Did not have a positive experience with Golftec in Middleton. Purchased a fitting for irons and…read morehybrids in April with recommended buy of Ping G410. Purchased 6-PW G410 irons and three Ping G410 hybrids, 19,22,26. Spent a solid amount of $$$ on the Ping clubs via the custom fitting offered by Golftec/Tim B. Trusted that they knew what they were doing. Had a few challenges playing the clubs with a current six handicap. Worked with a MPLS pro who recognized that all of the newly purchased Ping clubs were shortened from standard length with the custom fitting. Used TRACKMAN session to confirm issue (purchased the Callaway Epic Flash driver and three separately and couldn't be more pleased with performance). Asked Golftec about this and they confirmed the conclusion of shortening the clubs. Subsequent action post my Golftec fitting? I had the three Ping hybrids reshafted to "standard length" at Club Champion and purchased Callaway Epic irons with "standard length" to replace my custom fitted set from Golftec. Far better performance as I'm no longer disadvantaged using shortened clubs. Spent lots of $$$ with Golftec to buy custom fitted clubs. Very disappointed with Golftec and Tim B. Objective data via TRACKMAN and playing results verify that I was grossly misfit by Golftec. Be cautious with Golftec given my less than positive experience.

I joined the yelp community just because of my great experience; I had a swing evaluation performed…read moreby one of the instructors - Todd. He was great. I golf about once or twice a month and was just looking for some help to hit the ball more consistently. Todd was very professional - didn't laugh at my poor swing, and left me with some helpful tips to take home with me. The advice helped and made golfing more fun. The Madison shop was worth the 2hr drive. Thanks Todd!

my friends and I went to hit balls and grab drinks and food this week and we had Maeve as our…read moreserver. she did an amazing job, she was very kind and attentive. most staff there are super friendly!

Went for dinner on a Sunday evening. Restaurant area was not busy, maybe 4 table occupied. We were…read moreserved our drinks within 15 minutes of arrival. We asked for straws for our drinks and our server dropped them off and walked away. Never asked if we were ready to order, just left. We waited another 15 for her to return. After another 15 minutes our food finally arrived. It was terrible, awful, nothing like Babes was before. Many items listed on website were not listed on the menu in the restaurant Music was too loud to talk. Server was sweeping around our table, banging constantly. Bad food, bad service, NO reason to eat here ever again.

Let me preface that I'm not a member, we were there for a wedding…read more Food absolutely AH-mazing!! Catering staff - the absolute kindest! All of the other staff at the bar/restaurant - not very nice. We were denied non alcoholic beverages due to pregnancy because we aren't members (but present for a $40k or more wedding). Also asked to move off patio and back inside to reception because we weren't members (outside due to covid).

My husband and I had our wedding at Blackhawk Country Club and abosltuely loved it. Leading up to…read morethe wedding Orrin was very responsive and willing to look into whatever we asekd about. The venue was beautiful. The teneth tee overlooking Mendota was beautiful for a ceremony. The rest of the venue was just perfect, the building is so beautiful and there was enough space for people to get some quiet outside, chat by the bar area, or dance the night away on the dance floor. The food was great (even from people who don't usually like wedding food) and the cake was AMAZING. We would highly recommend Blackhawk for all weddings!!

Pleasant View Golf Course is a solid golfing option on the west side of Madison…read more First off, the view (hence the name) from the clubhouse is amazing - from it's high hilltop location, you can see all the way down to Lake Mendota. The range is hitting off mats (like many places) and is decent value at $6/11/15 for small/medium/large baskets. They also a rangecard special where you can get $100 value for $80. The practice putting green is usually in good shape and is a good decently large area to practice your short game. As far as the course, I've only played the Billy Goat Par 3, and found it to be fun for beginners, with a range of distances from 90 to 180 yards. The greens and bunkers are maintained pretty well, given the harsh weather conditions in southern Wisconsin recently.

Pleasant view is a really pretty and well-maintained golf course. For 9 holes it's about $23…read moredollars, and $12 per person for a cart. You can also see downtown (the capitol) from the course. We went on a Friday evening and it was busy but we weren't rushed on the course. I highly recommend!

We had a private event the end of July. High School reunion, JMM, I won't say what year. Could not…read morehave picked a better place. Good space good food. But more importantly, the staff was fantastic, super friendly and accommodating. I was having so much fun I forgot to take pictures.

I helped organize a large group get-together / reunion at X-Golf on July 26. Carson and Sam were so…read moregood to us---great service, clean facillity, great food too. They responded quickly and kindly to our every need and did everything they could to guarantee that we had a very successful event. We had expected around 50 attendees and ended up with close to 100. We were all very impressed and are grateful that we were served so graciously. What a great place! Next time I need to schedule a big event, this XGolf will be at the top of my list!

The people are so nice and helpful they have help me get better at golf and give me some discount…read moreon clubs if you have to get lessons get them here

I've missed the old Golf Galaxy on High Point Road since they closed it many years ago. It served…read moreas another option to Nevada Bob's and Dick's Sporting Goods. I was happy to see them come back to their new store in Greenway. Walking through the store, it was clear that it was still very new. I felt like the first customer in there! As with the old store, you'll find plenty of options to shop - all the big brands for clubs, shoes, clothing, etc. There are simulators in the back where you can get help with your swing, or get fitted for new clubs. One thing I loved about the old location was the selection of used clubs - I'm not always keen on dropping big bucks on the newest models, but if I can find a nice deal on a gently-used club (with all the bad hits out of it, I assume!), I'm happy. As this store goes through a few seasons, the supply of used clubs will grow. The staff were super helpful and very friendly. Add Golf Galaxy back to my "stores to check out as I'm buying golf gear" list!

