I can't recommend coach Abraham enough. He's incredibly patient, very knowledgeable, and genuinely…read morecares about helping you improve. Since working with him, my golf swing has improved significantly, and he has a great way of breaking things down so the game actually feels simple and approachable. He's down to earth, easy going, and makes every lesson feel relaxed rather than overwhelming. Overall, he makes learning golf an easygoing and enjoyable experience. If you're looking for a coach who knows the game and knows how to teach it, he's the one. He'll provide you with real time data by using his mobile device to capture your lesson. He also provides feedback via videos, photos, and example through his app. Thanks Abraham for giving me the confidence and support to get out on the golf course.

I've taken lessons from all kinds of golf coaches and they've always been very cookie cutter. Abe…read morewill break down what your issues are and come up with drills to improve your game. Abe is the only golf coach I've gotten real results from. Highly recommended!

I've been a teacher for half of my life and the one let alone in golf that I would recommend is…read moreStan McBride. He could figure out what it was doing wrong in a minute or two he was terrific. The best teacher I've ever met let alone in golf please give him this message. Thank you very much Stan Buscovich 415846552208.

Dan McBride is one of the teaching golf professionals at Lake Merced Golf Club, and he is The Man…read more(c)(tm). His teaching style is relaxed yet focused, his approach is respectful, and the results have changed my game. You don't have to be a member at LMGC to take lessons from Dan, just call the pro shop and work with them to find a time on his calendar that works for you. The day of your lesson be sure *not* to wear jeans, and show up early to get warmed up on the range before the lesson. Even if the driving range is set up on mats, lessons with Dan are on grass. Crucial, that. Dan's rates are reasonable, and he always gives me a full hour lesson. On Wednesdays and Saturdays he sets up a digital video camera/laptop combination that enables him to do real-time swing analysis during your lesson. If you are a golf geek you'll relish the opportunity to see yourself in super-slow-motion with lines drawn in for swing plane at address, takeaway and impact. At the end of every lesson we review everything and go over the four or five keys to focus on. He always takes time with me to make sure what we covered has sunk in, and will be repeatable when I'm playing or practicing on my own. In addition to lessons on the range he also does walking lessons on the Lake Merced Golf Club course. Most importantly are results: Dan has helped my game immensely, and has been fun to learn from while doing it. When I finally do break 90 this guy is going to get at least half of the credit.

(Too bad there aren't more reviews of golf pros on here!)…read more I'm a 18 handicapper struggling to find consistency in my game - I wanted to meet with Dan to get a swing check up. Dan's a super nice guy, he had nothing but nice things to say and is a really positive teacher - I think this is key especially for beginners. Technically I think Dan did a good job focusing on the part of my swing that was broken and not focusing on the parts of my swing that are just different (e.g. my grip etc.). It definitely wasn't not a cookie cutter "lets work on your grip, then your takeaway, etc." approach. Dan gave me 2-3 very tangible tips that I think will eventually save me 1-3 strokes and I would definitely come back to him (and recommend him) if I come back for a lesson again. He even gave me range balls after the lesson. Only negative would be that 30 minutes ($80) is too short, and $150 for an hour is out of my price range. If I could I'd get together a group of 3-4 14-24 handicappers and do a 90 minute group lesson for (presumably) the same rate. So in summary - great guy, very enjoyable/helpful lesson and I think could be a good coach for a wide range of players. How I found Dan: New to SF and not lucky enough to be part of a club so I went to my nearest course and pick Dan based on a couple decent online references.

I'd give Dan 5 stars but for the $90 per 30 min lesson.... then again, I feel like I got my money's…read moreworth. In one lesson he fixed my irons, in the next he fixed my driver. Now don't get me wrong, I went to the range several times after each lesson and was good at first, then terrible as I either over corrected or went back to my old habits, but then it just clicked. This morning i was hitting 220 to 250 yard drives into the wind when 200 has always my best. I'm booked for a 3rd lesson because I was screwing up my driver so badly yesterday on the range, that I was sure I'd never fix it on my own, but then I remembered Dan's insistance on swing plane, and I tried what felt like a crazy low and wide sweeping back and thru swing - and BAM I hit a monster drive perfectly straight. A little tinkering and I hit something like 20 in a row that would count as my best drives ever if I were on a golf course. What i liked about Dan is that I told him I'm more or less a once per year golfer which happens during an annual vacation when I'll get in 4 or 5 rounds, and my trip was coming up and I just wanted some basic help. So he gave me some really basic and easy to emulate tips. It is more or less completely different than my previous swing, but really, really simple too. After this morning I don't feel like I "need" a 3rd lesson.... but then again I am having trouble switching btwn my irons and the driver - they are pretty different swings. So if another $90 has me doing that - man will I be excited to see how that translates on the golf course. I'm not a beginner - I've taken lessons in the past - the last time 10 years or so ago, so I'm not sure that a beginner would have instant success. Then again, I had really bad and ingrained wrist and swing plane issues - so who knows. But for me - 3 lessons and 6 or 7 buckets of balls to hit the ball the way I did this morning.... amazing. As someone else said - skip the new driver and go with the lessons.

