Visited Golf Mart in Walnut Creek this past weekend and found the set I've been looking for that I…read morehad previously seen in the south San Francisco location back in May. First time at this location, and parking was super easy in their lot. The store layout is very clean and easy to navigate. Plenty of selection when it comes to apparel, clubs, and bags. They had like 4 hitting bays with launch monitors. Scott was able to set me up with one while I tried out a few iron shots with the set I was eyeing. After a few swings, I was sold. Working with Scott and Jeremy was a breeze and ended up with a brand new putter as well. While some people like to thrift shop for clothes, I like to do that with golf clubs because the demo and trade-in pricing on clubs are a good way to save money of clubs that you actually want. The 90-day return policy for store credit allows you to take what you buy out and play them for up to 90 days. If you don't like it, you can swap them out for something else. And with golf, the money can always be spent on something golf related. Played my first round with my new set, and love em. Will probably be back to get them re-gripped soon.

Update on previous post. Came back due to needing urgent assistance as I had a scheduled tee time…read morein the area. I was helped by Scott and because of his friendliness, I walked out with a new (to me) 3 wood. Couldn't be happier. Thank you Scott and the staff at the golf mart.

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.

My family and I have gone twice so far, exclusively for the family friendly areas with the bounce…read morehouses. We also enjoyed the food truck and the cold drinks in the shop. The first time we went was great. The dragon bounce house was inflated and the size of the thing offset the amount of kids that were there. It didn't feel out of control, and it was a little more peaceful. Today, the dragon bounce house was deflated, because the bigger kids there were just destroying it. Not with malicious intent I'm sure, but these bounce houses are really not made for teenagers. Since the dragon bounce house was down, the big kids moved on to the remaining two bounce houses that are not even comparable in size to the dragon one. The big kids dominated the bounce houses, which made the smaller kids nervous. It was unsafe for the littles. Parents of the bigger kids were completely checked out and paying no mind to their out of control kids that were knocking over the smaller bounce houses. Additionally, you had big kids climbing on top of the roofs of the small play houses, which I was hoping my 11 month old could play in. No way would it have been safe with the much older boys literally jumping from the top of one roof to another. This place is so incredible, and highlights more of what we need in the area. We definitely need the dragon bounce house repaired, and absolutely need better safety measures to keep the smaller kids safe amongst the bigger ones. Parents need to be better about watching their kids, and perhaps an additional staff member can be assigned to the play area- making sure the big kids aren't destroying the bounce houses that they shouldn't be on anyways.

I used to really enjoy coming to Skylinks at Buchanan Fields. The improvements over the past few…read moreyears--especially to the driving range--have been great, and it was exciting to see the facility getting new life and attracting more people. That said, the range experience has recently become frustrating. I completely support the effort to make Skylinks more family-friendly and welcoming to a wider audience. But lately it feels like the pendulum has swung too far away from being a place where people can actually practice golf. On several visits, I've seen range bays occupied for extremely long stretches by people doing everything except hitting balls--eating meals, reading newspapers, hanging out socially, etc. Meanwhile, others who came specifically to practice are waiting around for a spot. It's discouraging when you come with the intention of working on your game but can't get access to the range. This seems like a policy issue that could be easily addressed. Implementing reasonable time limits for range bays during busy periods would go a long way toward making the experience fair for everyone. Many ranges already do this successfully. Skylinks has done a lot of great work revitalizing the facility, and I'd love to see that momentum continue. A few adjustments to how range time is managed would help ensure the space works well both for social visitors and for golfers who are there to practice.

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?

Perfect spot for family fun time! I loved it here. This is my take:…read more - The casual atmosphere. Come as you are, come with friends, family a date, I almost guarantee a good time. - Plentiful plays and no frills approach to mini golf. Just straight good ol fun. This place isn't huge but we stayed for about an hour and played through the whole thing without feeling rushed. - Loved the Hole-in-One brag board. You add a sticker when making a hole in one on your first attempt. - Friendly attendant - Priced right - Saw a picnic table area for private party - Completely outdoors. They do close for holidays and weather permitting so make sure you check their website or call if you're driving from out of town. See you again soon, Putter's!

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.

Kepler's Golf in Walnut Creek has a great family-type atmosphere and is the kind of place where…read morethey genuinely get to know their customers. I was first referred there years ago by a fellow golfer, and since that first visit I've been a regular customer and have also referred many of my golfing friends there over the years. It's a comfortable shop with people who clearly care about helping golfers improve their game. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to spend the time helping you find the right club or shaft for your swing. In my experience, their shaft selection is one of the best I've come across. They also have all the equipment needed for excellent club fitting and really work with you to match the equipment to the way you swing and play the game. Whether it's dialing in the right shaft, doing repairs or making adjustments, they have all the right tools and experience to get it done right. You can tell they've been doing this a long time and take pride in what they do. It's one of the best golf shops around, and every time I go in there I leave feeling confident about the equipment I'm playing.

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.

Golf Range is great we come regularly so my boyfriend could practice. We get food, drinks, we…read morehangout & have a great time every time. I love Monica she's amazing! Pete's also one of my fave staff members. All the staff is welcoming and accommodating. The food is SOOO GOOD. We always get the buffalo wings, the burgers, my bf said the Jambalaya is also good I haven't tried it yet but it's on my list. Their giant pretzel is great. I loved the ceasar salad also. Our 7 year old even loves to join us on range dates. He gets chicken fingers, fries & an ice cream every time. I've had breakfast once I got the bacon breakfast burrito and it was tasty! The golf course is beautiful, always maintained. Never had an issues. Easy to book tee times on their app or a simple call to the pro shop. This is our home course & we love coming here. Also have a really nice putting area! I've also seen the owner out mingling with the guests & I love that. Just a beautiful establishment all around!

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!