My 9-year old son and I took lessons from Mike Buroza, PGA Pro at Los Verdes Golf Course this past…read moresummer. We signed up for a pack of six 45-minute lessons. Neither of us had ever played before. To quote Mike, "the best way to learn how to grip a club is to buy a book." Really? Wish I had; then I wouldn't have gotten golf elbow because I was holding the club wrong. He never checked our grips after the first 2 minutes of the first lesson. At the last lesson when I asked if it was normal for it to hurt when I swung the club he said, "well you're holding it wrong." When I said this was how you showed me; he told me to "buy a book" For 6 lessons, all he showed us was chipping and pitching. I kept asking him to show us how to hit off a tee and putt. Finally, on last lesson he showed us how to hit off a tee. He never showed us how to putt, score, choose clubs, or how to play a hole; very little info about how to play the game itself. He spent endless time pontificating about golf philosophy, his personal experiences, and saying hello to every person at the golf course. The only thing that made it worthwhile was that my son and I were spending time together doing something new. My advice...find a different pro. Mike Buroza's advice...buy a book.

If you want to learn how to play golf or improve your game go see Gary Bonnet Golf Professional…read moresince 1988.This is such a beautiful place with a very friendly staff. Enjoy the best views in Southern California while practicing on the double deck driving range, 2 huge putting greens, and beautiful 18 hole Championship Golf Course.This is also a perfect spot for your wedding or party.

Stayed nearby and had to see if the food lived up to the hype. And it truly DID!!…read more Service treated us like we were frequent guests and allowed us to sit anywhere we wanted. Sat down near the window and had a great view of the course and ocean. They even lowered the thermostat because they noticed my wife was feeling cold. What big restaurant does that? Ordered the wedge salad, lobster ravioli, and tomahawk steak (named 45-47). Lobster ravioli was stuffed with ravioli (easily feeds 2). The steak was cooked and the head Chef (Peter) physically walked it to our table and showed it to us before he cut it. The seasoning on the steak is the perfect! And the salt even had a smokey taste. I only wish I didn't stuff my face with so much or their amazing bread before the final entree so I could have eaten even more of the steak. Finished it all with a cup of coffee that didn't need sugar or cream (which I normally NEED) and their main dessert (Trump Chocolate Tower). Going back with the wifey and doing the exact same thing with kids.

Without a doubt, one of the biggest ripoffs in golf. My wife and I played on June 26 and it cost us…read more$1494.25. Started with the cart though the attendant was very social and polite. No towels unless you ask for one. Theft was the explanation. The course conditions were less than acceptable...fairway grass was sparse in many landing areas, terrible, to little or no sand in the traps and course being watered (sprinklers running while hitting) during play. The views are spectacular but be forewarned, an extremely overpriced Muni. Stay away!

TL;DR * Excellent coaching from Nick Kuriyama (huge swing &…read moreball-striking improvement, 7-iron carry increased from 156 173 yards) * Top-tier Foresight launch monitors with detailed swing data * Easy bay reservations + friendly, welcoming staff (5 bays available) * Great for individuals and families; fun, community vibe I've had an outstanding experience at Precision Golf Centers, both for simulator bay time and lessons for my family. Working with Nick Kuriyama has been a game-changer; his coaching is clear, data-driven, and easy to apply. Thanks to his guidance, my ball striking and overall swing have improved dramatically, with my 7-iron carry increasing from 156 yards to 173 yards. The Foresight launch monitors are fantastic tools for practice, providing detailed feedback on swing mechanics, ball flight, and contact. Every session feels purposeful. Reserving time in one of the five bays is simple, the facility is well maintained, and the staff is consistently friendly. I also love the atmosphere, talking with Jeremy and Dave while my daughter or wife take lessons makes it feel like a true golf community. Highly recommend for golfers of all levels.

