Tips for Visiting a New Golf Course
Visiting a new golf course is always a fun adventure! The scenic views and challenge of playing a new-to-you course will be both exhilirating and perhaps a bit daunting as well. If you're nervous, we've got tips for visiting a new golf course. First, be sure to check...
Redlands Mesa and Ocotillo in the News
Redlands Mesa Golf Course and Ocotillo Restaurant in the news: We've been in the news quite a bit this past year, with this article from the "early days of covid" where Maxwell discusses the changes we made then to ensure the safety of our patrons: "Weckerly helps his...
Be a Better Putter
Let's assume you aren't the top golfer in your group. There's nothing wrong with that! Every chance to hit the course is a chance to get better. However, if you can learn to be a better putter you can definitely move up a notch or two on the "who's probably going to...
Golf Etiquette Reminders: A little niceness goes a long way!
No one likes to be reminded to clean up after themselves, and the same is true on the golf course. To avoid being called out by your fellow players, consider the following golf etiquette reminders as we head into the 2022 season. Repair your divots Sometimes that...
What’s in your golf bag?
If you read many golf magazines, you are probably familiar with the "what's in your golf bag" section. In this section the magazine usually goes through all the items in one golf pro's bag. It can be intriguing to see what clubs, snacks, and tees are there. Often the...
Playing Winter Golf
While in some parts of the country, winter golf is unheard of, out here in Western Colorado you often see people playing winter golf. There are a few unique aspects to playing golf when it's near-freezing though. First, you want to get a rubber tee. At some point the...
Hit Your Fairway Woods Like a Pro
If you've struggled to hit your fairway woods consistently, you're not alone. My partner frequently reminds me that "hitting a 3-wood off the deck is the hardest shot in golf!" Maybe that's not true for everyone, but it certainly is for me. For women and seniors,...
Tee Box Anxiety Tips
If you think you're the only one who gets sweaty palms and butterflies when stepping onto the #1 tee box, you're wrong. Lots of people have first-tee anxieties (or, ALL tee box anxieties). At most courses the first tee is visible to lots of people walking...
Golf Alignment Tips
I often think one of the most frustrating moments in golf (and there are many) is when you hit a great shot but it's 20 yards off line. You hit ball first, got it nice and high in the air, got the distance right, but your alignment was off. There are some easy golf...
Tips for introducing a friend to golf
If you've convinced one of your friends to join you on the golf course, good for you! Golf is a great way to connect with your friends on the weekend or after work. However, if your friend is brand new to the game, we've got some tips for introducing a friend to golf....