Coronado Golf Shop, 2000 Visalia Row, Coronado, CA (2026)

09/07/2026

Wishing You a Happy Labor Day
Hope you have a safe and special day with friends and family.

09/01/2026

Armchair Rules Official

Viktor Hovland narrowly avoided a potential two-shot penalty during this weekend’s Tour Championship at East Lake after several viewers believed they saw him ground his club in a greenside bunker on the par 4 13th hole. The situation was brought to the attention of tournament officials, who reviewed the available video evidence.

The incident also highlights an interesting aspect of professional golf: viewers watching from home can report potential rules violations they believe they have seen during tournament coverage. According to USGA Chief Governance Officer Thomas Pagel, governing bodies review information brought to their attention. The PGA Tour, R&A, LPGA and other professional tours have similar processes, although most reported situations ultimately do not result in a rules violation.

So how do viewers report a potential violation? Reports can be submitted through email, website contact forms, phone messages and, in some cases, social media. Tournament staff and officials monitor incoming communications during events and can review potential incidents using available television footage and other evidence.

Professional golf already has extensive oversight during competition, including on-site rules officials, television cameras and video replay. However, as with any sport, situations can occasionally arise that require additional review.

In Hovland’s case, rules official Mark Dusbabek stated that after reviewing the high-definition video evidence, it did not appear that Hovland touched or disturbed the sand. As a result, no penalty was assessed.

The potential penalty carried significant consequences. A two-shot penalty would reportedly have cost Hovland approximately $3 million in prize money and moved him from sole possession of second place into a tie for third.

After your next round, when you are sitting at the bar, just say to your buddies, “Should TV viewers be able to report potential rules violations they see during professional golf tournaments?” … and see what they have to say.

08/28/2026

Managing Expectations Under Pressure

Competitive golf is a real pressure cooker. We see it every Sunday as the Tour guys and gals reach deep inside to eke out a win. We feel it even during matches with friends, club championships or local and regional qualifiers.

One of our favorite swing coaches, Jon Sherman of practical-golf.com, tells us firsthand about finishing off a good round of golf in a one-day qualifier for a big amateur event in New York, the Metropolitan Amateur, and what was going through his gray matter. The article’s central message is about managing expectations under pressure by staying in the present rather than protecting a score.

Jon describes playing in the event where only four spots were available. In brutal 100+ degree heat, he reached three under par with four holes remaining. His mind naturally told him, “Just make four pars and you’re good.” He says he couldn't help but think about the 18th hole, which featured a lot of water and the potential for a dramatic collapse.

But what he learned is that his initial reaction to anything that happens on the course isn't the voice he always wants to listen to. Instead, he relied on two simple thoughts:

1. “This score isn’t yours yet.”
Once golfers build a good score, they often become overly cautious—changing targets, swings, or strategy to protect what they have. Jon reminded himself to keep doing the things that got him to that position and accept whatever outcome followed.

2. “Pay attention to what’s in front of you.”
Thinking about the future—whether imagining success or fearing disaster—takes attention away from the shot at hand. He deliberately occupied his mind with immediate, controllable details: his walking pace, breathing, keeping his glove dry, his pre-shot routine, his towel, and even watching the trees move in the breeze.

By focusing on what he could actually see and control, he prevented his mind from drifting toward the pressure of the final holes.

The round still had its challenges, including a provisional tee shot and several important par putts. His final putt dropped on its last revolution, and he finished as medalist.

The bigger lesson wasn't simply that he played well. It was that he was proud of how he handled the pressure.

Golf always involves the possibility of making mistakes. He could have made several bogeys coming in and still been comfortable with the result if he had stayed committed to his process. What would have bothered him more would have been allowing nerves to cause rushed swings or poor decisions.

The takeaway -- when scoring expectations start taking over your mind, remember:

“This score isn’t yours yet.”
“Pay attention to what’s in front of you.”

Don't protect the score. Stay committed to the process, focus on what you can control, and let the outcome take care of itself.

08/24/2026

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When was the last time you replaced your shoes? Wearing golf shoes gives you better grip, stability, and balance during your swing, which helps you hit the ball with more power and accuracy. They also prevent slips on wet or uneven turf so step up your game with a new pair or two. Don't you think it is time for a new pair?

