Yesterday our club held its first of two golf tournaments for the year here. We had 34 golfers…read more The first tee time was at 9am. The weather was perfect. Mid 70's. My foursome was #6 to tee off. Hole 1 from the red tee box had a water hazard - not left or right but right in the middle. Yes my ball went right into the water. However it was the only ball I lost. My foursome agreed the course was challenging- water hazards, bunkers, and barrancas. Many holes were either doglegged left or doglegged right. And a long course. Hubby said from the whites it was 6100+ yards total. Us ladies played from the reds and it felt long too. The course was nicely maintained. Our 19th hole was upstairs from the pro shop. The food was surprisingly good. Served banquet style. We had BBQ chicken and beef, mac cheese, cornbread, and green salad with brownie for dessert. Beverages included beer and wine and coffee and tea. The only con - one foursome was so slow that play backed up. And we had to be finished with lunch by 4pm. Many of us had to rush through our meal.

Fun yet somewhat challenging course. Fast greens most days. Fun elevated par 3 on #2. Hole 14 and…read more18 are my arch nemesis . Plays well after rain compared to other courses. Range is good but is in desperate need of the overhang installation already. Staff is always super friendly and helpful!! Great instructors! Love Stephanie and Dave. Can't go wrong taking a private lesson or joining Dave's classes.

Fun course. Friendly staff. Good food. Convenient location. Easy to get a tee time. Great for those…read morenot wanting to spend 4-5 hours playing 18 holes. Play here frequently.

THE WORST PLACE EVER. This place has been nothing but a nightmare for the people who actually live…read morearound it. They torment the surrounding neighborhood nonstop, and it honestly feels like they've bought out City Hall because they get away with absolutely everything. They start cutting the grass at 6-7 AM, waking everyone up and causing constant noise and insomnia. And the "maintenance" of the course? It's basically nonexistent -- they just run the mowers and call it upkeep. Meanwhile, golf balls are constantly flying into our neighborhood, breaking windshields and windows like it's no big deal. The people who live here are the ones paying the price for their negligence. If you're thinking about coming here, please don't. Maybe if people stop supporting this place, they'll finally be forced to shut down and get out of our lives. Answer to the business wanting me to contact them: I'm not sure what there is to "discuss" at this point. For over a year I have repeatedly contacted you asking that grass cutting not begin at sunrise so that nearby residents can have the chance to sleep. I have called multiple times, stopped by to speak with the owner, and formal complaints and legal actions have already been filed -- yet nothing has changed. This is a residential area with many people who work demanding schedules, including nurses at John Muir Hospital who work night shifts and need to sleep during the morning hours. We also have elderly residents, cancer patients, and families who simply want to enjoy their homes -- especially during the summer when we would like to sleep with our windows open without being woken at dawn by loud machinery. I have lived here my entire life, and the current situation is unacceptable. If decisions were made through lobbying or special allowances to permit these practices, I will absolutely pursue every avenue available to challenge them. Additionally, there have been multiple dangerous incidents where golf balls have been hit far outside the course area and have landed on or near my balcony while I was outside. This is not only disruptive but potentially dangerous. This situation has been ongoing for far too long. The community deserves reasonable quiet hours and basic safety in our own homes. I expect this matter to be taken seriously and addressed.

That fact that some a** gave this place a poor review because he was an idiot, is actually…read moreinsulting to this process. I thought I would jump on the review train and let everyone know that this place, despite being a 9-hole course, is one of the most well kept, friendly and welcoming course in the area. Every single thing that people have complimented is absolutely a FACT. But what isn't being said is what this place is doing for the game of golf and the golfing community. I have played golf (not very well) for 40 years. I had taken about a 13-year break and lost interest until Father's Day last year. My son-in-law, who had never swung a club, wanted to go try out a range. We dug my clubs out of the shed, cleaned them up and headed to Skylinks. I had never been, and just remembered how drab the place looked a few years ago. We showed up, walked into the club house, got a bucket of beers, a bucket of balls and headed out. I was blown away by how friendly and customer-oriented the staff was. We both had a great time, hitting the sticks, drinking some beers. The next day, the son in law bought a set of clubs and later that week, we brought our wives with us and they thought the atmosphere was great. That weekend, we played a round at Skylinks. No pressure. So much fun. Since then, we have both taken to golf. We have played multiple times after work. Played a host of courses in the area. We played in a charity tournament. We have even played in Hawaii and Mexico. Thanks to Skylinks, I am officially a golfer. And, I couldn't be happier.

