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.

Used to be a 10-minute drive; now it's an hour, but worth every second. You completely rebuilt my…read moreswing a year ago, and although it "deflated" after you moved, you revived it. I'm hitting my driver 40 yards farther at 110 mph now! My only issue? Relearning how far every club actually goes with this wider arc. You're a legend!

Nice course in the heart of Haystack!…read more Only did 9 holes but was fairly walkable through homes within a neighborhood. Beware of the pond on the last hole! Donated a couple balls there.

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.

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!

I have been playing golf 1.5 years before I maxed out at a 24hcp. That is when I went seeking out…read morethe best golf coach the bay area has to offer and decided to commit to Tom for 12 months (24 lessons). I am almost 4 months in (7 lessons total) and am currently sitting at a 18hcp. We joked that's about 1 stroke per lesson! Hopefully I can update down the line with my final numbers. I chose NCGA because of the tech. It's so much easier when you can work on something technical and see the improvements in the data. I am driving from San Francisco so you know it has to be worth it for the commute. So far so good!

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

Dan communicates instructions very well. He instantly pointed out what I could improve on, ways I…read morecan fix them, and noticed improvements right away. I am going to work on the feedback he gave me and will come back for another lesson. Highly recommended.

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.

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!

Was worth it just for my golf swing analysis. Not cheap but worth every penny. I will go back again.read more

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.

Awesome lounge area for a reservation with the boys. Lessons capture your swing making stroke…read morecorrection a smoother process with that visual aid.

I've been going to D's since 2016 and feel like it's home. My favorite classes are Ivania's Tues…read moremorning strength class and Jess' Thursday evening zumba class. They're incredible instructors and make all who come feel welcome. The gym has everything you need: free weights, machines, mats etc. I can't wait to see it once renovations are complete! The new owner has taken time to consider what an ideal women's gym should have. Once, it's all finished it will look and be THE place to workout in Castro Valley. Don't hesitate to check D's out!

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.