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!

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 am an absolute newbie. I've had a couple of lessons now with Rob, they are fun and I can see…read moresome, some improvement. I look forward to many more lessons and learning the basics of this game. Rob is a good instructor. He explains things well makes good examples and corrects what needs to be corrected.

Rob is a character, which is great and fun, but more importantly he is an excellent teacher-coach…read more I'd been a single-digit player for an age, but scores were creeping up and short game was letting me down. Invested in new irons at Keplar's and Audra suggested Rob. One session identified a significant flaw with my hands and added real stopping power on the green with short wedges, something I'd really struggled with for years. I'm back to recording scores in the high 70s/low 80s. Rob didn't know but I have doctoral-level biomechanics training, which allowed me to especially appreciate his ability to blend the technical with the art that is golf. Well played, Rob!

My mom was an LPGA professional and Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year; she taught for years and…read morestill couldn't figure out why I was slicing so badly. I'd seen three other golf pros in the Bay Area, and no one could pinpoint it either. Then I met Jenny, and in my very first lesson she immediately saw what was wrong. She rebuilt my swing from the ground up, and even with my busy schedule (and not nearly enough practice!) my swing keeps improving because she's helped me understand it on a truly foundational level. Jenny is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced; she's just a wonderful human being and such a joy to be around. Five stars, without hesitation.

If you need a golf professional who can teach an old dog new tricks, I highly recommend Jenny…read morePark-Choi as your instructor ! Jenny taught me to go back to the basics from the correct stance, proper grip and to the swing of the club. Bear in mind that it is truly the person who needs to learn the game and Jenny is that pro who can make you a better golfer. Very professional and takes the time to break down your stroke step by step. Highly highly recommendation !!

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.

Chris is a great instructor. I have purchased lessons for myself and high school aged son and could…read morenot be happier with the results. Golf is a journey and Chris is helping us get to our desired destination. I really encourage my golfing buddies to talk with Chris to better understand swing dynamics and improve their golfing experience.

Started taking lessons from Chris about 8 months ago. At that time my average score was 95 on a…read moregreat day but usually around 100. After eight months I am now consistently in the mid 80's. I've shot three 70's. I've shot a 79, 77, and my personal best about a month ago. A 75!!! Before Chris I went to two other local instructors with no success. Chris has a way of explaining things in terms the average golfer can understand and put into practice. For me to go from shooting 100's to 80's in only eight months is a testament to how good of an instructor he really is. If you are serious about becoming better at golf and willing to put in the time and work, Chris will get you where you want to be. It feels so good to go out with the buddies and know you're most likely going to beat them! I often seen him at the course working with young kids also.

Long time overdo. Russell is different, but in the most positive way. Although Russell has the…read moretechnical knowledge to break down your golf swing from start to finish, he specializes in explaining the golf swing in the easiest way possible. Russell has the ability to teach using ideas rather than terms, thus eliminately multiple swing thoughts at the moment of impact. Russell emphasizes swing thoughts, as "the driver head must beat the hands at the finish line" and "once your thumbs are up, start the downswing." Russell's words of wisdom have helped lower my scores but more importantly, made golf more enjoyable, as I have to think much less lol. Aside from his golf knowledge, Russell has always been professional, well dressed (G/Fore), prompt, and always knows how to make people laugh when needed. Best of all is his pup, Crisco!

I waited to write this review until I finish my lessons with Russell A.K.A Master Shifu (inside…read morejoke). Definitely won't be the last for sure. I had ZERO experience in golf. But I'm very grateful that I met Russell as my instructor. He made my experience so much enjoyable. Now that I'm getting into golfing and learning it. It's so fun! The outcome is always different every single swing, the movement. Literally everything. I looked forward to coming and learning more for my best potential. Russell always brings out the best during my lesson. *Always remember, PGA! (POSTURE, GRIP, ALIGNMENT)*. Every sports have its own fundamental skills and without knowing the basics, it's impossible to learn a new sports. He's definitely aware of this so he won't BS nothing! He starts off teaching the fundamental skills of golf, moves onto the next and so on and on. He has a book by John Jacob and he showed me how things are supposed to look like and that helped a lot for someone like me who's a tactile-visual learner. By the second lesson, I started to see the difference of my posture/swings right away. I never expected to learn this fast. He's super interactive and will point out the "mistakes" that I'm doing right away. My weakness was not be able to have my club DOWN or it was late. I GOTTA GO DOWN!! (you'll understand this once you start learning from him). I always have that in back of my mind to keep it down. I stopped thinking or focusing too much on the wrist, head, feet, backswings, things surrounding you because it makes it really difficult to have your own swing so now I just focus my eyes on the ball and do what he told me to do! Very happy with the results and where I'm at now. I'll definitely get more lessons from master shifu in his dojo! Thank you for making it so fun!!