I've been going to The Combine for about 3 years now and every time I go I want to come back for…read moremore. The trainers there make working out fun and push you to be your best. Don't get me wrong, these workouts aren't a walk in the park. Some of the toughest workouts I've done have been here. The trainers work one on one with you to make sure you're getting the most out of it. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good workout.

This place is run by a former school psychologist. I came across it when I was looking for…read morestrength and conditioning for my teenager. I found exactly that but also found out that he offers training for children on the autisim spectrum. I signed up both my kids and they love it. My youngest who has high functioning autism is getting much needed help with his balance, large motor skills, and overall fitness. They work on transitioning and Dave wants to eventually work on social skills with him in a group setting. My 15 year old who is a 4 sport athlete received an amazing workout. He is already in great shape and Dave had him working so hard he was vomiting 45 minutes in. If you are looking for hard core training to improve your overall athletic ability you will find it here. If you are looking for flashy surroundings with fancy equipment then this is not your kind of place. If you are more concerned with becoming a better athlete then this is exactly the place you are looking for.

Came here for my birthday with the girls and had a fun time! The space was clean, trendy and open…read more There are a total of 6 simulators (1 in a private room) and many sports options, to my surprise! The simulator rate is $20/hour (weeknight rate). Plenty of seating at the bar--along with a lounge'y space with a cute backdrop for photo-ops! I recall four beers on tap, and no drink specials. However, the menu did have a variety of "upscale" bar food! We ordered a fair amount but I only remember eating the curds (3/5) and fried green beans (5/5), which was my fave! PROS: I loved that we were able to try a variety of activities at our own pace! Each area had seating, enough for 6-7 people (sofas or bar stool/counter). Alcohol wipes were available. Music level was good and lighting slightly dimmed--great ambience! We got to chat with Collin (the owner) about his vision and learned that the simulators can pretty much play anything! This means events held here can be both adult AND kid-friendly--woo hoo! Just try not to bring a stroller here, as it's on the second floor with steep steps. Looking forward to more events here...and to what becomes of the outdoor space! CONS: We came on a Tuesday, so there was only one person working the bar + kitchen. Service was a slow as it got busy, and later into the night. There are only two private restrooms (which were nice and clean!). I can see this being a problem, especially for a place that can hold 100+ people. Will be back for more indoor fun!

I absolutely love going to 7 Iron Social! It is located downtown Madison right on State Street and…read moreis perfect for groups! We've booked a simulator for several birthdays and other special occasions. They have tons of games to choose from on the simulators; golf, baseball, basketball, zombie dodgeball, soccer, and more! It is so much fun when you get a good simulators! We've noticed that some simulators don't work as well or maybe aren't aligned. Some of the equipment they provide is faulty as well. When everything is working well, it's a 5/5 star experience! They also have food and drinks you can purchase while you are playing. I've only tried one of the appetizers but I haven't tried the rest of the food. The appetizer my group got was delicious and the drinks are always good as well. The bartenders and servers are wonderful as well. They are alway super helpful and friendly. They do have happy hour and other specials as well so keep an eye out for those. Overall, if they make sure the simulators are working properly and replace the broken equipment, 7 Iron would be a consistent 5/5 experience in my opinion.

This is more of a review of Marmot than of Fontana Sports. I bought my first Marmot down jacket…read morehere, and it lasted almost twenty years before the zipper broke. It kept me so warm and toasty in the brutal upper Midwest winters. I discovered the Marmot brand here in the 1990s. Back in the 1990s, Patagonia was not considered as "technical" and as bougie as Marmot and The North Face. Arcteryx either didn't exist or was an obscure brand almost thirty years ago. Now, Patagonia and Arcteryx are off-the-charts insanely priced. Marmot and The North Face are considered "value" brands. In any case, I still buy Marmot; it's better quality and far better value than Patagonia because: 1. Higher down fill power and 2. Higher down fill weight I recently bought a 700-fill down parka from Marmot with 220 grams of down for far less money than a 600-fill down parka with 150 grams of down from Patagonia. I was cold in the Patagonia parka, and it was horribly expensive. I had to return. I also bought coats from Eddie Bauer and from L.L. Bean. Nowhere nearly as warm as Marmot. The Marmot down parka that I recently bought is called the Montreaux Coat, and I've yet to find a warmer coat at such a great price point. It hits my knee, although it's supposed to hit my calf, so that's a bit misleading on their website. It's closer to parka length than coat length. I like that when the zipper broke after almost twenty years of owning my first Marmot down jacket, I called Marmot's Customer Service, they sent me a shipping label, and they said that they would gladly repair the zipper for me, for free. When they couldn't repair the zipper, they just sent me a new Marmot down jacket. So, I wore that complimentary replacement jacket for another ten years before finally buying the Montreaux coat this year almost thirty years after buying my first Marmot down jacket from Fontana Sports.

i still miss the west side store! Every day!!!!! Wonderful store! Ski tuning was wonderful!read more