I have been working with Joel for about 3 months now and am seeing a great improvement in my game. He's great at breaking down each component of the game and giving me actionable steps to practice each week read more

Flynn Golf Lab - Golf Lessons Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Joel has five stars for a reason. He is simply the best instructor! I got a package for my dad and myself as a father's day gift and it was one of the best decisions. Joel is funny yet focused so every lesson was entertaining yet educational. If you have been searching for a great golf pro I would end the searching and go with Joel. Can't recommend him enough! read more

Flynn Golf Lab - Golf Lessons Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Fixed my SWING. I have played 4 rounds of golf since my lesson. My play is far more consistent, and more importantly, enjoyable. Highly HIGHLY recommended. read more

I signed up for 25 lessons with golftec and left nothing less than disappointed by their service and coaching. I found Coach Flynn on Yelp and fell in love with hands on coaching method. After my first lesson with him, I was hooked. He has a high tech swing simulator in a tricked out garage. Everything feels personal and professional. Joel knows his stuff. He breaks down the golf swing in such a way that allows for you to take it to the range and work on things immediately. My golf game has significantly improved just by his tweaks in my swing. Joel isn't part of a corporation like Golftec. He actually cares about his people. What I paid for a 30 minute lesson at Golftec, I get in an hour with Joel. Very happy. Cheers to many more lessons and a lot more fun on the course. read more

Joel is fantastic. The set up is an indoor simulator and he records my swing. He explains just the right amount to help me understand without drowning me. I had several "ah-ha" moments with Joel. The lessons are $85/hr and one lesson went 1:45. He still charged me $85. Time flies when he instructs bc he keeps it informative and helpful. The drills are easy. His passion for the game is apparent and if you're a golf nerd diagnosed with the "golf disease," Joel is the right specialist for you. read more

Flynn Golf Lab - Golf Lessons Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

After showing Joel only a few videos of my swing, he gave me advice on how to improve my grip & follow through. Immediately, my game improved, and took 9 strokes off my next round. Over the next few months, my game continued to improve, including 3 consecutive rounds in the 70s, most notably a 2 under 70!! (previous best was 75) His teaching is incredibly helpful, and highly highly recommend his skills for anyone looking to reduce their score!! Not only is he a talented coach, his energy is contagious and he is a tremendously fun loving dude!! read more

Joel is a natural teacher and extremely knowledgeable about golf. Right off the bat Joel was super accommodating as he was able to fit me in the same day. From the moment I arrived I felt comfortable in his state of the art facility. The simulator is really great to use because it can show you ball speed, ball flight, spin, the angle of your club when you strike the ball, and more! Joel loves golf and you can tell he enjoys teaching it as well. I took 2 lessons (1.5 hours each) and benefitted greatly. By the end of the 2nd lesson I felt more confident than I ever have about my game and look forward to applying what I've learned with Joel. Highly recommended giving Joel a call no matter what level you are at. read more

Flynn Golf Lab - Golf Lessons Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

15 years in the industry and head teaching pro Golf Digest #19 in CA, over at my facility (no longer the city) I called over to see if they were doing fittings or what type of establishment (are you Flynn clubs? ) and this is a coach who does all services indoor and on the course at other privates. Great guy. Rare to see me yelp on other pages, but with so many new covid boomers teachers who would most likely send you to a site or text only, he (if free will pick up your call and make time to meet your needs.) That's important and wins a review from me. This year, I've probably put 500 hours off the clock into my students graduations, taking them to the DMV, letters of Rec, phone calls with college kids who were home sick and that's the kind of feeling I got when I called the place and the owner (any Coach picks up should always do) and says hey, I know who you are come by anytime check my establishment out. I'm just trying to build something special here for people. . Check him out read more