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08/21/2026

10 Great (and Basic) Improvement Tips

Every golfer wants to lower his/her score and there is plenty of advice and tips out there to help you do so. The folks at theleftrough.com have put together some legitimate (and just plain sensible) suggestions that can help most any golfer.

Although these tips are mostly for higher handicappers, it wouldn't be a bad idea to review if you are a mid or low handicapper.

1. Play the right equipment. Find clubs and the right golf balls that suit your game. Get fitted for both if need be.

2. Focus on the fundamentals. This includes the proper stance, correct grip, setup, and ball position.

3. Double-check your alignment. This goes for you lower handicappers also. Be sure you are "aligned" correctly.

4. Master your tempo. Develop a 3:1 timing ratio for your swing. As an example, if your golf swing from takeaway to impact takes one second, the backswing should take .75 seconds and the downswing .25 seconds. Count out loud 1,2,3(backswing) 1(downswing).

5. Don't let anger get in the way. Another good tip for lower scorers also. Let the tension go. It's just one shot. Don't let it affect the remainder of your round.

6. Make your driver your best friend. Be sure you have the right loft, length, and shaft for your game and ability. (See #1 above.)

7. Practice your short game. Take a hint from the lower handicappers. Practice, practice, practice, especially around the greens.

8. Tee it forward. Maybe this is a little damaging to the ego but play the appropriate tees. Golf is supposed to be fun and not a grind. Move back a set of tees when you start making too many birdies.

9. Get lessons early. Tour players have swing coaches. Start with good fundamentals and don't let bad habits form. Check out our seasoned PGA golf professionals on staff.

10. Create a pre-shot routine that keeps you focused. This will help with consistency in your game. It also helps when things start going south.

If nothing else, these tips will help you gain confidence in your game, so you'll have more fun. To read the entire article and to see the full explanation of each tip, CLICK HERE.
https://theleftrough.com/golf-tips/

08/19/2026

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08/14/2026

Control What You Can Control
Strike a Balance

This was found in a fortune cookie — Focus on what you can control and accept what you can’t. Sage words coming from a sometimes stale, tasteless tidbit. This advice isn’t always as easy to swallow as it seems.

Jon Sherman of Practical Golf, believes control is one of the most significant aspects of the game. Many golfers come to the game expecting to fully control the process and outcomes of the game as they can in other parts of their lives. When things fall apart during the game, they wonder why, and it's because they don’t fully understand what they can and cannot control on the course.

Raise your right hand and let’s accept the big 5 of what we can and cannot control with golf. You will be happier and will probably play better.

WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL:

1. Your Preparation — Practice effectively. Develop a game plan. Get your body physically ready.

2. Your Routine — Commit to going through a pre-shot routine and don’t vary from it. It should have an analysis of where you are, your optimal target and club selection, along with a practice swing. Do this with every shot no matter what.

3. Your Reaction — Internalize your good shots and objectify your bad shots. In other words, take ownership of your successes and analyze your failures. Is there something you could have done differently? And drop the negativity quickly.

WHAT YOU CANNOT CONTROL:

4. The Variability of Your Technique — You have one of your best ball-striking days and then the next time you play your swing is a mess. It happens to everyone. This is hard to accept and it is maddening that you cannot control which golf swing shows up each day you play.

5. The Universe — The gust of wind, the sprinkler head your ball hits, the divot your ball lands in, the crazy bounce, and more after you have executed the perfect shot. Remember there is nothing consistent about the elements of golf as compared to most other sports.

Obviously, there are other things that you must factor in of what you can and cannot control. Jon considers these the big 5 and hopes that with renewed perspective, these will help you strike a balance. Let go of trying to over-control and remember, it’s just a game.

To read Jon’s entire article, click here.
https://practical-golf.com/

08/12/2026

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08/07/2026

Surviving the Heat
Tired of the Heat?

August is National Golf Month, so how perfect for us to do our annual "Beat the Heat" email since it is the height of summer and the heat, for that matter, especially with temperatures breaking record highs across the country.

Golfers need to worry about experiencing heatstroke, which is not unusheatstroke, which is commonual when high temps mix with high humidity.

Here are a few tips combined from various sources (listed below) to help you keep your cool:

1. Hydrate – the earlier the better. Start hydrating well before your round if possible (even 12 - 18 hours before). If you wait until you are on the course to start chugging water, you could already be too late. Also, water is not always enough.

