B. Smith is an awesome swing coach. He also helped me find the perfect clubs. He knows a lot about…read moreclub fitting. I recommend his services to all of my friends. His knowledge about the game of golf, fundamentals of the golf swing and club fitting makes him a one stop shop. B. Smith is an awesome swing coach. He also helped me find the perfect clubs. He knows a lot about club fitting. I recommend his services to all of my friends. His knowledge about the game of golf, fundamentals of the golf swing and club fitting makes him a one stop shop.

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.

The staff member I had my lesson with was good. It was one of the other guys that came in and cut…read moremy lesson short. Walked in all cocky, "hey I have a lefty that just got here so I'm going to need this bay". He Didn't even wait to see if there was another bay available to finish my lesson. Just f'n ended right there. They could've at least scheduled me for a lesson another time. At their expense at that.

Treated like an undesirable for not being ready to,spend over $3k in lessons. I went to buy my 5…read morelesson package and I spent 20 min being school as to why I don't belong there. It is amazing how Golftec in Encinitas let's their staff get away with that kind of business model. You don't want to sell 5 lessons? Remove it from the website!

I'm an impatient learner, my wife needs a little TLC…read more Fred Hanover, somehow knows how to connect with your learning style to get us both improving every lesson. I watched 1,374 (or so it seems) YouTube videos and I still couldn't hit the driver straight, but after my first lesson with Fred, I now get it and got it! Yah more practice is required but I now know how to fix it as the ebb and flow of my skill narrows into solid muscle memory. As for my lovely wife, she went from playing a slicing croquet game to actually hitting golf balls straight and with some distance. She's happy, I'm happy, the folks in the adjoining fairway are happy (Fouuurrr!). Now I'm trying to get my son to take a some lessons. So for you'all, continue playing a frustrating golf game and book some lessons next year, so Fred's not over-book for us this year :)

Fred is the BEST! I am a newby to golf with bad habits from a lifetime of playing softball so I am…read morea mess. Fred is incredibly patient and encouraging. He knows so much about the game and has a wonderful way of making corrections and adjustments and providing the right amount of reinforcement. He applauds when you do well and that is a delight! Plus he is hilarious and has great stories. Highly recommend!!

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course off of Leucadia offers a fun coastal track with expansive fairway…read moreviews. Generous off the tee with wide fairways as well as large landing greens. A couple of interesting uphill holes sure to test any golfer at any level. Managed by JC Golf, the course was a great condition considering how many golfers go through it a given day. Definitely put it on your list if you haven't played Encinitas yet as it offers wonderful ocean views and unique holes.

I hate to give this course a one star, but here is my unfortunate experience…read more Summary: Encinitas Ranch is a decent course with friendly staff, but allows for unacceptable, dangerous, behavior from residents. Long story long: I love Encinitas ranch. It is one of my favorite courses in San Diego. Unfortunately, we were playing today. We were a foursome(two girls and two guys). The girls are absolute sticks--they regularly shoot under 80 and even near par. I myself was 2 over thru 7. We were playing ready golf, keeping up with the group in front of us(even waiting here and there), we were not marking short putts, and not doing anything egregious whatsoever. On hole 7, some guys hit straight into us on the green while we were walking off, clearly on purpose. The ball came in scorching and landed 5 feet from one of the ladies. I picked up their ball because that is what you do when people hit at you with no fore call. Upon picking up the ball, one of the guys started screaming at me and the other guy in my group saying they are gonna fuck us up and that there's 4 of them and 2 of us.(Implying they're going to gang stomp us.) They proceeded to scream put the ball back. Tough guys wanted to start a fight in front of the ladies, I guess? Bro, I'm out here to golf and have a good time. I have too many head injuries from my time in the military, from boxing and wrestling d1 in college. As bad as I wanted to fucking throw those guys off a cliff, we did the mature thing and tossed the ball back out on the fringe near where they hit it. They screamed at us that they were gonna hit into us the rest of the round. We proceeded to call the pro-shop and inform them of the situation. We also notified the Marshall. The Marshall went and had a 10 second conversation with them, and what do you know? They do it again on hole 9. I had already putted out, and was in the pro-shop while my group finished when one of the females came in to inform us that they had just hit into us again. Mind you, I saw a dude pick up his ball from OB while I was standing over a birdie putt. These guys were not even good players, and this is completely unacceptable. While the staff did seem concerned, and said they would have another word with them, I overheard that they were residents of Encinitas. Must be some hot shots or somebody important? I have no clue. Doesn't matter to me. Their behavior was childish, and they deserved to be removed from the course and warned. If they do something like this again(which I'm sure they will since they had no repercussions), they should be banned. Ultimately, I was able to get a refund for the round, and quit after 9 holes. I am grateful for the kind staff, but sorely disappointed that Encinitas Ranch tolerates this kind of toxic and dangerous behavior. People underestimate what a golf ball can do to someone's skull. It is not funny to hit at people. Rolling it up is one thing, smoking it at people's heads is another thing. I will not be back to this course, and for anyone considering playing, know that Encinitas Ranch Golf Course does not take your safety seriously. They allow their residents to have this way. Maybe, you will get to play here without experiencing anything like this, but this is my unfortunate last experience there. Absolutely unacceptable to allow violent gangsters on your course.

