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!

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!

I came to Marty with an ugly swing and not much optimism. After just a few lessons, he has me on a…read moretrack that is setting me up for long-term success. He strikes the perfect coaching balance between encouragement and tough love. He explains concepts well and is always willing to try a different approach to achieve the desired result. I plan to use Marty as my long-term coach because I'm confident his coaching capabilities will only be more impactful as I improve my swing.

Marty has fundamentally transformed my golf game and is an exceptional instructor. He emphasizes…read morethe core mechanics of the swing--grip, posture, and alignment--patiently teaching these building blocks. This focus has given me a true understanding of the game, resulting in far more consistent and powerful shots. Beyond his technical skill, Marty is incredibly patient and encouraging, remaining supportive even when I feel frustrated.

I now carry a single-digit index, and I owe Gary a huuuuuge thanks for his help in getting me…read morethere. Since my initial review, I've had a lesson dedicated to chipping and a tune-up lesson for my driver. The chipping lesson helped tremendously for scoring once I was within 75 yards of the flag, and the driver lesson helped me get turned and off my back foot. Gary added back the 30-40 yards I mysteriously lost on my driver (it was to the point I thought my driver was broken lol). I will continue to vouch for Gary! I especially appreciate how he doesn't get too technical in his lessons. He gives you "feel" tips so that you don't have to think as much. One example: I wasn't getting fully turned, so Gary asked me to feel like I was getting my right shoulder blade looking at the ball. That's a lot better than "Just turn more". Go to Gary! He is awesome.

Gary is very knowledgeable and patient! He doesn't overwhelm you with too many suggestions at once.read more

I picked up this beautiful game of golf in Jan 2020.. best decision i ever made .. i knew i little…read morebit from watching the game over the years ... however i didnt want to waste time stumbling and trying to figure it out on my own. I got a referral, met up with Coach K and now im on my second session and things are going great. His text of pointers and advice during the week and how to focus your range visits are in my calendar so that i will have specific practice sessions when im alone. Ask him about the Helicopter. Changed my whole game in 60 min ... THANKS COACH!!

Mediocre at best. All he did was talk about how great he is at golf. He tried showing me how to…read moreproperly strike a ball and said watch him. He sliced it every time. He was kicked off the course and texted me and called me a clown and accused me of telling on him and it was my fault for getting him kicked off. Not prfessional and pretty rude. It was not me Kevin . But Um, maybe you should be a legit instructor and not sneak around on other peoples course or driving range. Too bad that this douche bag was my 1st experience into the sport.

If I can do it all over again I would never consider buying from these guys. After my fitting I…read morecall them and leave a message to ask a question and call multiple times but get no return calls. Left another message for Jesus the fitter and never get a call back. Only time I get a phone call is when my clubs are ready to be picked up. I get to the store and wait for a good 5 mins at the door.. literally nobody there to even greet you, I finally decided to walk to one of the rooms and interrupt a guy giving an explanation, he rudely asks what I need, he hurries to another room to see where my brand new clubs are, reaches down and hands me the clubs, not even asking if they were right or give me a room to try it out, just rudely hands it over. On my way home I call and the same person Steve answers, he casually laughs and admits he should have let me try the clubs in one of the rooms and should have probably made sure the order was correct. I ask him for a build sheet and see if he can email it, says he will ask Jesus to send it over.. well it's been 4 days now, I called... again no answers. Don't go to this store... better off going to golf mart!!! You will regret it!

I purchased a 6mo 15 lesson package. My instructor quit 1/2 through, and then I was assigned to…read moreanother instructor (leaving out names intentionally.) I had to book the new instructor out 4 weeks in advance. Results-wise, I only become a little bit better. I think they've had staffing issues. I've shown up a couple times for a pre-scheduled practice session only to find a "we're closed today" sign on the door. I love the online scheduling app/technology, but it doesn't make up for the lack of quality instruction or the issues they have in the store. The the price I'm paying, I won't repeat.

The nicest people work here. My husband and I had an incredible sunday smacking some balls in the…read moresunshine.

I can see how this is a spot for the regulars/locals and not for the ones that like to play at…read morespots like Top Golf. If you are looking for a Top Golf experience do NOT come here. Came here with a group of people and one of them happens to be a regular so I could see the treatment was different. The location has plenty of parking, some outdoor/indoor seating, good priced alcohol and two levels to hit the balls into buckets. Service was decent (two bartenders who also served the food) bartender made sure to come out once in a while to see if anyone needed drinks and didn't have to wait long. Nothing fancy , but again sometimes you just want a place to have a beer and hit some buckets. Overall for people who just want to focus on hitting the balls and not the ambiance this is the spot, but for larger groups or ones expecting something fancier this is not the spot.

As a long-standing member of Oakwood, I am continually drawn back by the exceptional dance…read moreinstructors who enrich our community. Among them, Carah Hering stands out as my all-time favorite fitness instructor. She imparts her expertise in Line Dancing, ZUMBA, Aqua-ZUMBA, and Cardio Dance, fostering a sense of community that transcends the club. Carah helps coordinate dance parties and trips throughout the year, she also encourages the celebration of birthdays and other life milestones in a unique and memorable manner. These events provide an unparalleled opportunity for camaraderie and shared experiences. Recently, I underwent hip replacement surgery, and Carah's classes served as my greatest motivation to heal and resume dancing with my Oakwood Dance Sisters. If you are passionate about dance or eager to explore this art form, I wholeheartedly recommend all the dance classes offered at the Oakwood Athletic Club.

It's an amazing athlete club! The club has a dry sauna, steam sauna, many classes, and a super…read morestaff.

Nice spot. Nice location. 24hrs is nice. Has everything you need…read more Nice spot. Nice location. 24hrs is nice. Has everything you need.

Took my nephew and a couple of his friends to Scratch Lab for his 14th birthday. They had a great…read moretime! The facility was super easy to use and if you have any questions a staff member is only a text or phone call away. I had texted them beforehand with a few questions and they were super responsive and helpful. We will be back!

Absolutely recommend, Andrea is a fabulous instructor. Her classes are small (maximum 5). Her…read moreenergy is contagious and she does visuals which help with understanding the exercise . I simply can't recommend her enough, I look forward to attending her classes .

I finally found a spin class I enjoy! After years of taking top notch spin classes in SF I found…read moremay small town classes lacking. This isn't the case with Andrea's high energy music packed spin class. I also love Stephanie's yoga classes!