First and foremost, Joel is a great teacher. He knows the golf swing in and out and he knows how to get your swing looking like his (his swing looks really good, trust me). In the several lessons that I've taken with him, my swing has changed completely for the better and I'm striking it pure and shooting lower more consistently. If you're willing to put in the practice, Joel will help you improve--guaranteed. He's super easy going and supportive and funny and it's a pleasure going over for a lesson. He's also really generous with his time; most of his lessons go long without extra markups in price. So quit buying new clubs and gadgets and gizmos at Roger Dunn and buy yourself a lesson with Joel. It's the best investment you can make in your game. read more

This guy is "THE GUY" to go to if you want to get better at golf. I'm new at golf (6 months in) and have had multiple lessons in the past months from different instructors. Joel has an incredible way of breaking down a golf swing. I showed up a few minutes early and he let me sit in on a person who had quite a bit of experience, his tips and insight to the seasoned player were very precise but easy to understand. When his lesson ended and I got up to the simulator, he ran me through some of his process flow (which was simple to understand). We dove into the principles of FGL swing theory/dynamics, he broke the swing down into some very very clever explanations and focused on the act of muscle engagement. This provided me with quite a few AHA moments. After just the first lesson, I greatly improved my swing and he also gave some good training drills. Overall, this was the best lesson I've had and I'm an official student of Flynn Golf Lab. Signed up for a 5 lesson package. I'll write an update after the 5 lessons are up and give my full insight. read more

I had my first lesson with Joel yesterday and it was amazing! It was very productive and I left with a good sense on how my swing needs to be. What a great experience! I will be back for more! read more

I am what you could describe as your typical obsessed golfer. I started taking the game more seriously about 5 years ago. During that time I have spent countless hours at the driving range and have dropped thousands of dollars on different equipment hoping it would make me better. I have also taken lessons from many of the better known teachers in the valley including one who is extremely highly regarded and also extremely expensive. But what I was looking for and wanted was not someone who would give me a quick fix but rather find someone I would view more as a coach. Someone who actually seemed interested in taking my game to the next level and not just my money. No offense to those other teachers out there but I just kept striking out. That is, until I found Joel. I will admit that at first I was skeptical. Taking indoor lessons on a simulator in some dudes garage was...well, odd. Turns out odd is exactly what the doctor ordered. After taking just one lesson with Joel I immediately paid him for a five lesson package (which is very reasonable). Joel is very clear in explaining what you are doing in your swing that is hurting you and also how to correct it. He is also very patient and seems more concerned about making sure you are getting what he wants out of you and not just staring at the clock. I have had other lessons where the teacher was trying to get me to do something and before I could get there my hour was up. Many of my lessons with Joel have gone well past an hour because he wants to make sure I've got it before sending me on my way. Since he works out of his home his hours are great as well. I've been able to take a lesson from him in the evenings after getting the kiddos fed and in bed. I am a streaky golfer. I have had times where I play well and can threaten or even break 80. Other times I play like garbage and barely break 100. That's golf. But since I've started working with Joel my confidence in my game is as high as ever. Now it's just up to me to deliver. read more

Joel's a great coach who's incredibly generous with his time. We're often still hitting balls half an hour after our session was scheduled to finish - he really wants you to succeed and improve. On top of that, he's a fantastic teacher. I was a decent mid handicapper (13 to 15) when I went to him. I had the goal of reprogramming my swing and making it into single digits. After five lessons, I'm hitting them more purely than ever before. My drive has gone from 235 yards to 285. My last five rounds of golf have been in the 70's. It's been a huge improvement. I can't recommend Joel highly enough. read more

Couldn't be happier with just a couple lessons. Joel's approach teaches you in a way that is easily understood and applied. His laid back demeanor and friendliness makes it that much better of a session. The golf lab is also a great environment and easy to get to. Thanks so much! read more

Joel is the man! Taken lessons before and always felt more confused after. Joel breaks it down the mechanics and helps you understand so you can do movements from home and help you apply that towards your game. He's the man! So glad I met him and been a client and now friend! read more

