The Executive Course (formerly St. Mark Executive) — Local services in San Marcos

What a great way to start your Saturday! Seltzerland was. An amazing, well organized event. There were several tents set up along the 9 hole golf course so you get to taste and get your exercise in at the same time. What we liked most about this event was the tastings. There were brands of seltzers I didn't even know existed and thus gave us an opportunity to not only taste but to learn more about them. A few favorites were Bomani (the alcohol infused cold brew). I opted to taste it plain which I loved but I heard the vanilla with some creamer was even more tasty. I think the most fun and best design went to Jose Cuervo Playa Mar. So much fun with the swings, felt like you were sitting on the beach somewhere. I am not much of a tequila drinker but the seltzers were light and tasty. They also offered a shot of tequila in a cup with a popsicle which was pretty fun. Spa Girls was tasty as well, more than just a seltzer and pretty high in alcohol content (more like a canned cocktail). We also appreciated the Hormel cup pepperoni pizza slices midway through. It gave us the needed fuel to get through the remaining tastings. There were a few lower calorie options which I tended to skip (I am not a fan of the non sugar sugars). Towards the end of the course was the "top off your seltzer" tent. They had hard seltzer options where you could add various shots of hard alcohol (from rum to Fireball). They also had two beautiful parrots. Overall a great event and so much fun. All the vendors we great, friendly and knowledgeable about their products. Seltzerland will be in different cities, not sure if same vendors or different but if in your area make sure to go check it out. Even cost was very reasonable for all that you get. VIP was around $60 but it came with great perks. Keep and eye out for local deals (San Diego had a deal in the Reader) you can sometimes score a...

Drove down from Orange County to play a round with friends today. There was no one in front of us and a group of 7 followed by a group of 5 four holes behind us. There were 6 of us and we weren’t holding anyone up, following proper golf etiquette, and keeping really good pace so we decided to play together.

On hole 9 by the clubhouse, the manager comes out on the patio and yells at us to split apart, so we did, into a foursome and a double. A group of six white men drive by and nothing is said to them…

As we continue to play, a man comes by in a golf cart and talks to both of our groups separately, saying they take golf “seriously” around here. He continues to go past us to the next hole and hides behind a tree and watches our group. Keep in mind, there’s a group of 7 and a group of 5 being extremely rowdy and holding people up four holes behind us.

This obviously ruins the atmosphere of our round so I drive up to the clubhouse and the guy and the manager are there talking. Turns out the guy who was stalking us DOESN’T EVEN WORK HERE. His name is Martin and he’s a “local” that terrorizes women of color. Martin claims there was a shortage on carts meanwhile he’s on a cart by himself stalking our group when he didn’t even pay for a round.

It’s a reallyyyyy bad look for how this place is run when you’re letting a local terrorist of a man named Martin discriminate against people of color and letting him run amuck on the course stalking groups. Highly would not...

Course has come a long way since the days it was known as Lake San Marcos South Course. As St. Mark, they added a small practice putting green, trimmed a couple of the tree canopies that were borderline unfair, and have a well-maintained course. You won't find fluffy sand in the bunkers and there are a few muddy spots from over-watering, but these usually don't even come into play. Greens are medium speed with manageable slope and putt pretty true. Expect to play 2 shots to the green on the sole par 4 on the front nine, because a straight line from tee to green goes over OB and trees. On the other hand, all 3 par fours on the back nine are within range for "bombers". The 11th and 16th require a gentle draw to get on or near the green, but the fun 18th is approximately 270 and all downhill, so it is less than driver for most and approachable with a baby cut or straight high trajectory tee shot. If you are like me and often race to finish before dusk, this course is ideal, since there is no fencing and there is no danger of getting your car trapped by a locked gate. Depending on tee box locations, the uphill 7th hole may be the only one among the par 3 holes that requires more than a wedge for...