I started the game around July of 2025 with no golf background whatsoever…read more Preface this with I only had ONE lesson with ONE coach before this and it wasn't a good fit. Ian is the real deal - he fits his teaching perfectly between technical analysis and feel. He doesn't overwhelm with things like "oh your face is 2* open at impact" or "7500 rpms is too spinny for a 6 iron lets fix that" I would get from some other coach. I have went from shooting ~130 per round to getting my first handicap at 30.5 to getting my current handicap to 18.7 to signing up for my first tournament in 14 months. I have taken 9 lessons over these 13 months and he has built my swing from nothing to where it is today. I know that my velocity of improvement has everything to do with his teaching. Come in with an open mind and be ready to practice - you will improve with his teaching and analysis.

I started lessons with Ian less than a year ago and he has completely transformed my game. I could…read morebarely swing a driver and had no real foundation -- in under 9 months, I broke 100 for the first time. The progress has been real. Ian has a sharp eye for mechanics and breaks everything down in a way that actually sticks -- starting from the ground up with grip, then building into swing path, ball position, and tempo. He gives you a clear roadmap and builds on it lesson by lesson. I practice a few times a week and take monthly lessons with him, and every session I walk away with something concrete to work on. What sets Ian apart is that he's not just technically excellent -- he's also a great communicator who's genuinely invested in his students' progress. You can tell he loves what he does. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced golfer looking to sharpen your game, I can't recommend Ian enough. He's the real deal.

A friend and I went for their summer program. During the last Thursday of the summer months from 6…read moreto 8 pm, they offer a bucket of golf balls, 3 tacos, and a beer for $30! I don't drink beer so I swapped to a soda. Taulib offered excellent, super attentive service! He was always on top of providing updates on our food and checked up on us. To find the correct location for check in, you'll want to be at the lot with the solar panels. You'll check in at a table in front of the pro shop and then get clubs inside. My friend and I thought check in would be at the other building with the restaurant inside.

Very reasonably priced 9 hole with driving cart options. You can definitely work on your short…read moregame along with your long game here. There is a $2 less resident rate for the cities of Hayward and San Lorenzo.

Since my 12 month package is over, I guess I can finally update my review. I started at a 24hcp and…read moreended at a 12.6hcp. I would have continued with Tom but due to my new schedule, it made it tough to continue with the 1 hr drive each way. Thanks again NCGA and I will miss seeing everyone on a regular basis.

I'm very pleased with NorCal Golf Academy in Walnut Creek. A few months ago, I started golfing…read moreagain with friends. It's such a difficult game but can be so rewarding. I tried a couple of places for lessons. Then, I tried NorCal. In a short 3 months, my game is improving!! Lulu Huang is my instructor and she's top-notch! She's an expert, patient and professional which I appreciate. I highly recommend NorCal Golf Academy whether it be for extensive coaching or to improve your game. Thank you!

Dan checks all the boxes for me! Knowledgeable, but not…read morepushy. Listens and constructs a personal game plan, not just a cookie cutter solution. Very hands on and willing to put in the work to help you improve. Passionate about golf and his instruction. Fun to be around! I highly recommend Dan, he has helped me to improve my game. Jim Pinto

Simply put, Dan is an excellent golf instructor. I'd highly recommend him for anyone in the Bay…read moreArea looking to improve their golf game. I'm an intermediate golfer who's still learning how to consistently make good contact. I signed up for a four-pack of lessons with Dan and feel much more confident when I hit the course now. Dan's teaching style is straightforward and not overly serious. But that doesn't mean he doesn't know what he's talking about! He puts you at ease, and helps you stack good habits one at a time until your swing is in a better spot. I learned some basic swing fundamentals and he also taught me how to hit out of a bunker and hit a flop shot. We even went over on our time a couple of lessons, and Dan continued to finish teaching on his own time to help me out. Dan also uses the OnForm golf app. After a lesson, Dan sent me a video recording that overlayed my swing with a professional's. Dan did a voiceover and used arrows/shapes on the screen to help me understand his teaching points. Having that takeaway video gave me something to study outside of our lessons. As you can see, you should sign up with Dan.

Saw this business on Yelp and decided to come! We opted to have our kids learn the basics of golf…read morewhich in turn can help us help them. Hojin helped us and provided the lesson for our kids. He was awesome. Kind, patient, encouraging, and explaining how we as parents can continue to support our kids. The facility itself is nice-it has the latest tech for golf which I think can be really helpful for those working hard at the sport and wanting to get better. The facility is super clean and they were really nice about our kids eating a snack towards the end. We only did 30 min bc our kids are young. Overall, great facility, super clean, quiet on a Monday evening, and they were really accommodating. I will definitely be back. The monthly membership is so tempting but sooo pricey . I do like how clean and quiet it is. Hojin was also helpful for sure. And I appreciate them being so open and willing to give our 2 and 4 year old a lesson, and also warning us ahead of time in case they didn't cooperate what they would do. The kids had fun and ultimately, gained some more confidence which is what we care about! Thank you for a great evening! We will be back-maybe for myself to improve my swing

Such a cool concept! I was able to work out while my bf worked on his swing. Very clean, modern and…read moremusic was good. The staff was friendly! Definitely will come back.