For over 20 years I was in the mid 90's sometimes over 100. This my third review after only taking 2 lessons a year apart with Joel.. Last week I shot an 82 from the blue tees. My best ever!!!. I told Joel all I wanted in retirement was to be in the 80's and now Im approaching the 70's if I can hit a few more pars and birdies. This was all due to only two lessons with Joel. After my first lesson with him I shot an 89 at Brookside. He is without a doubt the best golf coach in Los Angeles!!! Ask him about basic fundamentals and he will get you shooting great golf scores immediately!! read more

Do it. Broke 80 for the first time in my life (twice) after a lesson and some EXTRA practice on the range and on the chipping and pitting greens. I try to keep it simple and apply from what I took from the lesson. Great guy and great service. read more

Best decision I've ever made in regards to golf was going to Joel at the Golf Lab. I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone with as much knowledge and attention to detail. Joel points things out in my swing that immediately help me understand not only what i'm doing wrong but the reasoning behind why its bad and what should be happening. Throughout it all Joel remains encouraging and never frustrated. He genuinely is wanting to help you become whatever golfer you want to be and gives you the confidence to get there. I was so impressed i signed up for a 20 lesson pack immediately. Thanks Joel!! read more

Joel is an amazing golf instructor. I had never hit a ball in my life, and Joel had an amazing patience and ability to get me going. And he's a cool guy. Simply put, there is not a better place to receive golf lessons. See you soon, Joel. read more

Hands down the best instructor I've ever worked with. He truly understands the game and his drills and explanations of the proper golf swing have helped my golf game out tremendously! I am pretty obsessive and highly competitive so it was great to have him break down my swing, things that were obviously wrong and build it back up to a pretty darn nice swing. I'm shaving a good amount of strokes off and just feel more confident on the course on what is exactly going on versus getting into trouble and trying to guess my way out of it. As for his setup, it's awesome. He has a state of the art indoor golf setup. Basically my dream golf setup in my future man cave. He has all the gadgets in terms of recording your swing, breaking it down and correcting it. Pricing is very fair and he definitely cares about your time. I highly recommend Joel if you want to improve your game. read more

Joel is an incredible teacher. I am a beginner and have always been really intimidated by the sport. Joel is patient, passionate, and specific with his teaching. He is able to get you out of your head enough to train the muscles necessary to create good habits that are essential for the foundation of any new skill. He's also funny and having a coach that can make you laugh during the process is not to be overlooked! Would give 6 stars if it let me. read more

Joel is a great teacher, very passionate and has taught me more about my golf swing then any other teacher I've ever had. I can't say enough good things about him. He's patient, breaks things down easy, and deals with me almost breaking things in his garage from my errant shots. Would recommend him any day and also his prices are much better than any I've found in the area. read more

Joel is amazing. Like anyone else who is starting to play golf, I can get very frustrated and mad at myself but with Joels guidance and ability to make the lessons very fun, he is able to really calm you down and remind you why you are learning in the first place, to have fun. He is able to relate to you on many levels and the best part is he treats it like you really out on the golf course with your friends, having a good time. The lessons have a very relaxing and fun environment and because of all this, it has lead me to really improve my game. My swing, my balance and my control has been more consistent. Due to the better contact I am getting, my ball is traveling further and faster even though my swing is not at full power, and that proves that with Joels help your form will improve huge which will mean your game will also improve. I highly recommend Flynn Golf Lab to anyone who not only is looking to kick ass next time on the course but also looking to have some fun. Thanks Joel! read more

Joel is a extremely positive guy. He has the tony Robbins aura. His teaching lessons are extremely memorable. We played palmilla in Cabo San Lucas and he shot a modest 6 under. The guy is a real deal with positive vibes. I am from Sacramento but when I am in southern California he is my go to guy!!! read more

Joel is the best! I came to him as a new golfer, I mean NEW- never really picked up a club before. Joel has been so patient, encouraging, and supportive. He is clearly very knowledgeable of proper golf technique and provides direction so clearly and concisely that I have walked away from every lesson improved and more confident. If you an advanced golfer looking to improve your game or a complete novice like I am, Joel is your guy! read more