Attended a 3-day golf school with instructor Ken Green with my 16-year-old son and it was the best…read moregolf instruction I've ever had. Aviara/Puterbaugh teach the fundamentals of every variety of shot extremely well. It's thorough, informative, and fun--a nice balance of video and range instruction and on-course instruction.

I recently attended a three-day golf school at the Aviara Golf Academy. Our instructor Grant…read moreHalverson not only knows all the necessary mechanics for a great golf swing, but he has an impressive ability to unpack exactly what you need to do and its associated feel in order to play better golf. I was impressed with how quickly he was able to diagnose my faults and the steps I needed to take to fix them. If I had to rank the top ten golf shots I've hit in my playing career, I would say they all came on days two and three of this golf school. It has made that much of a difference in my game. I plan to make an annual return visit as my game progresses.

I did a new student assessment here while I was visiting San Diego and it was awesome. They use the…read moreTrackman to really show you frame by frame what you can do to increase your chances of hitting the ball straighter/farther. Side note: I love the metal targets at each distance, much better than flags. Things I learned: feel vs real. (my head moves back more than I thought, left arm position at impact etc) While the new student assessment isn't really a traditional golf "lesson", there's still a ton of things i learned watching the replays and will take that info back with me to practice. Ideally after this, you would then schedule your next "traditional" golf lessons to improve on the issues discussed. If I still lived in SD, I absolutely would come back for more lessons.

If you're looking for great instruction and for someone who is able to break down everything about…read morethe game, swing, and technique, visit Southern California Golf Academy.

Max had me hit balls with different clubs and shared basic form set up instructions and tips, which…read morewere helpful. Besides that this was rather disappointing. I didn't feel welcomed when I arrived or excited about golf by the time if left in any way. I didn't love being on camera the whole time, especially when the video was not really used for the coaching feedback. The whole experience could have been better with just some minor tweaks. Made me think I should just stick with YouTube to learn the game. Probably better for an intermediate or serious golfer with a mission to improve a specific aspect of their form. Disclaimer: this was a gift I received so I didn't really pick it or have a clear expectation of what the 80 mins would entail.

If you're serious about improving your golf game, look no further than Max and Swingworx Golf…read morePerformance. I grew up playing competitive golf in high school and college, but after years away from the game due to back issues, I found myself struggling with bad habits and an inconsistent swing. That's when I came across Max and decided to give Swingworx a shot. From the very first swing analysis session, I knew I was in the right place. Max is incredibly knowledgeable and not just about golf mechanics but also the physics behind the swing. He has a great way of breaking things down in a way that actually makes sense, helping you understand why something is or isn't working. His setup is top-tier: a private, well-equipped studio with cutting-edge technology, video analysis, and clear takeaways after every session. Max also sends over swing videos and key points to work on between sessions, which has been a game-changer for my progress. I'm only halfway through my package and already seeing a dramatic improvement in my ball striking and flight path. For the first time in years, I'm enjoying the game again and looking forward to playing with confidence. If you've ever considered lessons--whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player--this is the place. Max and Swingworx are the real deal. Highly recommend

This place is AWESOME! Let me tell you why, there are soo many I'm going to list them in no…read morespecific order: 1. Under new family management. The new management team has put much hard work into upgrading the facility. Jenny and John have listened to what customers have suggested and then they delivered! 2. The ball dispensing machines have new card readers that are a big improvement. They are faster and easier to use. 3. New range balls - so nice! 4. Mats - these are the best that I have ever used! Soft but firm, not like the old hard mats that felt like you were hitting off concrete and damaging your clubs. 5. Island Greens - so nice! These targets are priceless and make the range attractive. 6. Two putting greens - 1 is synthetic - take your pick. 7. A sand bunker practice area with real sand, not dirt! 8. Lighted at night to accommodate anyone's schedule. 9. A Golf Mart is on the premises, how convenient. You can demo clubs on a real range and not a simulator. Plus great customer service! 10. Golf Instruction - Awesome! Take your pick, many options to choose from. In closing, the Carlsbad Golf Center is AWESOME! This facility offers soo much to help you improve your golf game or if you just want to have some fun with your family. I strongly recommend the Carlsbad Golf Center to friends and family.

I like this range quiet a lot beside the guy sometimes will yell at you if you step on the grass…read morefor a bit to grab your ball that is less than a foot away from you. Other than that, balls are pretty good condition, they added more pins that are less than 80 yards so you can practice your wedge games. It's a spot to hang and hit balls .