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  • Writer's pictureStephen Atcheler

Welcome to the Raw Chronicles of StepTen™ Golf


The Birth of a Golfing Epic

G’day! I'm Stephen Atcheler, your average Aussie, caught in the whirlwind of chasing business dreams and impeccable swings amidst the picturesque yet unpredictable terrains of the Philippines. StepTen™ Golf isn't your cut-and-dry, conventional golf blog. Nope - it's a wild ride, teeming with unfiltered stories, hearty laughs, and the bittersweet thrills of an entrepreneur and golf enthusiast who’s neck-deep in the beautiful chaos of it all.


Breaking Ground

An Aussie's Fumbling Dance with the Clubs

Picture this: a bloke who decided that 33 was the golden age to flirt with golf. A decision as wild and reckless as a kangaroo on the loose. I watched YouTube videos like they were sacred texts and still, each swing was as unpredictable as the Melbourne weather.

Learning the Ropes... and Slopes

Tumbling through Tips and Turfs

In the thick of the Philippines’ vibrant culture, every golf course is a new chapter of a saga, as mesmerizing yet intricate as a Jorn Utzon masterpiece. Having been coached, and at times, hilariously schooled by over eight Filipino golf maestros, every piece of advice is a gem, a stepping stone in this chaotic dance with the clubs.

Myths of the Swing: Busted and Revered

As we wander deeper into the soul of StepTen™ Golf, be prepared to debunk myths as mythical as drop bears, and uncover swing secrets as sacred as the Twelve Apostles. This isn’t just a golfer's diary; it’s an odyssey where each putt, each swing, is drenched in the sweat and laughter of a businessman navigating the lush yet enigmatic golfing greens of the Philippines.


A Symphony of Clashes and Confluences

The Swing’s Secret Sonata

Every club has a voice, a melody, and oh mate, it took a dozen moons and a symphony of swings to decipher it. In this space, anticipate a raw, unscripted chronicle of triumphs, blunders, and the mesmerizing dance between an Aussie’s blunt spirit and the Philippines’ eloquent rhythms.

Journeying through Cultural Cadences

I've been moulded by the rugged terrains of the Down Under, yet here I am, in the heart of the Philippines, where every stroke echoes the country’s soul-stirring narratives. StepTen™ Golf unearths the silent sonatas and boisterous ballads of a land where golf isn’t just a sport – it’s a narrative, intricately woven with cultural threads.

What Awaits You in the Lush Greens and Beyond

Chronicles of a Maverick

Dive headfirst into uncharted waters, where each article, each insight, is an intimate revelation, narrated with the raw authenticity of a bloke who’s as dedicated to the swing as he is amused by his own unpredictable trysts with the game.

Echoes of the Greens

From the pristine courses that grace the serene Filipino landscapes, to the heart-thumping, soul-stirring moments where victory and folly dance, StepTen™ Golf is an expose of golf in the Philippines in all its unpredictable glory.


Unleashing StepTen™ Golf

Here, myths and legends of the swing are unravelled. It’s a narrative where the club isn’t just a piece of gear, but a storyteller, echoing the highs and lows, the hilarity, and the humbling journeys of a man lost and found between swings.


So, as we peel back layers of this intricate dance, sprinkled with the unfiltered wit of an Aussie and enriched by the profound rhythms of the Philippines, brace yourself. You're not just a reader here; you’re a mate, a companion in a journey where clubs, greens, and business dreams converge in an unscripted, unpredictable, yet utterly exhilarating narrative.


Pack your bags and fasten your seatbelts. The greens are calling, and mate, it’s going to be one hell of a ride! Welcome to StepTen™ Golf – where every swing tells a story, every course is an untamed melody, and every post is a ticket into a world where golf and life intertwine in a mesmerising dance. Cheers to the quests and quips that await!

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