Happy holidays from Del Mar Golf Center

Thank you for a great 2024 and for being part of our community. Have a great holiday season and enjoy the time with your family and friends.

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Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful time with your friends and family, surrounded by good food and good laughs. Take a look at our newsletter to read more: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6984787&r=621679

Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful time with your friends and family, surrounded by good food and good laughs. Take a look at our newsletter to read more: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6984787&r=621679

Please note we're closed on November 28 for Thanksgiving

Please note that our Range and Mini Golf will be closed all day on Thursday, November 28, so our team can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones. Regular hours will resume for the rest of the holiday week. We wish you a joyful and warm Thanksgiving celebration!

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In our latest video tip, PGA Professional Tim Hart breaks down the essential body movements for a successful golf swing. Tim explains the ideal motion of your body throughout each phase of the swing—from setup to follow-through—helping you understand how to generate power and maintain control. Take a look at our newsletter to find out more: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6984785&r=621679

Driving Range Closed for Breeders Cup

Please note that the driving range will be closed on Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd, for the Breeders Cup. We appreciate your understanding and will resume regular hours on Sunday, November 3rd.
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Unlock Distance and Forgiveness

Join us this Friday to test the new TaylorMade Qi10s and more! Click the link below to book your time slot.
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Exciting Updates

Our grass tee is now open, the second tee will be ready soon, and Toptracer Bays are available for reservations!

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What's your cone saying about your shot choices?

A very smart man – Scott Fawcett – built a game management model based on the fact that golf is a game of misses. His model for choosing the shot you’ll play is based on your “cone of misses”.

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What's your cone saying about your shot choices?

A very smart man – Scott Fawcett – built a game management model based on the fact that golf is a game of misses. His model for choosing the shot you’ll play is based on your “cone of misses”.

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Incredible Time Supporting Operation Game On!

The DMGC Team was honored to be part of the incredible Operation Game On Foundation Scramble. We had an absolute blast and connected with so many amazing people, all united in support of a great cause.

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Come join us for a fun day of mini golf at Pelly's! It’s a great way to hang out with friends and family, enjoy some laughs, and maybe even show off your putting skills.
Big news: The renovation of the DMGC TopTracer Bays is almost wrapped up! Fresh new look, better facilities, and an even better golf experience coming your way soon.

We’ll keep you posted on the reopening—can’t wait to see you back out here!

Get a sneak peek at our renovations

Dear Del Mar Golf Center Golfers,

We are thrilled to share the first update on the ongoing renovations at the Del Mar Golf Center. As part of our commitment to providing an exceptional golfing experience, we are making significant upgrades to our facility. Here’s a sneak peek into what’s been happening: http://online.retailtribe.com/client/onlineeditor/EMV.aspx?n=6973592&r=621679
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Matt Terzo, PGA, gives us a great video showing a few setup tips that are critical to making putts. Check it out and let us know how we can help!

Del Mar Junior Academy Parent Presentations in August!

Do you have questions or are you curious about our Junior Academy? Join us in August for our next parent sessions.

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Del Mar Range Closed July 3-7

The range will be closed from July 3rd to July 7th.
We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, July 8th.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon!
The above illustration is of Ben Hogan's feet placement for each club. This allowed him to never swing over the top by permitting his right elbow to be in the most effective position during his takeaway and downswing, which can create optimum lag time and directional repeatability for all clubs.

Fix your over-the-top swing with Kevin

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No more coming over-the-top swings! Coach Kevin Weishan has the perfect drill for you to practice to fix this. Read our latest newsletter and watch it now: https://online.retailtribe.com/client/onlineeditor/EMV.aspx?n=6973586&r=621679
The 2024 San Diego County Fair is officially here! Be sure to check it out for a blast from the past!
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Ready to up your game? Coach Tim is sharing his pre-shot routine, and you won't want to miss it. Read our latest newsletter to learn how to improve your game on the green!

The 2024 San Diego County Fair is Almost Here!

Heads Up! The San Diego County Fair will affect our Driving Range and Golf Mart hours. Additionally, we’ll be shutting down Toptracer for about a month for a major facility upgrade.

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Unlock your best golf swing yet with Bill Westerlund

As your golf instructor, I have developed physical tests that affect your golf swing abilities.

The golf swing is physical, and these tests will allow you to realize where your source of energy and strength is or isn’t in your body during your golf swing.

