breaking the Budget
Hiring and retaining a reliable turf crew has become one of the biggest challenges in golf and sports field management. With labor competition coming from every direction—landscaping, warehouse jobs, even fast food—how do you attract and keep the right people for your maintenance team? Here are four turf crew staffing tips that work in real-world…
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One Backyard to Rule Them All
I just got my Spud Run long sleeve tee and bumper sticker—and I’ve never been more proud to rep a backyard golf hole. But don’t head over there looking for swing tips or putting drills. Spud Run Golf isn’t about fixing your slice. It’s about watching one man turn his dream of a personal golf…
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Reflections from the Range
Guest Blog Series by Eddie Langston, Willow Dunes Member & Author of The Mid-Round Manual I’ll be honest—I didn’t volunteer for this. In fact, when the Club Manager asked me if I’d be willing to contribute to the Willow Dunes blog, I thought she was joking. I assumed she needed someone to review the new…
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Why It Matters: The Last Round Someone Played Here
Every golf course holds more than just divots and footprints. It holds final rounds. Somewhere on your course—maybe yesterday, maybe last season—someone played what would unknowingly be their last round of golf. Maybe it was an aging father walking 9 with his son.Maybe it was a longtime member shaking hands on the 18th green for…
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ANOTHER NEW RELEASE: Step Into Nature
Step Into Nature: The Best U.S. Hiking Trails for Over-50 Explorers – Your Guide to Scenic and Accessible Adventures If you’re over 50 and looking for the perfect way to stay active, explore stunning landscapes, and enjoy the great outdoors at your own pace, hiking is one of the best ways to do it. Whether…