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Lance Johnson Golf Academy

5.0 (3 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Polite, knowledgeable and at reasonable price. Always willing to take his time to show you proper form.

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Swing Center Indoor Golf - Players use real golf balls with special markings to help the radar system track spin rates accurately.

Swing Center Indoor Golf

4.9(20 reviews)
8.3 mi

The absolute best indoor golf experience in town!…read more I'm long overdue in leaving this review, but I wanted to make sure credit is given where credit is due! Last year, I hosted our fantasy football draft at Swing Center Indoor Golf, and Brian and his son Tristan were amazing hosts. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a smooth, entertaining draft--they helped with simulator questions, served our beers, and easily accommodated our potluck setup. My entire group was thoroughly impressed by both the clean aesthetic and top-notch hospitality. We had such a great time that we're officially hosting our draft here again this year! The facility itself is incredible. The bays are clean and spacious, and the turf, hitting strips, and screens are extremely well-maintained. The software lets you play virtually any top PGA course in the world, and the ball and club tracking data is impressively accurate. Beyond events, I've come in several times for pro shop services. Niko and Tristan have re-gripped my clubs, and their precision is unbeatable--putting on Golf Pride Align grips correctly takes true craftsman-level detail, and they nailed it every time. On top of all that, I've been taking lessons from Al Owens, and he's been phenomenal. My game has taken huge leaps forward thanks to him. I love that he uses Sportsbox AI technology to analyze my swing flaws and records the lessons so I can review the footage at home. If you're looking for a premier indoor golf simulator setup, pro shop service, or top-tier instruction in Modesto, this is hands down the best place in town. Tell Brian I sent you!

Always such a great time!…read more Service is great! Super clean! Brian and Niko are so helpful and amazing.... We love it there. Oh and their tournaments are fun!

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Swing Center Indoor Golf - Accent wall and merchandise

Accent wall and merchandise

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Clubs and golf equipment for sale

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Merchandise display at front counter

Ian Arcellana Golf

Ian Arcellana Golf

5.0(20 reviews)
51.2 mi

I started the game around July of 2025 with no golf background whatsoever…read more Preface this with I only had ONE lesson with ONE coach before this and it wasn't a good fit. Ian is the real deal - he fits his teaching perfectly between technical analysis and feel. He doesn't overwhelm with things like "oh your face is 2* open at impact" or "7500 rpms is too spinny for a 6 iron lets fix that" I would get from some other coach. I have went from shooting ~130 per round to getting my first handicap at 30.5 to getting my current handicap to 18.7 to signing up for my first tournament in 14 months. I have taken 9 lessons over these 13 months and he has built my swing from nothing to where it is today. I know that my velocity of improvement has everything to do with his teaching. Come in with an open mind and be ready to practice - you will improve with his teaching and analysis.

I started lessons with Ian less than a year ago and he has completely transformed my game. I could…read morebarely swing a driver and had no real foundation -- in under 9 months, I broke 100 for the first time. The progress has been real. Ian has a sharp eye for mechanics and breaks everything down in a way that actually sticks -- starting from the ground up with grip, then building into swing path, ball position, and tempo. He gives you a clear roadmap and builds on it lesson by lesson. I practice a few times a week and take monthly lessons with him, and every session I walk away with something concrete to work on. What sets Ian apart is that he's not just technically excellent -- he's also a great communicator who's genuinely invested in his students' progress. You can tell he loves what he does. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced golfer looking to sharpen your game, I can't recommend Ian enough. He's the real deal.