Yesterday our club held its first of two golf tournaments for the year here. We had 34 golfers…read more The first tee time was at 9am. The weather was perfect. Mid 70's. My foursome was #6 to tee off. Hole 1 from the red tee box had a water hazard - not left or right but right in the middle. Yes my ball went right into the water. However it was the only ball I lost. My foursome agreed the course was challenging- water hazards, bunkers, and barrancas. Many holes were either doglegged left or doglegged right. And a long course. Hubby said from the whites it was 6100+ yards total. Us ladies played from the reds and it felt long too. The course was nicely maintained. Our 19th hole was upstairs from the pro shop. The food was surprisingly good. Served banquet style. We had BBQ chicken and beef, mac cheese, cornbread, and green salad with brownie for dessert. Beverages included beer and wine and coffee and tea. The only con - one foursome was so slow that play backed up. And we had to be finished with lunch by 4pm. Many of us had to rush through our meal.

Fun yet somewhat challenging course. Fast greens most days. Fun elevated par 3 on #2. Hole 14 and…read more18 are my arch nemesis . Plays well after rain compared to other courses. Range is good but is in desperate need of the overhang installation already. Staff is always super friendly and helpful!! Great instructors! Love Stephanie and Dave. Can't go wrong taking a private lesson or joining Dave's classes.

I highly recommend Michael!…read more I've been playing for a couple of years and have taken a number of lessons before, but this was the best lesson I've taken so far. After just 1 lesson I could feel improvement in my swing and was hitting the ball solidly. He is great at identifying and fixing the underlying cause of the problem as opposed to making a quick fix and explains things very clearly. Most importantly, he's passionate about what he does! FIVE STARS!

Nothing but high praise for Michael and his teaching style. I had been looking for a golf…read moreinstructor to take my game to the next level, and found Michael's profile here on Yelp. Based on the great reviews and the proximity to where I worked, I took a chance and booked a lesson. Best thing I could have done. Michael's teaching style is very adaptable to what my personal goals were. Simply put, I wanted to improve my swing and make it more consistent to improve my ball contact. Knowing it would be a process, my first lesson went a long way to boost my confidence in his teaching style and his ability to translate techniques into a basic thought. He broke down my swing and taught me the reasons why it was inconsistent - using simple concepts and drills to get me in a better position. I've been taking lessons every other week with him and have seen my handicap index drop two full points. I'm hitting the ball much more cleanly and consistently, I feel confident on the golf course for the first time in forever, and am making more birdies and pars now than I ever have. He uses Trackman technology where needed, can do fittings and his current facility is second to none. A HUGE thank you to Michael.

Visited Golf Mart in Walnut Creek this past weekend and found the set I've been looking for that I…read morehad previously seen in the south San Francisco location back in May. First time at this location, and parking was super easy in their lot. The store layout is very clean and easy to navigate. Plenty of selection when it comes to apparel, clubs, and bags. They had like 4 hitting bays with launch monitors. Scott was able to set me up with one while I tried out a few iron shots with the set I was eyeing. After a few swings, I was sold. Working with Scott and Jeremy was a breeze and ended up with a brand new putter as well. While some people like to thrift shop for clothes, I like to do that with golf clubs because the demo and trade-in pricing on clubs are a good way to save money of clubs that you actually want. The 90-day return policy for store credit allows you to take what you buy out and play them for up to 90 days. If you don't like it, you can swap them out for something else. And with golf, the money can always be spent on something golf related. Played my first round with my new set, and love em. Will probably be back to get them re-gripped soon.

Update on previous post. Came back due to needing urgent assistance as I had a scheduled tee time…read morein the area. I was helped by Scott and because of his friendliness, I walked out with a new (to me) 3 wood. Couldn't be happier. Thank you Scott and the staff at the golf mart.