Mike broke the game down into simple parts. I came in as a beginner and he was able to explain…read morethings in practical, actionable terms that I could apply. I eliminated the bad habits and after 5 lessons had a good understanding of how to apply what I learned on the course. Mike knows how to work with beginners who know little about the game.

Mike makes the golf swing understandable to all levels. He picks up where the problems are quick…read moreand has easy solutions.

GolfTec Whitby is an exceptional golf learning experience and I have so much good to say about this…read morecompany ... BUT even more to say about this particular location (GolfTec Whitby) because of who is leading it, head instructor, Steve Rodriguez. Let's put to the side for a moment that he's obviously a pro and a guy that still plays the game competitively (which isn't always the case with teaching pros). That's not the magic. Steve is patient & encouraging, etc... good, but not magic. The #1 thing this guy does that makes GolfTec Whitby great is from the moment you meet, he puts you in a non-judgement zone so you can learn faster. Easier said than done because many of us judge ourselves. It doesn't matter your level, your good or bad shots, he's encouraging. He knows when to pull back on instruction and not put too much into your heard AND he genuinely gets excited when you really hit it; "Hello!!!" he can be heard saying... apparently he can talk to a golf ball, tell mine to stay out of the water. To say he helped me improve my swing and overall game significantly is an understatement. No... I'm not going on tour, but I hated the game I loved at times (sounds like some people's marriages). We started with a plan I didn't stick to - I didn't commit to the process. He literally pulled me aside and said, "Look, trust me on this. Don't worry about distance, don't worry about spin, I just want you to stop gripping the club so tightly. I don't want you just coming here going through the motions. If you need to take some time off, do so. But work with me here". In one lesson he even had me turn off tracer path because I kept looking at how far (well not far) the ball went. That's wisdom. That's the intangible. Fast forward the 2.5 years we've been together and the results speak for themselves; I'd brag how my 8 iron now carries ~154 and goes 162 and I take a 6 iron to carry 174 and roll 190 ...but I'd have to tell you how my 8 iron used carry 120 and I would (sorry for what's coming) shank the ball. Shank ... ugh ... the stuff that would make me want to quit more than ever. It's so rare now, but if it happens, I'm like, I know why, and I know what's wrong. But here's the other thing. At least for me, golf has its ups and downs. And there are times where I literally called him up and was done with golf, and other times where I call him up excited by the round in the 70s I shot! (Relax it's from 5600 yards with my 87 year old Dad.) So I guess he's kind of like a therapist ... lol ... more the point is that he cares. He's not there to sell you what you don't need and ring every dime that us golf-addicts are willing to pay; he is there so you can enjoy the game more, go out and do what golf should really be about - having fun. Here's the deal, technology and facilities can separate the probables from the possibles when it comes to choosing a place to invest your dollars trying to learn this damn hard sport... but the true calibre of instruction rests in the hands of the people entrusted to teach it. With GolfTec Whitby and Steve R ... you're in incredible hands. Rob, the other pro, is always so courteous and never sees you without asking how you're doing. When you're there practicing (which is an essential part of my package with the camera reviews), even though he's not my coach, I can ask him a question and he's there to help, not because it's his job per se, because he wants too. Overall, I would highly recommend GolfTec Whitby, and Steve Rodriguez as an amazing instructor for anyone looking to improve their golf game. Note: Now that you read this review... understand I don't often give reviews. Why? I have a social brand in the work I do (professional speaker & author & Fortune 100 VP) and some of my 'hobby' stuff has showed up on SQAIRZ golf and Alphard golf (makers of the Club Booster e-cart) despite not being an amazing golfer. In other words... if I write it down, it represents me by brand. Make the time to invest in you game with this location... you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: At GOLFTEC, we use proprietary technology to give customized golf lessons and club fittings that…read morehelp our students play better golf.

Took a one hour golf lesson with Brody Whetham, the head golf instructor at Bradlee Ryall Golf…read moreAcademy in Niagara on the Lake (Royal Niagara Golf Club) on a rainy day in June 2016. We started at the driving range hitting balls.and when that got tiring we made our way to the practice greens to work on our putting. Brody focused on our stance and tried to prove how standing better and doing it right resulted in more success, which happened. cause and effect. Because we both knew the basics he was able to get more detailed and critical. The layout at Royal Niagara is super posh and I can see how this place would have a great vibe in the evenings in summer. i love the look of the patio at the back and the second story restaurant (conference rooms) balconies in the club house, but we didn't get up there to see it for ourselves. After the lesson we walked the course for a spell and admired the views but the weather was so terrible we soon headed back for a beer in the pub which was by then very crowded with golfers waiting out the rain.

