I am a complete and total beginner when it comes to golf. My husband absolutely refuses to teach…read moreme how to play - he tells me that it's best not to have significant others teach each other how to do stuff regarding sports. (I think he thinks that I might cramp in on his guy time). I've been to the range a few times, but I couldn't seem to get the ball past the 50 yd flag. (That, and there have been a few times where the ball will catapult into the little walls that are around the mats...I've had to yell "duck" a few times)...But I digress. Byron has taught me how to actually hit the ball forward. I am now lobbing it clearly over 100 yards, and my grip on my clubs isn't white-knuckle tight. Yes, I know that it's not much, but again, I am a clear cut beginner, and Byron has me wanting to continue to play. He works in a great facility in Martinez called Power Endurance, and his set up is state of the art. I've seen a few of the other people he's been teaching, and they look like they're learning a lot. Looking at his little snippet on their website (trainpe.com), he has quite the pedigree in golf: Former NCAA All-American UCLA Golf Team Captain UCLA Golf Team MVP Teaching lessons over 25 years But what I like about him is he makes me feel comfortable with my game, and his suggestions on how to improve it have really helped.

I've seen a ton of golf instructors in the past but when it came to getting an instructor for my 15…read moreyear old son I wasn't sure what to do. I did a ton of research on instructors and one person kept coming up with nothing but positive reviews, Byron Schlagenhauf. I decided to give him a shot and scheduled lessons for my son. Byron has a great personality and teaching style which my son clicked with immediately. Byron shows my son how to do something, why he needs to do it, practices until he gets it right several times and then reviews what they did. After 5 lessons my son is now hitting the ball straighter, longer and more accurate than I could ever imagine. I would recommend abyronbto anyone at any level and I've decided to schedule lessons for myself.

Long time overdo. Russell is different, but in the most positive way. Although Russell has the…read moretechnical knowledge to break down your golf swing from start to finish, he specializes in explaining the golf swing in the easiest way possible. Russell has the ability to teach using ideas rather than terms, thus eliminately multiple swing thoughts at the moment of impact. Russell emphasizes swing thoughts, as "the driver head must beat the hands at the finish line" and "once your thumbs are up, start the downswing." Russell's words of wisdom have helped lower my scores but more importantly, made golf more enjoyable, as I have to think much less lol. Aside from his golf knowledge, Russell has always been professional, well dressed (G/Fore), prompt, and always knows how to make people laugh when needed. Best of all is his pup, Crisco!

I waited to write this review until I finish my lessons with Russell A.K.A Master Shifu (inside…read morejoke). Definitely won't be the last for sure. I had ZERO experience in golf. But I'm very grateful that I met Russell as my instructor. He made my experience so much enjoyable. Now that I'm getting into golfing and learning it. It's so fun! The outcome is always different every single swing, the movement. Literally everything. I looked forward to coming and learning more for my best potential. Russell always brings out the best during my lesson. *Always remember, PGA! (POSTURE, GRIP, ALIGNMENT)*. Every sports have its own fundamental skills and without knowing the basics, it's impossible to learn a new sports. He's definitely aware of this so he won't BS nothing! He starts off teaching the fundamental skills of golf, moves onto the next and so on and on. He has a book by John Jacob and he showed me how things are supposed to look like and that helped a lot for someone like me who's a tactile-visual learner. By the second lesson, I started to see the difference of my posture/swings right away. I never expected to learn this fast. He's super interactive and will point out the "mistakes" that I'm doing right away. My weakness was not be able to have my club DOWN or it was late. I GOTTA GO DOWN!! (you'll understand this once you start learning from him). I always have that in back of my mind to keep it down. I stopped thinking or focusing too much on the wrist, head, feet, backswings, things surrounding you because it makes it really difficult to have your own swing so now I just focus my eyes on the ball and do what he told me to do! Very happy with the results and where I'm at now. I'll definitely get more lessons from master shifu in his dojo! Thank you for making it so fun!!

Kevin is a solid coach, and takes the time to explain the "why" for his method of…read moretraining/coaching. Also appreciate the feedback he provides during the sessions, and he makes himself available offline if you have questions. Go check him out if you want to stop being trash and start making real gains on the course.

