Four stars for TaylorMade Golf. I'm a fan…read more When I first started playing golf, throughout the 90s and into the mid 2000s, I was a Callaway man. Every club in my bag, from driver to putter, was Callaway. Then, when the USGA limited the size of driver heads to 460cc, I decided to buy a new driver. I went to my local PGA Tour Superstores and demoed a bunch of them. I tried them out on simulators and recorded my stats (e.g. ball spin, club head speed, distance, launch angle, and of course, accuracy). I also checked the clubs out and took them with me to the range. I had multiple demo sessions between two PGA Tour Superstore locations and the range. This was a big investment decision for me, especially since these drivers cost hundreds of dollars each. Brands I tested included Adams, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, TaylorMade, and Titleist. After extensive testing, the driver that came out on top for me and my swing was the TaylorMade Burner. I still use the driver to this day with relatively consistent results. I've been very happy with it. It's got a stock regular flex Fujikura graphite shaft and I've had the grip replaced with the tried and true Golf Pride Tour Velvet grip (it's on all my clubs but the putter). Other TaylorMade products I've regularly used include golf balls and golf gloves. I really liked playing the TaylorMade TP Reds before they stopped making them. They felt great. Recently, I've been going through boxes of TaylorMade Dad-isms golf balls. They're more of a gift than a "serious" competition ball. My dad found them on sale/clearance at his local sports store/golf shop. At my skill level, they work just as well as, if not better than, the old TP Reds I used to play. As for gloves, I currently have a small collection of TaylorMade Tour Preferred and Stratus gloves that will last me for years. Again, my dad found many on sale/clearance, this time, at the Golf Galaxy (IIRC) on Hilton Head Island. The gloves feel great. They fit well, are smooth and comfortable, and help give me a good grip on every single one of my clubs. I prefer the Tour Preferred gloves because each one comes with a roughly quarter-size magnetic ball marker on top of the velcro flap; not one of those tiny snap-in button ball markers. Dustin Johnson supposedly wore the same glove (either the Tour Preferred or Stratus, I'm not sure). At the time of writing this review, TaylorMade has a star-studded lineup of PGA Tour players that it sponsors including Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day, Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm, Matthew Wolff, Rickie Fowler, and Rory McIlroy. Currently, TaylorMade's most expensive product is the SIM Driver with an MSRP of $549.99. "SIM" stands for Speed in Motion, a "reshaped" driver with a "speed-injected" "Twist Face," among many other features that have been marketed and hyped up. Twist Face has always sounded gimmicky to me, but admittedly, I haven't tried out the relatively new technology yet. Regardless, TaylorMade is one of the pillar golf brands of today and in my experience, they produce solid clubs and accessories. I recommend their products to casual golfers.

Huge thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods Encinitas and TaylorMade Golf! As a young high school golfer,…read moremy Stealth 2 Driver face cracked just a month after the warranty expired, but Mark at Dick's went above and beyond by working directly with TaylorMade to help me out. Within a week, TaylorMade completely replaced my driver--free of charge--and even upgraded me to their new Qi35 Driver! The entire process was fast, easy, and incredibly professional. I was expecting a long wait, but both Dick's and TaylorMade handled everything with amazing speed and care. I'm beyond impressed with TaylorMade's customer service and loyalty to their players.

Monica at the Golf Mart was fantastic! She was friendly, patient, and super helpful while working…read morewith my 11-year-old son. She made the club fitting experience easy for his "new to him" set of clubs. Highly recommend her! Thanks again Monica!!

Alex, Sam, and the others at Golf Mart at the range are great folks to work with. Reasonable, and…read moremake going to the range a joy.

I just went through the full bag fitting this past weekend at TaylorMade Aviara Performance Center…read morewith my man, Ben Spector, what an awesome experience. The technology is totally impressive, from the typical Virtual hitting metrics to the 3D mapping of your swing path, to the roll of your golf ball during putting! I am a long time TaylorMade user so I was excited to try out the new SiM2 woods and irons. Ben expertly fitted me with a 1/2" longer shaft as I am 6'3" and getting older, appreciate proper spine position more than ever. He also hooked me up with a driving iron for the 4 and 3 iron as I am not a fan of utility clubs and those babies were sweet. Getting the ball up with my fairway 3wood has been a challenge so we went with a 1.5% increase in loft to really make this easy. Finally, I went with the new Spider putter with 45 degree beveled ridges on the face, great feel. Ben was great to work with. It was the fastest 3.5 hrs of my life. Can't wait to get these new clubs on the course. Ben, IOU, thanks pal!

Recently came here for a club fitting and it exceeded my expectations. Jaime broke down everything…read moreabout the way I swing clubs and was able to dial in equipment that gave me an advantage with room to grow. It's not a cheap experience, but you get what you pay for.

The absolute best in milled putters! I've been playing Scotty Cameron gear for over two decades,…read moreand, quite truthfully, they are the best quality, worth every dollar and a value on the dollar. Not the kind of putter that needs to be replaced every other year or so. From traditional off-sets, to weighted; the selection is huge! Accessories are top shelf too. Cameron uses excellent high quality raw materials - you cannot go wrong. Buy from his website or visit the store. Do not buy the overpriced gear on eBay where price-gougers will take you. Quality.

Made my annual visit to The Gallery for a restock of Scotty Cameron gear. The staff was on top of…read moretheir game and very accommodating. I was there later in the day so some items had been picked over but I wasn't really looking for a MOTO putter. I did find some nice things that are not available through the online store so left feeling good about my visit!

First month as a family learning the Golf life, John A. provided us with exceptional service. He…read moreprovided us with great knowledge moving forward in regards to what's necessary for the sport and helping us with some fitting and skill tips (not just for the parents but the kiddo as well). He showed us brief recommendation out of the countless selections the store has to offer. His value in customer service is deeply appreciated. Store is well organized and other staff we interacted with also have great customer service aspects. We definitely will be coming back.

In and out and got the golf bag that I was looking for! The staff is knowledgeable and I could not…read morehave asked for a better experience. Thanks golf mart!

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.

If you've never tried out CGC, it's one of the best in North County. Ample slots, lighted for…read morenight time use, a full golf center and available instruction. Practice putting and pitching, hitting out of the bunker along with three large greens on the range for 60 - 80 yard pitching. It's all there.

I went here to purchase a Fathers Day gift for my husband! First time - I have no idea how to play…read moregolf or what to buy. The staff is so friendly and so experienced! They are very helpful and made my experience less intimidating. They have a good selection of brands with great pricing! It's definitely top tier equipment and they are very welcoming in there. I ended up getting a Malbon top for the hunter but it was too small so we went back to change it with no hassle! Great experience - highly recommend this place!! 5 stars across the board!!

Came in here after not golfing for over 10 years minus top golf and the range lol , I was looking…read morefor a new putter and sum shoes and they took there time with me and explained every option and encouraged me to spend time with each putter , also came in for a grip servise and was in and out in 10 min , definitely will be returning

I choose to shop at the Golf Mart because I sincerely value great service and transparency. The…read moremanager Marco took care of a challenge I had with a club I brought in. When you find a business that truly values their longtime customers and are honest, I continue to shop and at these establishments. I also spread the word to my family and friends to visit places like The Golf Mart in Escondido and let them know the positive service I get every time I shop here.

Erica and Cameron were very kind and helpful. I was able to exchange the Golf shoes purchased the…read moreday before at a different store with a pair that fit much better. Thank you Erica and Cameron for your great customer service!