From the owner: We Specialize in…read more Private & Semi-Private Golf Lessons Junior Golf Camps Junior Golf Clinics Group & Corporate Outings High Performance Junior Programs On Course Playing Lessons And much more!

I've never had lessons or played golf before, but instructor Mike Dale has been instrumental in…read moreaugmenting my game. He is thorough, direct and patient, providing great feedback and instruction. You can tell he is well versed in the technical aspects of the golf swing, and is able to relate that knowledge to beginners with ease. His easy going demeanor takes the intimidation factor out of learning a new skill. Would highly recommend Mike for anyone looking to start playing, or improve their game.

Great place to learn golf in a non-intimidating environment. My kids also attended golf camp and…read morehad a great time, definitely will be returning back.

Very shocked and disturbed by some of these reviews. But I had nothing but a great experience…read morehere. Staff was quick and friendly. Driving range looked beautiful and well maintained. Mini golf was awesome. Very cool, clean and creative course. Added to the repertoire of fun summer activities to do.

It was a great day for miniature golf I've been going there for 20 something years with my sister…read morewhen she moved to Lancaster then I would take my grandson when I lived in Lancaster and we went on Saturday for his 23rd birthday it's a great course nice water features nice slopes it is always a good time especially when you go with your daughter who I would take when she was little and my grandson and his girlfriend and even better when you beat them bad now they want to go more often to try to beat me good luck kids! They also have a driving range next to it good clean fun for all

I considered Golftec many times but was always put off by the expense. Turns out I was wrong wrong…read morewrong. If you take in the quality of lesson, the detail offered via technology and the practice facility, it was a bargain! My wife bought the 10 lesson package as a Christmas present for me. It was worth every penny. Tony Wilkins (my instructor) made the whole process easy to understand and implement. I don't want to appear to be gilding the lily, but the results were immediate. That's not to say that every shot was as I wanted it, but with practice I've gained yards and accuracy. As with any learning exercise, if you don't practice, it doesn't matter what you've been taught. I will be asking Santa for another 10 lessons next Christmas.

Would highly recommend anyone looking to improve their game. The staff are friendly and incredibly…read morehelpful. I am easily the worst golfer they have seen (at least in my estimation). The coach I am working with has made a significant improvement in my swing in only 7 lessons. No longer hitting a ground hugging hook 100-120 yards and then muttering profanities. Now hitting much more consistent and straight. Regularly hitting my drives 220-240. The transformation was gradual and understanding the changes I am making.

My 500th review?! How the time flies! Excited to be writing this one for Big Oak Driving Range,…read morewhere my partner and I stopped by yesterday evening for some swinging and MISSING. I love this place! The staff was so kind, and while it was BUSY yesterday, people move in and out at a steady clip so we had no problem finding a tee to get set up on. Everything is really well maintained and there's ZERO pretentious vibes, which I really appreciated as a beginner. You don't have to wear a fancy outfit, sneakers are perfectly fine, and there's golfers of all levels and abilities. Really nice! They also offer classes, and I think we're going to take one of their group offerings over the summer. We went with a large bucket to split for $16, and got in about 40 minutes of golf fun. I think the prices are pretty reasonable and I appreciate the large parking lot. A lot of sales inside if you're looking for any kind of gear! Wearables, carts, clubs, AND they do club fittings. The shop itself is a little old school and run down, but so is golf, so it is on brand. I never thought I would find myself interested in golf (my parents are both big golfers) but I actually find myself really enjoying it. I am looking forward to continuing my golf journey and many more trips to Big Oaks in the future!

The place was okay but play was WAY to slow. After waiting on every hole, the front nine took us 3…read morehours. When I then told the pro shop that I would rather take a rain check for the back nine since we didn't have 6 hours to play golf I was told there was nothing they could do because it wasn't raining. That is really a poor reaction to a golf course that was overbooked on a Saturday morning with people new to the game.