Let me start by saying I've been to several golf instructors in the past and never got good…read moreinstruction until now. Most golf instructors offer simple fixes (band-aids) which never correct the root problem. And how frustrating is it to spend money on lessons, and still look like a hack? :) Well that all changed after I met Kevin and started getting REAL golf instruction. Being a newbie, I was skeptical but the results speak for themselves. In the last 6 months, I went from complete beginner to shooting in the 90's. Don't get me wrong you still need to put in the work, but he provides the guidance you need to get you on track and improve. Kevin's a great guy and easy to work with. He's knowledgeable in all aspects of the game and also an influencer to golf brands on Instagram. Highly recommend seeing him if you're serious about improving your game.

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.

Started off great very responsive! Then the following two months bit as responsive. Couldn't…read moreactually get my lesson. Actually feel like my money was just taken! Would t recommend anymore.

When I first decided to get lessons I was hitting the ball all over and couldn't consistently break…read more100. Nate keeps golf simple. After the first lesson I was already feeling more confident in my swing. He's patient and easy going. He makes lessons fun, enjoys seeing you improve. He keeps notes and sends them to you as well as follows up at the next lesson. Since taking lessons with Nate I've improved my swing consistency and understand what the crucial elements are for success. Not to mention I'm hitting the ball longer (20-30 yards per club) as well as straighter. Having the trackman as the simulator for lessons helps break down swing problems quickly. So, if you're looking to improve your golf game, don't hesitate to call Nate.

Chris is a great instructor. I have purchased lessons for myself and high school aged son and could…read morenot be happier with the results. Golf is a journey and Chris is helping us get to our desired destination. I really encourage my golfing buddies to talk with Chris to better understand swing dynamics and improve their golfing experience.

Started taking lessons from Chris about 8 months ago. At that time my average score was 95 on a…read moregreat day but usually around 100. After eight months I am now consistently in the mid 80's. I've shot three 70's. I've shot a 79, 77, and my personal best about a month ago. A 75!!! Before Chris I went to two other local instructors with no success. Chris has a way of explaining things in terms the average golfer can understand and put into practice. For me to go from shooting 100's to 80's in only eight months is a testament to how good of an instructor he really is. If you are serious about becoming better at golf and willing to put in the time and work, Chris will get you where you want to be. It feels so good to go out with the buddies and know you're most likely going to beat them! I often seen him at the course working with young kids also.

My mom was an LPGA professional and Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year; she taught for years and…read morestill couldn't figure out why I was slicing so badly. I'd seen three other golf pros in the Bay Area, and no one could pinpoint it either. Then I met Jenny, and in my very first lesson she immediately saw what was wrong. She rebuilt my swing from the ground up, and even with my busy schedule (and not nearly enough practice!) my swing keeps improving because she's helped me understand it on a truly foundational level. Jenny is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced; she's just a wonderful human being and such a joy to be around. Five stars, without hesitation.

If you need a golf professional who can teach an old dog new tricks, I highly recommend Jenny…read morePark-Choi as your instructor ! Jenny taught me to go back to the basics from the correct stance, proper grip and to the swing of the club. Bear in mind that it is truly the person who needs to learn the game and Jenny is that pro who can make you a better golfer. Very professional and takes the time to break down your stroke step by step. Highly highly recommendation !!

So this was my home course when I played on the Salesian High School golf team from 1987 to 1989…read more This is a review on the course I remember not the current condition of the course. The first hole always seemed to kick my backside. Not sure I ever got par on this par 5. The 2nd hole was an elevated par 3 and I always ended up on the right gully or in the trap. 3rd & 4th hole were good. Short par 4 and fairly easy par 3. Hated 6 through 9. Par 3 over a gully, 7 is a long par 3, dog leg left, green protected by a large oak. 8th probably the hardest hole on the course. Gully all the way down the right side. 9 is a long challenging par 5 with water. The back 9 I liked 10 & 11 (par 3), 12 was always tough with a narrow, difficult tee shot. 13 was a long up hill par 5 that played much longer. 14 was a short downhill par 4 dog leg right with a green protected by deep bunkers. 15 was a straight par 4 down hill. 16 was a challenging par 4 with gully down the right. 17 was a short par 3 over the same gully and a bunker in the back of the green for those who fly it long. 18 was a memorable par 5 with a blind tee shot. The tips tee box was placed back very far. Overall, I got the experience of playing golf here a lot. Not sure I'd go back after all the years. Long walk from the parking lot to the clubhouse. Stay safe on Highway 4 if you decide to go.

Solid course with decent difficulty. Good mix of elevation change and water…read more When the weather is good and not too windy this is a very getable course. Food is decent, good for a golf course and quick. Solid drink selection.