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Ian Arcellana Golf - Clean premium range balls

Clean premium range balls

Ian Arcellana Golf - Improved downswing path

Improved downswing path

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Outdoor range with Flightscope & video analysis

GOLFTEC Pleasanton - Logo

GOLFTEC Pleasanton

4.2(17 reviews)
48.4 mi
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My 2024 resolution was to improve my golf game. I was a 20 handicap. I play an average of 2 rounds…read moreper week. I bought a lesson package and my Coach Andrew Loughrin proceeded to resolve my issues: slice, chunk, no weight transfer, etc. Being a lefty player, many coaches have a hard time providing appropriate instructions but not Andrew. He seamlessly worked the computer swing clips and allowed me to visualize the parts of my swing that needed attention. He provided great drills and encouraged me to practice (LOL). The GolfTec app provides a summary and clips of the session as well. Andrew's instructions finally clicked together, few months into it, I now have a 16 handicap!!!! I just competed for the first time in the NCGA Women Net Amateur at Poppy Hills GC (a 2 days events) and WON FIRST PLACE IN MY FLIGHT!!! https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DuZBUWmBCCJU&ved=2ahUKEwjzvMGtjMmMAxWLJzQIHd7iHlcQtwJ6BAgMEAI&usg=AOvVaw1sBDfWFFnQwG0mQCy2tjKK Thank you Andrew!

Marcus was great. From the signing up to the instruction. He worked with my skillset (or lack…read morethereof) and didn't try to have me do things my body just won't do. This was my second set of lessons with Marcus. Unfortunately, after only one lesson of the ten I just purchased, I got a call from the Regional Manager telling me Marcus no longer worked for the company. I could only guess he got fired because I just had a lesson with Marcus that very morning and he never said anything. I also had other lessons booked with him in the future. I asked the Regional Manager about a refund and he said that I could get a refund since it was within the 30 day window of purchasing the 10 lesson package. When I was told what my refund would be, in was far less than I expected, since I only took 1 lesson. They said the way they worked their refunds was based on time, not number of lessons. Which is absurd to me. So, if after 29 days, I had not taken any lessons, I would not be refunded all of my initial payment. On the flipside, if I had taken 9 lessons in those 29 days, I would have been refunded the same amount as if I had taken zero lessons. I brought this scenario up to both the manager at the Pleasanton store (who was not friendly or helpful at all) and the Regional Manager (who was more friendly and more helpful) and they both agreed this would be the case. They also told me that there would be no way someone could take that many lessons in that short of time because of the way their scheduling works. I also explained that my first lesson was cancelled by Marcus and therefore I was shorted one lesson in that 29 day period. So, I should be compensated for that. They did not agree and went back the fact that there refund policy is based on time, and not lessons. This is a horrible policy that only benefits the company. So, while the lessons may be beneficial, beware of the company policies. There are tons of great golf instructors out there that will treat you fairly and won't mislead you. Also, please note that the lessons are based on 30 minute lessons, not 60 minutes. It's hard to get anything accomplished in 3o minutes so you end up using two lesson credits if you want an hour lesson. So my 10 30-minute lessons was really 5 60-minute lessons. This makes the cost of the package not worth it, in my opinion.

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GOLFTEC Pleasanton - GOLFTEC Club Fitting

GOLFTEC Club Fitting

GOLFTEC Pleasanton - GOLFTEC Club Fitting

GOLFTEC Club Fitting

GOLFTEC Pleasanton - GOLFTEC Golf Lesson

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Creekside Golf Course - Course

Creekside Golf Course

2.6(30 reviews)
11.1 mi

A great time. As…read moresomeone who is new to golf, I found this to be a nice casual golf course. I played 9 holes and had a lovely time. After checking in, we were able to get two golf carts relatively close to our tee time. It is not crowded at all and is definitely challenging despite the location. The challenging aspects, however, were not entirely intentional. The grounds are not the most maintained. In some areas, the grass is perfectly managed and an appropriate length. In other areas, especially around the perimeter fence and trees, the grass was either patchy, dead, or super tall. There are plenty of hills, sand traps, and obstacles along the way for those people with more skill than me to have an enjoyable time though. There is one bathroom along the 9-hole course - I believe it was around hole 4. You can only access it if you have a golf cart key to unlock it. It was definitely not the cleanest bathroom I have been in! I would love to come back again to golf with my friends (even if that means just driving the golf cart around!)