Was here for a breakfast meeting before my colleagues headed to a round of golf, I am not a golfer…read more The food was pretty good but the views were amazing! Nice way to start the morning.

First Tee SF is a youth golf mentoring program that uses the essence of golf to promote academic…read moreachievement. Lessons at Harding start in the Fall afternoons for ages 8-17.

I've been playing golf since I was 16 and seen numerous instructors along the way. Richard is hands…read moredown the best teacher I've ever worked with. In just two lessons he was able to identify my swing faults and teach me corrections that I understood and could put into use immediately. His attention to detail is unparalleled -- he caught little issues with my grip and set up posture that no other instructor has ever noticed. And above all, he doesn't give a one-size-fits-all lesson. With Richard I feel like he's helping me achieve my goals, not just giving me the same lesson as his previous student. He's completely changed the way I think about my swing -- I just wish I had met him sooner!

I have been working with Richard for less than a year and I was a total beginner. Richard is a…read morebrilliant instructor, conveys information clearly and has a great grasp on all the facets of taking your game to the next level. I can not say enough great things about Richard, his professionalism and his dedication to the sport of golf. Moreover, Richard uses Coach Now, TracMan and video swing analysis to help those of us "techies" think and see golf. Whether you are a beginner or a scratch player, you will benefit from every minute you spend with Richard. Moreover, he is a joy to be around and I can't wait until my next lesson.

We really enjoyed this 9 hole par 3 Muni. Greens were in great shape. Signage to get you to the…read morenext hole could have been better. The staff was very friendly and welcoming even gave us bar and restaurant recommendations. They have plenty of golf clubs for you to rent with a pull cart if you like. Definitely coming back to play this course next time I am in SF.

Finally made it back to play the 9 hole course and it was definitely a fun time…read more The course is all shorter-ish par 3s so for me I only needed to bring a pitching wedges, wedges, and a putter to get through the course. Some of the holes are definitely challenging. The greens are have some many levels to it, so it takes a couple times playing the course to get used to it. For the winter, they have mats that you tee off from, but I heard they are going back to traditional tee boxes in a couple weeks. To play it's $23/25 if you have a SF resident card, $50 for non-residents. I think for the price $50 is a bit steep for a par 3 course, when you can play lincoln or sharp park for slightly more and you get double the holes and get to play every club in your bag. Totally worth it for practice if you get the resident rate though. Tee times are all done online and is strongly recommended. When you book online, make sure you confirm multiple times before closing the screen and receive an email confirmation. Trust me, I made that mistake lol

First time for me and my son to play this course. It is a hidden gem! Loved all the holes! I…read moreenjoyed it a lot because I tend to fade my drives haha. We really enjoyed how the pro shop and bar were in the same area. Super cool! Manager/pro/starter was super cool too!

Just the way I remembered it. Don't change anything. Bartender/starter was great. If you have never…read moreplayed it. Don't expect Harding Park. Expect a really fun and challenging 9 holes. Or play it twice from different tees. 5 star course, unless you are a stuck up country club person

It was my second time to golf here and definitely a treat. The course is maintained well and in…read moreimmaculate condition. The fairways blend right onto the greens. You can putt for days here. We were invited by members who golf this course 3 times a week. They are so spoiled from the amazing conditions to the fantastic views. It's nature at its best. I was impressed by the snacks and beverages they offer to their members from the m&Ms to the peanuts and iced tea. We also had a pleasure to dine at their restaurant. The variety of food was plentiful and delicious as well. The lady bartender also makes a nice lemon drop martini!

The. Best. Membership. The. Best. Staff…read more The. Best. Course. The. Best. Vibe. Such a friendly place to hit a few golf balls and share a few pints. Top tier food as well.