Brian had one hour available on the day my wife and I, both seniors, were passing through, so we…read moreshared the hour. When it was my turn I asked for help with my short game and he gave me the basics to work on. But... he said let's see your full swing so I hit a couple of 7-iron shots. He said I was leaving a lot of power on the table and showed me how to utilize my wrists better. After the lesson I hit 15-20 balls and it finally clicked. The next day I went out on the course and hit my 7-iron consistently 10% further than I did 25 years ago. All of my clubs hit 20-25% further the next day on the course. He showed me how to feel the swing in 2 minutes with one of his props and it changed my game for years to come. Initially I told him I was losing distance because of my age but he showed me that age can be compensated with technique. Thanks Brian.

The facility is a dog but Brian is a gem. Don't let the place stop you from getting great advice…read morewith a fun guy

Jacob is one of those rare instructors who knows how to instantly diagnose your most critical…read moreerrors and precisely how to address it. This requires both expertise and intense observational skills; but what sets Jacob apart as a coach is his delivery. As a coach, Jacob has a crisp clarity + genuine warmth that clearly sets him apart as a truly exceptional teacher. With an infectious encouragement despite your skill level, Jacob is an outstanding coach + amazing ambassador to the sport of golf! On a personal note, this total noob went from not being able to even make contact with the ball, to being able to hit both irons + driver within 6 lessons. For how insanely difficult this sport is to maintain progress and hit consistently -- especially for this athletically challenged human -- those results speak for themselves. A rare gem indeed.

Exactly what I wanted from a golf coach. Prior to taking lessons, I was enrolled in YouTube…read moreuniversity for several months teaching myself how to swing. Eventually I hit a plateau and was no longer improving. Thanks to Coach Jacob's guidance and expertise, I quickly saw a significant improvement in my swing, accuracy, and overall game. He helped me develop a consistent swing and taught me important strategies for both long and short shots. He really goes the extra mile and records videos that helped me out a ton when I practice alone. What I appreciated most about Coach Jacob is his passion for the sport and his desire to help me succeed. I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable and supportive coach, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their golf game.

I love golf again and it's because of Michael Blinco and the team at golf tec. Last year I almost…read moregave up on the game, I was playing well and all of a sudden all I could hit were hosel rockets. I mentally tried to remember all the different tips I had learned from other lessons or golf schools I had attended and nothing helped. So I saw a commercial for golf Tec and their swing analysis program and having nothing to lose went and saw Mike. I wasn't cured after that first meeting but Mike put me on the path to better golf. Mike is a great instructor and the lessons keep building on what I'm doing right and trying to minimize my old bad habits that other instructors never told me about. Also what I love is that I can go home and watch videos of my lessons and read the notes of the drills I should be practicing on the range. I still login and watch my swing progression from that first swing analysis to my swing after lesson 15. I've had at least 4 different instructors, went to a 3 day golf school and watched a hundred YouTube videos and nothing compares to my golf Tec experience. The best compliment I can give them is I'm no longer terrified that I'm going to embarrass myself when I get paired up with strangers on the course.

Brian Smith has done a great job with adjusting my swing, maintaining a positive attitude thru my…read moredifficulties in my swing, and keeping his commitment to help me get better, which I appreciate. I recommend Brian and Golf Tec all the time to my golfing friends without hesitation....

Full disclosure, Helyne is an acquaintance of mine. We played 18 holes together at Mission Bay last…read moreweek. She gave me a tip on putting- follow through on the putting stroke. I went from 3 or 4 putts on each of nine holes to 1 putt on 4 holes, 2 putts on 2 holes and 3 putts on the remaining holes. Helyne is a gentle coach and super knowledgable. I highly recommend her services!

Helyne saw me hitting at the range and came over to give me some tips on my form and setup. I was…read moredoing something fundamentally wrong and didn't even know it. I realized the importance of getting the basics and fundamentals down early on. Very nice of Helyne to help me out without asking and her tips really helped me get better! Would recommend.