Not a good course. 5 hour rounds all backed up with random homeless walking and riding bikes…read morethrough the course. Saw at least one prostitute conducting business behind one of the greens on the front 9. Tons of randoms fishing on the water holes. Fishing poles and gear everywhere in the fairways. Grass not cut or maintained. Save your time and money. Go somewhere else.

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Creekside Golf Course - Course

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Creekside Golf Course - Course

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Creekside Golf Course

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Patrick Harris Bay Area Golf - Instruction

Patrick Harris Bay Area Golf

5.0(31 reviews)
40.1 mi

In only 4 lessons my ball striking has improved. Patrick keeps the process simple. Keeping it…read moresimple in the process. He does not say his way is the only way. He adapts to your game. Each lesson he adds something new to the arsenal. his approach is unique than other instructors. Higl recommend Patrick to people who to improve in their game. Ed. yee

Let's get the rates out of the way first. Your swing evaluation (first session) is going to be…read more$150. Then afterward, it's up to about $215/hr. You can get a better rate if you do a bigger package. Who is Patrick best for? In my opinion, Patrick will give the best bang for buck for someone who already has a gameable swing (scoring in the 80s to 100s), has decent body awareness, and is looking for an instructor who will notice the small details that are costing a player 5-10 strokes a round. Read the reviews already here and most of them are from people who have already been playing for some time. After a single lesson, I can already tell Patrick's attention to detail is superb. The day after my lesson (I generally have wavered between a high single digit and low double digit index), I shot +3 through 11 from the back tees. Getting to a 5 index this year seems realistic now. If you're completely new to golf, you can find cheaper instructors who will give you a basic understanding of the swing. They will generally all tell you the same thing, and it will likely take you some time to get your body used to the golf swing. Once you feel like you can make contact on 8/10 balls at the range on a consistent basis, or are scoring in about the 110s, then come in to Patrick to really mold your swing. For the love of God though, do not try to coach yourself through YouTube.

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Patrick Harris Bay Area Golf - Explaining the difference between a good shot and miss hit.

Explaining the difference between a good shot and miss hit.

Patrick Harris Bay Area Golf - Students breaking barriers one step at a time.

Students breaking barriers one step at a time.

Patrick Harris Bay Area Golf - Baby fade on #11. Hit with a ton of confidence since I was striking it well on #1-10 the day after my lesson with Patrick.

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Baby fade on #11. Hit with a ton of confidence since I was striking it well on #1-10 the day after my lesson with Patrick.

Manteca Park Golf Course

Manteca Park Golf Course

3.2(65 reviews)
13.1 mi

This was my first time playing golf at this course. It was very crowded in the play was slow. , And…read morethese types of cases you just gotta be patient. These are things to be expected at a public course. However, that memo didn't get to the group that was behind us. Two gentlemen in this group behind us were complete jerks to us thinking that we were the ones holding up the play. It was actually a couple groups in front of us. The Marshall came by and one of the guys in the group behind us started complaining and was very rude. This could've escalated if my partner and I hadn't stayed calm. Completely uncalled for. I don't know what's going on with the attitude at this course, but it really wasn't even friendly in the clubhouse. There were three gentlemen standing behind the desk when we came in to pay and get our cart. None of them had a smile on their face or even looked like they enjoyed their job. They were very short in answering questions and it really didn't make me want to ever come back to this course. I'm sure losing my business isn't gonna hurt them because the course itself was well maintained and overall nice. Just can't say the same for the employees.

Terrible owner and terrible service, the director of golf Jeff DeBenedetti does not care about his…read morecustomers. Overcharges people and couldn't care less if your car gets hit on his premises (did everything he could to avoid providing information about the individuals who hit my car 3 separate times). Protects deadbeats (I wonder why) while ripping off Manteca residents; take your business elsewhere, and save your money and your sanity. (I attached pictures of the damages he claimed there was no ball so how could I prove it was a golf ball that damaged the car)

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Manteca Park Golf Course
Manteca Park Golf Course
Manteca Park Golf Course

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