Great spot to practice! The simulators are accurate, the place is clean, and the whole setup is…read morereally easy to use. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back soon

5:55 am tee time the day before daylight savings this past weekend. A true gem and highlight for…read morethis 626er who doesn't get to play ocean view courses much and boy does this course deliver on that. For a first time player, the different types of holes and changes in elevation and lies was quite fun. The greens were super tricky and I had a good amount of fun for playing so poorly. Since we were the second group out pace was not an issue. We made it in at a respectable 4hr 15 mins but never felt rushed during the round. No fog the day we played so it made the day that much better. Looking forward to coming back to play here again some day.

Poor course conditions and repeated harassment from marshals over pace of play that was never…read moreactually a problem. I played Los Verdes yesterday and am writing this review because of how our group was treated by course marshals, not the course itself. We started off well. The starter offered us a re-tee after a mishit, which we declined so as not to hold up play. The twosome ahead of us was moving quickly, which created a natural gap between our group and theirs. That gap was created by the group ahead, not by us, and it should not have been treated as our issue to solve. On the 8th hole, a marshal checked in and confirmed we were on pace, a few minutes behind the two hour mark, nothing of concern. That interaction was professional and appreciated. Shortly after, a second marshal approached and asked us to pick up the pace due to the gap ahead. We agreed without pushback, despite having just been told by the first marshal that we were fine. Then, on that same hole, as we were walking up to the green, a third marshal approached and told us we were two holes behind and needed to speed up immediately. Three marshals, three different messages, all within a single hole. At that point this was no longer pace-of-play management, it was harassment. When I said as much, the marshal responded by threatening to make us skip a hole entirely, which is not an acceptable way to speak to a paying customer, particularly one who was not behind. For context, we finished our round in 4 hours and 20 minutes, a completely normal pace for an 18 hole round. The claim that we were significantly behind simply was not true. Course conditions were also disappointing. Fairways were in poor shape, greens were worn down, and overall maintenance looked neglected. Landscaping crews and tree removal work were active in the middle of fairways around 9:30am, creating noise and disruption during play. We later noticed a tournament being set up, which likely explains the excessive pressure to move us through, it felt like we were being rushed off the course to make room rather than being treated as customers. Pace of play is a legitimate concern at any course, but sending three marshals to pressure one group within a single hole, over a gap that group did not create, is not reasonable. Combined with subpar course conditions, this made for a frustrating experience and poor value for the green fee paid. Management should review how marshals are communicating with golfers and ensure the staff is coordinated and professional, not contradictory and confrontational.

Terranea is the most beautiful property that makes you believe you're out in the Mediterranean and…read morenot anywhere near the LA craziness. The excellent service provided by the golf course is on par with the entire resort. Everyone is welcoming and friendly. Please note there is no driving range, which was a bummer. However, there are a couple practice mats. The course itself was beautifully maintained. Our group of eight was allowed to all play together, as we happened to have the course to ourselves on a Thursday morning. Fun time for all. 9 holes for a friendly game is just right. When we finished a golf cart was called to transport our group to lunch at Nelson's down at the property's peninsula restaurant. What a perfect day!

9 hole with some of the best views! Got the last tee time with a group of 8 for friend's birthday…read more Great staff there very cool. This is a walking course with a few hills here and there. We were the last tee time so the greens were ok, lots of ball marks but fine. There was a lot of bushy weedy grass on the edges of the bunkers making it really difficult for some of us. Parking at coastal lot is free if you can find a spot. Worth it for the views, at least once.