2. Do not neglect your electrolytes. Whether it is a sports drink like Propel or Gatorade or one of the many available supplements (powder or tablets) you can add to a bottle of water, do not overlook the importance of electrolyte replacement during hot weather.

3. Ingest a hydration product with Vitamin B and amino acids the night before and the morning of a round. Have a really big round the next day? Then start the night before.

4. Limit alcohol and caffeine. None is even better in extreme heat.

5. Carry a cooling towel. Carry a little hand towel around to throw some ice and water on it to wipe your neck and face and try to assist your body into not getting too hot.

6. Use your body’s quick-cooling points. When you start to overheat, you’ll need to manually cool yourself down. The best way of doing this is to place an ice pack on the areas of your body where the blood vessels are closer to your skin, like the back of your neck or your wrists. Cooling your body in the right spots will help bring down your body temperature in short order.

7. Cover your head. Wear a hat or cap. Wet it when you can. Caps work well for this.

8. Be careful what you wear. Cotton can be very clingy and sticks to the body. Changing shirts does not really help as the new shirt will be sweaty in five minutes. Look for “moisture-wicking” when purchasing a shirt. (Fabric softeners will strip away the moisture-wicking treatment from fabrics.) And if you are worried about offensive odor, be careful also, as certain types of materials get really stinky.

9. Conserve energy. It’s exhausting playing in the heat, and your body is working overtime trying to stay upright, so you’ve got to give it a rest whenever you can.

10. Keep your grip dry. When we start to perspire, our hands and body can get quite slippery. Make sure to keep those grips dry on your clubs. Before and after each shot, keep a towel nearby and clean the grip off.

11. Wait and walk in the shade whenever possible. Whether walking or riding, look for the shade as it will always be cooler by at least 10 degrees.

12. Tee off early. Avoid the midday heat whenever possible.

13. Eat. Bodies at work in extreme temperatures need fuel to do so. Eat easily digested carbs such as peanut butter crackers, a banana, a few M&Ms, or a handful of nuts.

14. Manage your emotions and stay focused. Nothing makes the heat worse than a temper tantrum. Maintain a steady pace and breathe when you feel your temper rising.

Warning sign – stop playing if you stop sweating.

Thanks to Cameron Morfit (pgratour.com), Elizabeth Bethel (progolfnow.com) Luke Dineen-Kerr (golf.com), and Keith Stewart (pga.com) for your combined efforts for this article.

08/04/2026

Keeping Our "Super" Happy
And Keeping the Course Beautiful

Of course, the first two things that come to mind are repairing divots and ball marks. You are right but those come with the territory.

Josh Sens with golf.com has put together a list of the top idiosyncrasies and habits that golf course superintendents DON'T like. Are you guilty of any of these? You may want to rethink it in the quest of keeping your greenskeeper happy and the course in its best shape.

1. Taking out a temper tantrum on a tee-box marker and busting it up. Get a grip on the temper.

2. Early-bird practice. Dropping a dozen balls on a fairway and using it as a practice range. C’mon, pony up for some range balls.

3. Don’t be a trespasser when the course is closed. Closed is closed and that means you.

4. Don’t throw your litter on the tee box or the landscaping around the tee box. Who picks up after you at home?

5. Don’t dig your ball out of the cup with the head of your putter. Bend or squat like the rest of us so you don’t ruin the integrity of the hole.

6. Don’t run over signs and directional ropes. They are there for a reason.

7. Guys smoking ci**rs can be “ash holes”. Bunkers are not your personal ashtray. (The same thing goes for sunflower seeds sprinkled all over the green. The folks behind you won't be happy either.)

8. Plan accordingly for bathroom breaks.

9. Be respectful of the maintenance crew as they are doing their job to keep the course in shape. The superintendent controls every sprinkler on the course and can get you back.

10. Watch where you apply sunscreen and bug spray as they burn the turf. Apply before you go on the course.

Click here to read them all. https://golf.com/lifestyle/things-golfers-do-annoy-superintendents/?fbclid=IwAR0w8IVlvl8fHxqFlgMawGPzyjDF_d6xasvmi1kczpn9Gk-gQ0MJdEHWzr8%EF%BB%BF&utm_source=newsletter_647&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=keeping-our-super-happy

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