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!

Dan checks all the boxes for me! Knowledgeable, but not…read morepushy. Listens and constructs a personal game plan, not just a cookie cutter solution. Very hands on and willing to put in the work to help you improve. Passionate about golf and his instruction. Fun to be around! I highly recommend Dan, he has helped me to improve my game. Jim Pinto

Dan communicates instructions very well. He instantly pointed out what I could improve on, ways I…read morecan fix them, and noticed improvements right away. I am going to work on the feedback he gave me and will come back for another lesson. Highly recommended.

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.

Ian is an amazing coach! I started learning from Ian for only a couple months and already seen…read moremassive improvements in my swing and overall game! Ian knows how to break down what I'm doing well and what I need to work on to improve, highly recommend!

Kevin is a great instructor. He helped me improve immediately. I am very new to golf, and was…read moreswinging on top of the ball quite a bit. I was frustrated with hitting little dribbler shots. I don't seem to have that problem too much since training with Kevin. He helped me pick out new irons, my old set I bought off Craigslist and was missing clubs. The drills, the set-up, the swing are all improving my game. Looking forward to learning as much as I can through his instruction.

Awesome lounge area for a reservation with the boys. Lessons capture your swing making stroke…read morecorrection a smoother process with that visual aid.

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 highly recommend Michael!…read more I've been playing for a couple of years and have taken a number of lessons before, but this was the best lesson I've taken so far. After just 1 lesson I could feel improvement in my swing and was hitting the ball solidly. He is great at identifying and fixing the underlying cause of the problem as opposed to making a quick fix and explains things very clearly. Most importantly, he's passionate about what he does! FIVE STARS!

Nothing but high praise for Michael and his teaching style. I had been looking for a golf…read moreinstructor to take my game to the next level, and found Michael's profile here on Yelp. Based on the great reviews and the proximity to where I worked, I took a chance and booked a lesson. Best thing I could have done. Michael's teaching style is very adaptable to what my personal goals were. Simply put, I wanted to improve my swing and make it more consistent to improve my ball contact. Knowing it would be a process, my first lesson went a long way to boost my confidence in his teaching style and his ability to translate techniques into a basic thought. He broke down my swing and taught me the reasons why it was inconsistent - using simple concepts and drills to get me in a better position. I've been taking lessons every other week with him and have seen my handicap index drop two full points. I'm hitting the ball much more cleanly and consistently, I feel confident on the golf course for the first time in forever, and am making more birdies and pars now than I ever have. He uses Trackman technology where needed, can do fittings and his current facility is second to none. A HUGE thank you to Michael.

Did a lesson with Josh and two small fixes to my swing helped with my slice immensely. He explained…read morethe numbers in a way you can understand. I can take those tips and work on them this spring to continue improving my game. I will definitely be back

Great place! My son keeps asking to visit, and his golf game significantly improved not only…read morebecause of the equipment but also because of the training provided by Larry.

I took lessons from Eric for a little more than a year. Giant waste of money. We never worked on…read morethe stuff I thought we were going to. Mostly a deflection from it. I've been paired with other golfers at local golf courses who were students of his, they were stuck in frustration.

My 10 years old son really enjoyed the summer camp and learned from Coach Eric. He has developed so…read moremuch interest in learning and practicing golf during and even after the camp. His short and long games have improved as well. I highly recommend Eric Jones Golf Academy to parents who are looking for quality youth golf lessons.