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How to use your shadow to help your golf swing

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Draw vs. Fade: Why Your Finish Position Matters

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Do you know how your finish position affects shot shape? This week, Coach Matt Terzo is going to show us! Adjusting your finish position can help you achieve a draw or a fade more effectively. Read our latest newsletter and give this a go the next time you’re out practicing: https://online.retailtribe.com/client/onlineeditor/EMV.aspx?n=6965829&r=621679

A lot of golfers struggle with releasing their wrist and their club too early in the downswing. This can cause you to hit less accurate shots or to lose a lot of power and distance. In this week's video, Coach Tim shares a drill to help you overcome this challenge in your swing. Take a look at this week's newsletter to find out more: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6965828&r=621679

Does the perfect putt exist?

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This week, Coach Maiya shows you how to find your putting stroke and get the right rhythm. She also shows how to use alignment sticks to set up well and move your shoulders smoothly.

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Are you ready for your swing analysis with Bill Westerlund?

Discover the keys to improving your golf game with Bill Westerlund, Senior PGA Teaching Professional. Bill's personalized swing analysis focuses on key areas like body movement, rotation, and hand positioning. Through targeted evaluation, Bill helps refine your technique for optimal performance.

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Master your chipping with Coach Kevin's simple technique!

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Check out Coach Kevin's super simple chipping technique! Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to improve their short game. Give it a try the next time you’re out practicing!

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Proper club and hand position at setup

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This week, PGA Coach Matt shows us why your setup position is critical to executing a good golf shot. Watch this before your next practice!

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Kick off your practice right with some solid warm-up routines!

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Before your next practice, warm up with our latest video from Coach Maiya in this week's newsletter! She’s got some friendly reminders for you that are going to help you make the most of your time at Del Mar Golf Center.

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Mom! Dad! It's time for the Del Mar SMASH Summer Golf Camp!

Your kids want to have fun. They want to make friends. And they want to learn to play golf. That's what our summer golf camps are all about! Our SMASH Summer Camp promises to help kids, ages 8 - 13, improve their shot-making skills and athletic abilities, all while having a blast making memories with their new golfing friends.

With limited spaces available, make sure you enroll your junior golfer as soon as possible. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your child's golf journey at the SMASH Summer Camp!

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Stop coming over the top!

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Coach Kevin here! One question I get asked all the time is: "What can I do to stop coming over the top?" If you've ever thought the same question this newsletter is for you!

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Let's help you unlock your best swing

The student’s goal is to be able to transfer rotational force through your body, through your hands, down to the clubface, and into the ball. What techniques, methods and ideas can you create to physically move your clubhead into the ball in a repeatable way?

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Hit some golf shots with Coach Matt

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Coach Matt here! Let's talk setup. Check out our latest newsletter where I'll walk you through a couple of easy checks to get your distance from the ball just right.

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In tougher windy conditions, it’s great to have the stinger up your sleeve to find the fairway (and it’ll also impress your playing partners!). Contact us to book a lesson.
Adding the draw to your tee-shot arsenal will build confidence and help you hit fairway finders with conviction. Contact us to book a lesson.
When you trust your skills and setup, there’s no limit to the amount of flop shot fun you can have! Contact us to book a lesson.
Apex Ti Fusion Irons are expertly crafted like no other iron in golf. This player performance iron is precisely engineered with a titanium face and a forged hollow-body construction.
Two very similar putters but one very big difference. One could be a friend. The other likely a foe.
Learning to slow down between shots will help you to stay calm and centred out on the course. During 9 holes together we’ll share mental tips and tricks you can use to stay in control when things get tough.
Could it be any easier to square a putter face with these contrasts? But there’s another part to accuracy.
We hear about wedge grinds, but which grinds help which shots, and how?
The CoG on a wedge? Grinds? The shape of the wedge? The leading edge and offset, how do they help? Anyone who wants to improve their short game or choose any new wedge can get great insights from this product video.
Use your senses to narrow your focus in the heat of competition.
What recreational golfer wants to carry yardage books and calculate every shot distance exactly? There is one simple approach that you should carry in your head though.
With some deliberate breathing, your butterflies can positively affect pressure-filled shots.
Drawing on positive memories will help you deliver in the present!
Which green in which event causes the best in the world to write “No”?
What if getting from an 18-handicap to Scratch was easier than you thought? Focus on 4 key areas and you could surprise yourself.
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Good and better players, if you haven’t already done so, try the Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Ball next time out. Want any encouragement? Watch this video and then try out the golf ball.
If you’re shooting 88 or even 90, then we can quickly get you below 85. If you’re already at 85, then 78 is within reach. All that’s required is ambition (and these 4 steps).
To improve your playing experience, we need to identify and monitor the most relevant parts of your game.
Organization is a simple yet effective way to gain a mental edge over your opponents.
We’re here to help you create a plan that’ll make it easier for you to reach your full potential.

Your swing is worth remembering

If you had an interesting experience on the course, let us know. We'd love to share it with everyone.