3 years ago I was a 9 handicapper and for reasons that I could not understand I gradually ballooned…read moreup to a 14. Despite a lot of practice and a few lessons from different pros I was unable to get my old clubhead speed and accuracy back. Although I am 68 I maintain my fitness and my flexibility and strength are little different from 10 years ago. My first lesson with Brian was last month. I had some trepidation about having a lesson without seeing the ball flight on a range. However I greatly appreciated the fact that the lesson was completely private on his property, which made things much more personal than on a public driving range. His equipment and observations told me how I was striking the ball quite accurately and he made salient observations of my grip, set up and swing path that none of the other pros I have seen picked up on. After the lesson I returned to the range, and later the golf course, and I saw immediate improvements, which further improved with more practice. My weak fades were now gone! In fact I found myself overclubbing myself based upon previous expectations. I found that I could take one club less and still hit the greens. This is all after just one lesson! For those of you who have taken lessons from many different pros, as I have, you can really see the difference with Brian's lessons, of course combined with practice. He works with your physical capabilities rather than trying to teach you "his swing," as other pros have attempted unsuccessfully with me. This is especially important for a senior golfer who does not have the spinal and shoulder flexibility of a younger golfer. Thanks BRIAN, and I look forward to future lessons and swing improvements. You have made golf fun for me again!

Highly recommended. I took my first private lesson with Brian and I cannot stress enough how much…read moreI learned in 1 hour with him. His methods are hands on and simple... golf is not complicated. He directly works on what I need to improve, change and eliminate from my posture, grip, accuracy and swing. Brian as a person is very inviting and genuine. He really loves golf and has a talent of sharing what he knows with others.

Great golf range very close to my parent's place. I think it's a very spacious range, extending out…read moreto over 250 yard marker. If you're a beginner, I think that's sufficient for a driver shot. They also have huge fencing on the sides so you be sure that your balls will never fly out of the range, but if it does it won't hit anything but trees and grass. The only downside is subset of the stalls have some light shading overhead. I would imagine they get little foot traffic during peak summer hours. The range has spacious ample parking and it has never been a problem. I think a bigger problem might be finding a stall during peak hours.

Had a lot of fun at this driving range…read more It's a simple setup, with a single line of ground floor mat stations. Some of the mats are nicer than others, but overall they get the job done. The ball dispenser uses an app, which you can preload to get bonus credit. I never had any issues with it. I also never had any other issues while practicing here. So I didn't have a reason to interact with any of the staff. There's plenty of parking, even when it's busy. If they put up more shade then it would've met all of my needs.

Watching videos of mikes directions , also In the past had personal lessons, no matter how far down…read morethe road I go I always return to mikes advice

I started working with Mike in the mid 80's as a high single digit players that wanted to get a lot…read morebetter. Two years later my handicap was a 1. Results speak for themselves, as time moved on I had 4 actual tournament wins, 2 at the state level. Mikes knowledge of the swing and how to play the game is as good as it gets. He works with each player as an individual and what it will take to get your swing to work for you. This approach may require some technical changes, however that's what is takes to actually improve. I'm now 74 and play to a 12.0 index, getting ready to spend some with Mike. My goal is to get back to competitive play in Super Seniors events as a single digit player. Dennis R

We made the drive from Las Vegas to play Torrey Pines, and it was worth every mile. This is one of…read morethose bucket list golf courses that completely lives up to the hype. The course is in phenomenal condition, with beautifully maintained fairways, immaculate greens, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean throughout the round. Watching the hang gliders soar overhead while you're playing makes the experience even more memorable. The South Course is definitely challenging, but that's part of what makes it so much fun. You can tell you're playing on a course that's hosted major championships, yet it's still a public course that anyone can experience. Every hole feels unique, and you'll find yourself stopping more than once just to take in the scenery. After the round, we ate at The Grill at Torrey Pines overlooking the course. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and relaxing on the patio with those incredible golf course views was the perfect way to end the day. The Grill at Torrey Pines is absolutely worth checking out if you're playing a round. (Wish I took more photos) Whether you're a serious golfer or just love visiting iconic courses, Torrey Pines is an unforgettable experience. It's easy to see why golfers from around the world make the trip. We'll definitely be back!