Joel sure knows his stuff and breaks down the golf swing for all levels. He makes it very convenient working out of his garage and the setup is incredible. Similar to a track man and the technology really analyzes the angles of the swing bath. Highly recommend him and the prices are extremely reasonable. Always works past the one hour mark and cares about his students. Way better than Golftec. He even has a putting green in his backyard. Ultimate golf setup. read more

I love the game of golf but the mastery of it can be elusive. I have tried to find the secret sauce to a better swing over the years and in that effort have seen many highly regarded instructors including 2 members of Golf Digest top 100 instructors in America list. I recently moved to Glendale and was researching who I could work with locally after a taking a long break from the game from a shoulder injury. I learned of Flynn Golf Lab from a friend and saw the reviews in Yelp so reached out to Joel to see if he could work with me. Joel was very accommodating and offered a lesson slot that he had open that same day. I made my way to his studio in Toluca Lake and was impressed with his set up on his property. He has visual targets, swing speed tools, video and various teaching aids. We began the lesson with some stretching and a conversation on what my golf goals are and what I was hoping to accomplish in the lesson. We then moved to analysis of my swing (faults) and he quickly made some insightful observations about my tendencies and outlined how I can work with my current swing while introducing some subtle changes to get more consistency out of my game. I left the lesson very happy and excited about the potential in my game. I have since returned for other lessons and see improvement after every session. In my opinion Joel is deserving of being on a top 100 instructor list. I have worked with that caliber of teaching in the past and Joel is every bit as skilled in ability and knowledge transfer. The other area where Joel shines is his genuine love for the game which comes across in his time with you. He wants you to have success in the game and will work with you at your pace to help you accomplish whatever your goals are. I highly recommend Joel to all golfers at every level of the game. Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned golfer you will improve under his tutelage. read more

Our daughter age 7 is taking lessons from Joel and he's been absolutely great from making her feel comfortable and Confident to start. He's teaching methods are simple and effective seeing improvements in her game after just 3 lessons. If you are hesitant about being indoors I wouldn't be we actually think it's a plus. First, there are no distractions, second with this weather it's been awesome but most of all the launch monitor and technical feed back is a great plus. For our daughter being so young we want to keep it enjoyable but still see positive results and we are getting both we can't be happier we've found Joel. I've learned a lot by just sitting at the table and listening to him coach almost feel like both of us are getting lessons. I would recommend Joel to anyone that wants to improve their golf game from someone that is passionate about teaching. read more

Flynn Golf Lab - Golf Lessons Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Can't say enough good things about Flynn Golf Lab. I never met a more dedicated teacher than him. Don't be thrown off that he teaches in his converted garage but with his new state of the art golf simulator it's even better. Everything without the distraction of a busy driving range. It's exactly what I've been looking for!! read more

Great lesson with Joel. He's very thorough and technical with every detail of your swing. I went for my first lesson and he even took videos on my phone with commentary and play by play swing instruction. Can't wait to go back. read more

Joel Flynn is better at golf than you are. "Just swing and I'll tell you what's wrong" was said at my last lesson (the third lesson of a package given as a gift by my gf). He is like Joel McHale (talk soup) in demeanor, adjusting for the fact that he's positive, encouraging and whatnot. My skill level is beginner, and I have made marked improvement because of Joel McHale (see, even I get confused). The privacy of the instruction makes for a good environment, lacking the distractions one might find with an instructor at a local driving range. I opted to space out my lessons quite a bit, as I both enjoyed the experience, but just as much wanted to take enough time between lessons to improve my game enough to take fullest advantage of Joel's truly vast pool of golf knowledge and experience. read more

I've been going here for awhile now and Joel is a great teacher. Really extremely super duper patient and he comes up with different exercises to work on what your swing is lacking! The studio is a great place to work on your golf swing without judgement too. He also has a great sense of humor and is an all-around cool dude. A++! read more