Coach Kathleen deeply embeds athletic confidence, rules of the game, swing performance acumen,…read morecourse management, and absolute joy & respect in all her students. My child looks forward to Coach's mental lifts during 1:1 lessons to propel him into tournaments. These in-person coaching sessions have been crucial in slogging it through a performance lull during a tournament series. She knows how to turn a junior golfer's mindset around and offer reasonable swing tweaks. For example, she reminds my child to walk at a putter swing tempo as he approaches the green to mark his ball position, a mind-body reminder to control breathing and pace his stream of golf thoughts. She talks to him about the importance of honors and holding onto it, as a budding golfer learning to focus and actively remove distractions. Her impact is evident in my child's improved temperament, scores, and enthusiasm. Coach Kathleen has supported her junior golfers as young as four years old through college graduation. She created a community for high school and college golfers to return to run her camps. My child looks up to these role models and absolute leaders, which is Coach Kathleen's intentional platform to lift all her juniors. She lights up when discussing how many female golfers she encourages into the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf eLeader program. She beams when her juniors humbly brag about their wins. When their golf game takes a hit, she turns the juniors' frowns upside down. When she takes on her junior golfers, she invests in their lifetime skills on and off the golf course. Coach Kathleen is an absolute gem.

Kathleen is the real deal. She coaches both my husband and 9 year old son, and she has a great way…read morewith both of them. I don't golf but if I compare her to my yoga teachers, it's like she knows how to describe in words how things should feel in your body or clubs in a way that the golfer can understand and do. She is a fixture at Lake Chabot Golf Course; my husband and I call her the mayor because everyone seems to know her. She is a nurturing instructor and her love for golf shines through in her interactions with her students. She is great with both highly skilled golfers and those starting off. We cannot recommend her highly enough - we drive out to Oakland from Orinda because she's so great.

Did a lesson with Josh and two small fixes to my swing helped with my slice immensely. He explained…read morethe numbers in a way you can understand. I can take those tips and work on them this spring to continue improving my game. I will definitely be back

Great place! My son keeps asking to visit, and his golf game significantly improved not only…read morebecause of the equipment but also because of the training provided by Larry.

Great place for a date night! Expectedly found this place and decided to try it for a fun thing to…read moredo on a Friday night instead of Top Golf. My husband had a great time and is looking to try the class package. Interesting concept but overall a great time.

Best Golf SIM I've been to. Today Daniel helped me with my grip and my take away. Thank you for…read moregiving me some great pointers. Came on a rainy day and what should have been just an hour stay turned into three hours. The place is amazing and very clean. They do give classes and they also rent out the place for events. I will coming back most definitely!

Love that the place is nearby but I recently soured on them for a simple reason: I couldn't find…read moresomeone who knew how to operate Trackman. I visited to get my distances dialed in, and got assistance after with an email of the report. Turns out it was a single video of someone else. After several days of waiting, I finally got a report with some data. But Carry and Total Distance were not available - whether via browser or the Trackman app. Then I was told I had to have signed into the their bay when I was onsite. But when I arrived onsite with a buddy, we both said we need help getting set up and thus we thought we were - turns out that wasn't the case. Seems to me that if you know Trackman this place may be worth a try. If you don't, you should learn before you go or risk the chance of not having key data available after the session. Unfortunately, with all the back and forth and the fact I never got the 2 most important data points I wanted (the reason I signed up was to dial in iron and wedge distances) I would reconsider going here. When I suggested that all employees become proficient in Trackman and asked what they thought I heard nothing back. Probably worth a try, but, buyer beware. If I were the shop owner, I would have offered a return session on the house. This never crossed their minds. Too bad.

Kevin is a great instructor. He helped me improve immediately. I am very new to golf, and was…read moreswinging on top of the ball quite a bit. I was frustrated with hitting little dribbler shots. I don't seem to have that problem too much since training with Kevin. He helped me pick out new irons, my old set I bought off Craigslist and was missing clubs. The drills, the set-up, the swing are all improving my game. Looking forward to learning as much as I can through his instruction.

I'm so glad I took the leap and decided to join Moxie! I was previously a member when it was D's…read moreFitness, and after being away from the gym for quite a while, I wasn't sure what to expect. What I love most is that Moxie is a women-only gym. Even when it's busy, it never feels overcrowded or overwhelming. The gym has lots of updated machines and equipment, and it's always clean and well-maintained. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and make you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. A special shoutout to Cassandra! She seems to know everyone by name, which really speaks to how dedicated and personable she is. She always takes the time to greet members and genuinely helps create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Thank you, Moxie, for making it such a positive place to get a work out in. I'm so happy to be back!

It's an ok gym, pretty clean for the most part with a variety of equipment but weights are not well…read moreorganized and the equipment there is visibly outdated. It would be great to see some newer equipment and additions like a Smith machine or hip thrust machine. My sister and I had an uncomfortable experience when we visited together. A trainer asked us to swipe in separately, assuming we were trying to share a membership. The way we were approached didn't feel very welcoming or respectful. It's also frustrating to see the owners opening a new Pilates studio while this location still needs updates. And honestly, for a women's-only gym, it's surprising there's no childcare option. I think that would make a big difference for many members. I prepaid for an annual membership and honestly unsure if I will renew when the time comes.