It pains me so much to leave this review…read more Extremely disappointed by how a battery assault incident was handled by the Torrey Pines supervisor Jack. Torrey Pines has been my favorite golf course in San Diego. As a San Diego resident, I could not be more disappointed by what happened today and, especially, by how the situation was handled by the Torrey Pines supervisor, Jack. During my round, another player became involved in a heated disagreement with us. The situation escalated, and he physically assaulted me with his putter, forcefully striking me in the chest. I did not retaliate. I left the situation and called 911 to report that I had been assaulted. Police responded, along with emergency personnel, and documented the incident. The responding officer provided me with a police report number and told me that I was being treated as the victim of a misdemeanor assault and battery. Afterward, I went to the pro shop because I wanted to understand what action the course would take regarding the other player. I was not asking for anything unreasonable. I simply wanted to know whether the player would be removed from the course after a physical assault had been reported. Unfortunately, my experience with the supervisor, Jack, was extremely disappointing. I initially spoke with him at the pro shop, and he told me that the course had not yet made a decision and that he would get back to me. I later called the pro shop twice to follow up (1 got through) because I had not heard anything. I was simply trying to understand what action, if any, the course was taking regarding the other player. Instead of addressing that question, Jack told me that I was being "pushy" and accused me of "harassing" him. He also brought up the number of police officers and emergency personnel who had responded, as though that was something I had requested or controlled. I had simply called 911 to report that I had been assaulted by a single individual ; I had no control over how the police or emergency services chose to respond. The conversation ultimately ended with Jack telling me that he did not want to "deal with this anymore" and hanging up the phone on me. I understand that there may be conflicting accounts of an incident and that management may need to follow a process before making a decision. I also understand that the course may not be able to disclose every detail of its decision-making process. What I found deeply disappointing was the lack of support and the way I felt my concerns were dismissed after I had reported being physically assaulted. I've attached a screenshot showing my two calls to the pro shop, made simply to follow up on what decision the course had made regarding the other player. For doing so, I was accused of "harassing" the supervisor. Torrey Pines is a City of San Diego municipal golf course, and I expected a much more professional and supportive response from the management of a public facility. This is especially disappointing because Torrey Pines was previously my favorite course in San Diego. After this experience, I no longer feel comfortable returning.

High-heel Golfer Happy Hours are Fantastic!…read more Jenn Harris is fun and has a great way of making you feel comfortable no matter what your level of golf experience is. We learned etiquette & dress code before hitting the golf course for two 30 minute lessons. Afterwards we regrouped for networking, wine and appetizers. Great evening at one of the nicest courses in San Diego!

I attended High Heel Golfer's Tee Off For Success event and recommend Jenn Harris's events…read morewholeheartedly! I am an absolutely beginner, never having even picked up up a golf club, and I was a little intimidated by the idea of playing golf before I attended High Heel Golfer's workshop. I was happy to get to learn the basics of golf, both on the course and through Jenn's Golf For Business etiquette class. Once I learned that it doesnt matter if you are a "good" golfer, as long as you follow rules of golf etiquette (like not slowing down the game or stepping in someone's "line"), you can still play with more advanced players for business or for fun! I learned so much in her one-day workshop and I look forward to working with Jenn to continue to improve and learn more about how to utilize golf for business!

THE HOUSE OF GAINS!!!!!…read more No frills gym with tons of equipment. One side of this gym is dedicated to lifting, the other side to cardio. Every time I've been here, the majority of the people are using the lifting side of the gym. It can get packed, but again, there's plenty of equipment to go around. Check it out for your next workout if you find yourself nearby MCAS Miramar.

Pretty much all gyms on MCAS Miramar are stellar. This one is no exception…read more The only negative about this one is that it's somewhat smaller and it's packed during the lunch hour during normal business days. But it's also opened the latest due to Marines on base having different shifts due to the workload on the Flightline.