I was in the area killing time and decided to give Skylinks a try today to hit a few balls at the…read morerange, so I'm not commenting on the 9 hole course. Skylinks was an interesting place. I wish they had one similar where I live in the North Bay. One thing I noticed was all the parents bring their kids to hit some give golf a go. This place seems very kid friendly, especially when the bouncy houses are open. There are an abundant amount of bays at the range, so there is room for everyone. I like the self dispensing machine. Just tap your card, select your bucket size and whack away. I also liked the bucket w/ extra plastic tees...just in case your bay is missing the tee. Music was a nice touch as well. My only gripe...the range was too busy with signs, flags, 1000's of balls all over the grass. It was a bit of a distraction in trying to find the flight of my ball at times. Very small issue. I didn't go into the "clubhouse" so I have no idea what that was about. The food truck wasn't open. This place still rocked though. Odds are I won't be back, but I will remember this place fondly and wonder why I haven't seen another like it anywhere else...especially in the Santa Rosa area.

So much fun for the value…read more Brought 2 nieces , 1 nephew, 3 dogs,and my brother. $10 for a round of golf for 22-Hole So many unique fun obstacle courses. The kids loved the ones with where they put the ball on ramp and obstacle courses down. Lots of creative and fun courses including 3-4 challenges based off timing and luck. So much fun. Lots of parking. They have a section for private parties and had other games like ping pong. I think they allow you to bring your own food and drink .. maybe they have food trucks on busy days?

This was a great little Saturday afternoon experience with the kids. We got to spend time outside…read more It was low cost at $10 per person. All 22 holes are in a pretty confined space which works well when you have young kids, and it also allowed the folks managing the course to easily space out patrons so that the course doesn't get backed up. I plan to visit again when we have friends/family with kids in town.

This is my second fitting with Darron DeGeorgis at Keppler's. My first visit was for complete set…read moreof Ping irons. Wonderful experience. I wanted to look in to replacing the "top" of my bag. I scheduled an appointment with Darron. A very simple process with Keppler's. I went in ready to remake my driver , 3W, 5W and possibly the hybrid set up. Keppler's Ask that you only bring in the clubs you are looking to be fit. Darron had the hitting bay set up quickly, and after a warm up, we started. I hit my current driver, usually 4-5 hits at a time. Darron evaluated the results and started to calmly make changes to my driver head and shaft. He also had me hit 2 different "new" Ping drivers and evaluated those results. Darron then had me hit my 3W and 5W. He liked the numbers, but made some loft adjustments on each and I was hitting them well. He had me go back to hit my current driver with a Ping shaft change. That was the correct set up for where I am currently. Bottom line, I was ready to replace three to five clubs. I was VERY satisfied with a shaft change , along with some setting tweaks. I was hitting the driver much better than when we started, and have even more confidence in my 3W and 5W. If, your goal is to be in the best equipment, fit for you, go see Darron. He is truly invested in you and your game, not in trying to sell you some "magic". Keppler's is terrific. Thank you Darron.

I went in to get a wedge regripped and was immediately greeted by someone behind the counter who…read moreattended to my need. However, while I was waiting and browsing, I started looking at hybrids and Jason asked me to give one a try. He was very helpful and I ended up buying a used Taylor Made M2 4-hybrid from him for $50, plus he put a new grip on that one, too. Very pleased that he didn't try to talk me into getting a new $300 club like many shops might. Very pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Reasonable prices. If I'm back in the East Bay nearby I will stop back in.

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!

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 love this course. It' s a good price and always in good condition. If you are a Concord…read moreresident, they also have a discount. Everyone who works here is nice, friendly and helpful. Sometimes it can get busy and a bit slower (especially on Friday evenings and weekends) but no one here is pretentious and it's always a fun, chill time. Also the food is delicious. I only wish they had some better wine options.

I golf here most weeks. It is a great pro shop for the most part. I left my Callaway "A" wedge on…read morethe 9 th hole. I made par so I was all excited and forgot it. We made the turn. As we were teeing off on the 10th hole, I noticed my club was missing. Only About 10 minutes has passed. I asked the group behind us if they saw it. They said they were playing with a 2 some named Dave Oparko. They said He asked if the club was theirs. They said no. The Oparko 2 some proceeded to leave the course at the turn. I Immediately went to the pro shop. Tom at the pro shop was not helpful at all. We got into a confrontation. If he was tall enough to reach over the counter to punch me, he would've. I could see I was gonna have to kiss his ass to get anywhere with him. So I apologized and reached out to him to shake his hand. He refused. 1st time in my life that someone refused to shake my hand. Says all you need to know about Tom. I guess I have to call Concord police to get any help. Lenny said I could, but I have no witnesses. But It turns out I have 2. Complete with the names. They do not give out golfer personal information, which I get, how about a phone call to them instead of protecting criminals? Make no mistake, it's my fault for leaving it. I myself have probably turned in 1/2 a dozen left clubs. Too bad this guy didn't have the same decency.