Not sure if "miracle worker" is strong enough language. Joel is an amazing, passionate teacher, and after just 2 lessons my game is on a completely different level. Can't recommend highly enough! read more

I've been playing golf for 40 years but have never had the time to work on my game. I took lessons a couple of times over the years, but nothing stuck and I pretty much have lived with 100+ scores my whole life. When I retired last year one of my goals was to "re-learn" the game. I started researching where to go for help and ran across Joel thru his website. I was a little hesitant to take lessons indoors instead of the traditional driving range approach, but that doubt was soon dispelled after meeting with Joel for the first time. Having the one on one attention, along with the data provided by his equipment, was eye opening to say the least. I won't say it was easy, but Joel was very patient in breaking down the old habits and creating a new swing. It's a totally different game now and it continues to improve. I've always loved golf but now it has become a passion and I enjoy every round. I highly recommend Joel to anyone wanting to improve their game and will no doubt return now and again for fine tuning. Thanks Joel! Maurice M Glendale, CA read more

An amazing experience with Flynn Golf Lab! Wonderful studio and top notch instruction. Got my game going in the right direction with a few simple tweaks. Appreciate the knowledge, and will definitely be back! read more

I've recently been hesitant about taking golf lessons because I didn't know if I would really see positive results. The last time I received lessons from the pga superstore a few years ago, I didn't feel like I learned anything and if anything it probably made my swing worse. Joel helped my swing tremendously within the first 30 minutes of our lesson. He analyses your swing and tries to make the best out of it, he doesn't try to change it to a set to where it's not a good fit for your body and swing. He understands the mechanics and what works for a golf swing. My golf swing is in great shape. I'm at a point where I just need to keep working on little things here and there and not big drastic changes thanks for Joel's instructions. I would definitely recommend getting lessons from Joel to my friends and family. He'll improve your swing and shave off some strokes for sure. Great golf learning experience that I'll take with me for days to come. read more

Joel is a great, great teacher and coach. I have learned an enormous amount and have substantially improved my swing after one lesson. Worth every cent! read more

My kid just loves Joel. You won't come across a more fun, energetic, passionate and knowledgeable man. It's pretty awesome what he built to teach children and adults a real cool way of learning golf... read more

I grew up playing golf with lessons and such, but most recently I have gotten back into it and caught the bug again! I thought it best to pursue professional instruction so I reached out to Joel for help. And honestly the reviews are probably modest. I wasn't expecting to adjust my stance at address, grip and hip rotation but after the lesson and several practice sessions / 9 hole rounds I adopted his recommended technique. My consistency has reached a very satisfying new level. It was incredible. Not only did Joel's explanation about the golf swing make sense, it is making my golf game incredibly more comfortable, I trust my swing after just one lesson and I know where the ball is going. "Just a few tweaks" he said via text, and he wasn't kidding. I normally shoot around a 7 - 8 Handicap. After a week of practice and posting 4 or 5 rounds I'm floating 4 - 5 now. Wow. Definitely going back as a return client for as long as I'm able. Joel is an absolutely phenomenal golfer and teacher. Hands down the best lesson I have ever had. Thanks Joel, looking forward to our next session! read more

I am beginner golfer and I had only swung a club a handful of times at a driving range before Joel. When searching on Yelp for golf instruction in my area, Toluca Lake, I found Flynn golf lab. I had a fun work golf game coming up in 1 month. I wanted to at least be able to keep my ball on the green. I called and set up a lesson for the next day. The first lesson Joel corrected my set-up/swing, holding the club, hitting the ball, etc. It was so great to be able to hit the ball, I ended up buying a package of lessons. By my second lesson, I was able to go play on the course with the guys. We played best ball so there was no pressure. Just a fun time learning and playing. I later went back for my third lesson to go over my mistakes I had on the course. I am going to go for my last lesson soon. I recommend Joel to anyone looking to learn how to play golf, sharpen up your skills or to better hitting my a certain club. read more