Golftics at the 4th Annual Salute 2 Heroes Charity Golf Tournament — a day of birdies, banter, and big-hearted giving

On a picture-perfect California morning at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, Golftics rolled up with cameras, quips, and its signature mix of golf nerdery and celebrity-friendly commentary to cover San Diego Social League’s 4th Annual Salute 2 Heroes charity golf tournament. The event — which brought together local leaders, veterans, first responders, celebrities, and everyday golf fans — felt less like a stiff fundraiser and more like a home-court celebration for people who give so much and ask so little in return. The course was immaculate, the galleries were energized, and Golftics’ coverage captured it all: the play, the personalities, and the purpose.

Former MLB All-Star Greg Vaughn talks with Golftics

The setup: sun, sea breeze, and a very playable Lomas Santa Fe

Lomas Santa Fe Country Club provided a classic southern-California backdrop: sculpted fairways rimmed by mature trees, subtle elevation changes, and those manicured greens that either make you feel like a hero or expose your chipping sins. The club’s reputation for being both player-friendly and visually stunning made it an ideal home for an event that needed to feel accessible to casual supporters while still special enough for its celebrity guests and sponsors. Golftics’ camera work leaned into the setting — slow pans of the course between shots, close-ups of nervous tee-swing rituals, and panoramic frames showing the Sea-Breeze horizon just beyond the clubhouse.

Former MLB All-Star Jacque Jones and his team

Who was playing — and who was it for?

Salute 2 Heroes exists to support military personnel, veterans, and first responders, and that mission shaped every moment of the day. The tournament drew a mix of golfers: committed players aiming for low scores, celebrities and influencers there to raise visibility, and generous sponsors who’d bought in to underwrite scholarships and aid programs for service members and their families. The event page and promotional material made the purpose explicit: fund-raising, community support, and celebration of service. Golftics framed its coverage around that dual identity — sport and service — interviewing participants about their scores and their connections to the cause.

Former NLF QB Jeff Garcia and his team

The Salute 2 Heroes Master Sergeant Rodney Buentello Scholarship Fund honors the life and legacy of a true American hero who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country and community. Master Sergeant Buentello was not only a decorated Marine and mentor but a symbol of selfless courage. His commitment to leadership, service, and excellence lives on through this fund.

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Looking forward

The 4th Annual Salute 2 Heroes event felt like a milestone — established enough to attract serious sponsors and celebrity participants, but still intimate enough to preserve those surprise, touching moments that charitable events rely on. Golftics’ coverage amplified the day’s successes while giving viewers a clear line to action: follow the charity, engage with sponsors, and consider attending or supporting next year. For anyone who wants to see golf media used for good — and done well — this was a model worth replaying.

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Founder Angel Garcia of Salute 2 Heroes