I've been taking lessons from Mark Madayag, and he has been outstanding. He completely transformed…read moremy game by improving everything from my grip, stance, and distance from the ball to my backswing and ball striking. Most importantly, he helped me rediscover my love for golf. His positive, encouraging coaching style makes every lesson enjoyable, and I genuinely look forward to my weekly sessions. Mark is a true professional who knows how to help golfers improve, regardless of their skill level. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to take their game to the next level. The entire staff at Baylands is friendly and welcoming. I was especially impressed when Matt in the pro shop went out of his way to help an elderly couple by loading their clubs onto their cart--a small gesture that spoke volumes about the level of customer service. I also enjoy seeing the young golfers taking lessons on Wednesdays. It's great to see the next generation learning and enjoying the game. The course is always in excellent condition, making Baylands a wonderful place to practice, learn, and play.

Great layout and very well maintained course. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Will…read moredefinitely be back.

I am just learning golf and scheduled a private with Lionel Rodgers for a club fitting. Lionel was…read moreawesome with selection of clubs! He asked the proper questions, listened to my concerns and led me to the clubs I need in order to start playing. No wasting of time and service is welcoming. I will be back to shop for more!

Visited this store on a whim on a Sunday afternoon because my wife wanted to shop at the new Mega…read moreMart that opened nearby in old Target location. Have to say, I was pleasantly surprised when I asked about using the hitting bays to demo clubs, and a nice young lady got me set up and even said she would build clubs with shafts to my specs to try! Wasn't expecting that level of service. Unfortunately, she had to excuse herself and another gentleman took over who wasn't as accommodating in offering to build to my specs. Got to demo three of the hottest new drivers and 3 woods with no sales pressure in their state of the art golf simulators. Although, I didn't buy, I was impressed with the service and selection. Then I began walking around the store and saw they have a Trackman practice area that people can sign up for as regulars and a good amount of clothing and accessories with many popular retail brands (Nike, Adidas, etc) and lesser known but quality looking apparel on sale for reasonable ($50 and under, not $100-150 on sale) prices. As a regular shopper at the Golf Mart Superstore in South City/San Bruno, I would day this store is nicer but doesn't have as many used clubs, esp. from top brands like Taylormade, Callaway, Ping, etc., to choose from. As an avid golfer interested in improving my game, I will be back soon to try out more of the latest equipment or perhaps take advantage of their practice program or free fitting service, too!!

Golf course is well maintained with grass range available during weekends!…read more18 holes with both hills and shoreline lake view. Golf links has in house restaurant with full menu as well as pro shop.

Came here for the first time and it was an enjoyable round. Practice facilities are solid. Plenty…read moreof stalls on the range although they are a little small and could use an update. The putting and chipping areas are large with plenty of space for practice. The service in the pro shop was excellent, really cool people who are helpful. The course was in decent condition and it was challenging. Lots of hazards to navigate and the greens are challenging but fair.

I came in with a simple objective and walked away with a completely different swing…read more So far, I hit 300 balls with this new swing and probably hit another 500 before playing a round with it this coming weekend. The temptation to reverted back to my old swing was irresistible but I managed. The initial outlook is positive but the final outcome is remained to be seen. My final question to Josh was, "What would it take for me to consistently play in the 80s?". His reply was simply pointing me toward the practice range. While I expected a more comprehensive answer, I took the answer positively. Hit the practice range and practice my new swing! =)

Josh Zander is an awesome swing coach. He promotes a very modern on-plane swing. I would recommend…read morehim for anyone who wants to become a serious golfer. The only downside is that he's a bit on the expensive side as well as cash/check only so I wasn't able to continue taking lessons with him. He basically revamped my swing and i'm playing the best golf i've ever played and i'm only getting better.

I just threw a 90th birthday party for my mother and chose the University Club to stage and cater…read morethe event for 60 guests. It was fantastic. Chelese, the event manager was extremely easy to work with and the staff was very helpful. I expected the food to be good but it was truly outstanding. I've rarely been to an event for a large number of people where the food was so exceptional and many guests raved about it. I strongly recommend the University Club as a venue for your event.

I absolutely love the University Club of Palo Alto!…read more For me, the highlight is the pool. I love swimming here--there's an excellent lap pool where you can sign up for lanes, a diving board for extra fun, and plenty of open swim time for families. Kids can't get enough of the swim team, and there's even a shaded baby pool that's perfect for infants and toddlers. The tennis courts are top of the line, whether you're playing just for fun or competitively. The tennis pros are fantastic, and the whole tennis community here is great. Pickleball is also really taking off--it's always fun and social. The gym has everything you could want: Peloton bikes, free weights, machines, and a full range of classes. Beyond fitness, people also gather for bridge, mahjong, and other activities, so there's something for everyone. The food is excellent, the full bar is always a plus, and the events calendar is packed. There are great adult activities (salsa dancing, wine tasting, Aloha nights) and plenty for kids too (kids' night out, movie night, and more). Best of all, the community is welcoming and friendly. It's easy to meet people here, and many members end up making lifelong friends. All around, it's a wonderful club--I can't recommend it enough!

