The old adage about one man’s trash being another’s treasure never seemed more true than after a trip to the local flea market, or mercado libre. Every Sunday from 6 a.m. to mid-afternoon, a wealth of both spills out of booths and stalls set up in about six square blocks around the Juarez church. Produce and foodstuffs of every kind, shoes, clothes and linens (both new and used), toys galore, housewares, tools & hardware, and flotsam and jetsam of every variety can be found here. There’s even a special aisle full of hairdressers where mostly men and boys get their hair cut. In case all this shopping makes you hungry or thirsty, vendors of everything from tacos de cabeza to donuts, flan and agua de Jamaica are on hand, too, many with small tables set up out of the lines of foot traffic and sometimes, in the shade of an umbrella or tree.

Avoid falling apart when it really counts

I understand the new player asking about what their swing tempo should be, but I’m always surprised at how many experienced players ask whether they should change their tempo to swing faster or slower.

Confused yet? We’re only about two-thirds of the way to the ball.

Our Head Professional has a bumper sticker on his car that reads, “Life is Easy, Golf is Hard.” I had to chuckle when I first saw this, but then realized how much truth there was to the statement. I’ve often told people the more I learn about the golf swing the happier I am to play as well as I do.

Huana Coa is about 45 minutes north of Mazatlán via the free road, near the town of La Noria. Call the office for specific directions & reservations, which are required.