At the gate, they had a entrance for members and an entrance for guests. They do ask you for your…read morename and ID. I came here for a work conference. There was a lot of parking and it was a quiet morning. The view was amazing, but the interior setup was interesting. The venue had a large round table that would sit 10 comfortably, but they had 11 people per table. It was hard to maneuver around the tables and guests without crossing in front of the guest speakers. At one point, we couldn't figure out where the extra sound of music was coming from during one of the presentations. I heard it coming from the kitchen. The bathroom had 3 stalls on one side and 4 plus a handicapped stall on the other side. They had a hands-free sensor for the toilets flushing mechanism, which I thought was amazing. They also used high quality paper towels and provided little plastic cups for mouthwash. The breakfast selections were awesome. There was this whipped yogurt that was thick and fluffy, almost like cream cheese. They had this tomato parmesan croissant that was aromatic and I wanted more (I had 3). The custard Danish was delicious too. Lunch selection was pretty good too. Their pasta dish was cold, but filling. Their chicken and salmon were cooked perfectly, wasnt dry. Their smoked gouda mac and cheese wasnt creamy, but wasnt fully dry either. I really enjoyed the barley that came with the salmon. The potatoes were my least favorite, I thought it was too dry and very salty. As far as the golf course, you need to be a resident to get a discount ($10k), and there is a monthly fee after the annual price of $50k. The course looked amazing, not too many people out during my visit, but it had the hills, the sand pits, a lot of green fields.

Beautiful grounds. I attended an event here. Overall service was ok but the steak was overcooked…read moreeven after bringing this to the Chefs attention it was remade and still overcooked.

I recently finished about three years' worth of lessons with Paul, and it has been life-changing…read more Originally, I came to GolfTec because I really wanted to be able to see/replay my swing when I practice. Over the years I tried taking a few lessons here and there with different instructors with little to no success. Eventually my poor form combined with swinging as hard as I could (and also lifting weights in the gym) resulted in injuries to my elbow, shoulder, and back. What I really wanted to do was create an efficient, smooth swing that I can use for the rest of my life, as I had always imagined golfing in retirement. When I came for my evaluation, Eddie had me try a few things, and then he was brutally honest with me and said he probably shouldn't be my instructor (I was way too "armsy" which was not a good match for how he taught), so he referred me to Paul. It stung a little to hear that, but it turned out to be for the best. I told Paul that I was committed and would do whatever he said. Over the next few years he completely rebuilt my swing from the ground up. I think I spent most of my first year just working on my backswing. It was incredibly frustrating for me, but I stuck to it and you can see in the pictures how it has paid off. To avoid injuries, I probably swing about half as hard as I used to, but the ball still goes just as far, if not farther (plus straighter). GolfTec isn't cheap though, and I'll be the first to admit I would just keep taking lessons forever if I could afford it. This is definitely something I could not have afforded when I was much younger. But if this is something you can afford and nothing else has worked for you, I encourage you to try this. Another thing that has helped is I was able to pause my program once per package ("X number of lessons in Y weeks") whenever I was too injured to continue. As for any reports of rude instructors or poor customer service from coaches, I think I know who they were talking about. There was one coach there who wasn't very friendly whenever I interacted with him, and he seems more interested in practicing his own swing than helping customers. He's been gone for a few months though and was recently replaced by someone else. I've always found the other coaches to be super nice. Eddie's gone now. Ryan is the manager, I believe, and he's incredibly friendly and helpful. Just keep in mind that they can get really busy at times. If you walk in and need help and they're all busy teaching, just make sure they can see you standing there. They'll get to you before too long, but they're priority does need to be teaching a student that is paying for their time. Oh, and Paul has always been super responsive via email. If you have any questions about this place, feel free to message me. Good luck!

So far so good. Rebuilding my swing step by step. The guys are super chill easy-going and super…read moreknowledgable. I really like everyone that works there and Ryan (the manager) is my coach and I highly recommend him to get you going in the correct direction once and for all.

Best fitting experience I've ever had. Booked a fitting with Todd and he was very informative and…read moreanswered all my questions. Had all the different types of irons I wanted to try as well. Didn't feel like he was trying to upsell me either like my previous fittings at other places. I will be back for all my golf needs! Also talked with a couple of buddies that got fitted at Roger Dunn and it seemed like a night and day experience. Highly recommend Plaza Golf for fittings. The cost of the fitting will go towards the cost of your new clubs if you decide to buy.

Plaza golf has great customer service. Mikey was super helpful. He helped picked out the right…read moreclubs. He helped set up golf lessons to fix my swing. Appreciate the customer care and assistance.