We had an incredible experience celebrating an early Father's Day! Even with a late 3:20 PM tee…read moretime on a busy day, the course conditions on the Old Course were excellent and impressively well-kept--everything from the tee boxes to the bunkers and the greens held up great. I had booked our tee times well in advance, but there was a bit of a miscommunication on the books when we arrived, and the staff seemed surprised by our family check-in. Honestly, Nate was the absolute MVP of the day. Without him, our day would have been ruined. So, we truly appreciate him and we were so grateful that he went above and beyond to get us completely taken care of, ensuring our family was able to stick together and play/spectate as a group for the whole round. We timed the day perfectly, wrapping up on the 18th hole right around 8 PM. To cap off a great day, we had dinner at The Conservatory. The customer service there was top-notch, and the food was exceptional. My dad enjoyed it so much that he already wants to come back to try out the Ocean Course next time--hopefully with a more organized situation at check-in!

My husband and I played the Old Course on Valentine's Day and had a great time! Most of the course…read moreis lined with houses and the last 2 holes finishes next to the Ocean. The staff were wonderful from the start. We finished with 4.5 hours so the pace was decent. Afterwards we ate at the clubhouse and the steaks were great!! Wanting to try their burgers as that is only available during lunch and Wednesdays (I think?) Overall great experience, we're looking forward to playing the Ocean Course next.

Went here to watch the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup, and it was a beautiful course. Pretty hilly, but…read moreit's very very well maintained green everywhere, no dead grass. The only thing I want to note is that the spectator path can get a little rough. It's a bit of a trek with hilly rough and tree bark. But other than that it was a great event!

Full disclosure, my visits to the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club were because of the Fortinet…read moreFounders Cup LPGA tournament for which I had volunteered for. It did give me an opportunity to visit a private membership country club. The clubhouse is very nice and well maintained. The golf course itself is also very well maintained and since it had been recently renovated. The course runs up and down, and winds tightly round the hills of Menlo Park by Highway 280. Walking the course can be quite difficult without some help like a caddy or golf cart. I walked two rounds of golf helping to keep score to the group of players.

I tore a tendon in my rotator cuff because I lacked muscle. My physical therapist assigned…read moreexercises, but it seemed like I was prone to tearing other tendons if I didn't start building muscle. I chose Palo Alto Fit because of its location and one-on-one training rather than a group class at, let's say, 24H Fitness. Before coming here, I didn't know how to use any of the machines, how to target certain muscle groups, or how to set reasonable goals while keeping track of my progress. However, through each session, I've learned how to use these machines and set goals for the week (especially regarding diet and lifestyle choices) so when I go about my day to day or do workouts on my own, I know how to determine an appropriate goal, workout weight, or set up a machine properly for myself. I knew I needed someone to help me one-on-one to understand my areas of improvement, and when receiving help and support, I strongly value consistency in my mentor/coach/tutor, which it seems PAF also values. I've been able to reschedule sessions (even last minute) while keeping my same coach, which is another point of appreciation! PAF starts you off with a free fitness assessment where they take your in-body scan and you talk about your goals. Every 4 weeks, you do another scan, and it's been great seeing and physically feeling the results!! It's been about 6 months now, and I only go once a week due to finances and scheduling, but it's worth every penny and I genuinely look forward to my workouts with my coach. My coach, Coach Joshua Villagomez, is well-versed in physiology and genuinely listens to me during the workouts and when I say I want to focus on a specific thing for my body. He pushes me to grow stronger and beyond the limits of what I could have ever imagined myself doing, and seeing the progress in the results has been seriously worth it. I've completed physical therapy much quicker than anticipated, and I'm now able to do more than before in terms of shoulder mobility and usage. I'm extremely grateful to him! I know everyone says their coach is the best, but he's seriously THE BEST. One thing that really helped me personally for financing this fitness journey was the flexibility for packages. They asked for the payment for the 12-week package (chose this package based on my goals and schedule) upfront. I genuinely can't afford that, but Nina (the owner) was kind enough to make a custom package that was realistically payable for me. She didn't want to turn me away because at the end of the day, health is wealth, and she helped me make that a priority. I'm not quite a gym rat yet, maybe just gym gerbil, but I'm excited to continue my health journey with my coach and PAF! -- Other things to note: - lockers, showers, small microfiber towels provided - I've even borrowed workout gloves when I felt like my hands were hurting from lifting the bar (an unfamiliar thing for me) - everything is kept extremely clean; it even smells clean all the time - water fountain inside - very well temperature-controlled (it could be 10° or 100° outside, but the inside is a good room temp) and good air flow - high ceilings - natural light - parking is easy (lot behind the building, street parking, and city garage across the street)

I've been with Palo Alto Fit for over 6 months now and cannot say enough about how great it is…read more Excellent trainers. Stunning facility. Utmost professionalism. I highly recommend it if you are looking to take your fitness up a notch.