Bill Kirk is an amazing instructor through and through. He's no nonsense and got me back to making…read moreprogress in a time where I grew stuck and was regressing in all aspects of my game. If you're thinking about taking up lessons, this is the guy.

As a member of El Cariso, this comes from a place of love. I have over 20 years of hospitality…read moreexperience, and I'm appalled by the customer service in the clubhouse. With the exception of the red-haired lady, the rest of the staff--particularly the men--act like they despise being there. The website is completely unreliable for bookings, so I'm forced to call. Every single time, I'm told they "can't book over the phone," even though they absolutely can. After just two months, I'm seriously considering canceling my membership. That should tell you how bad it is. I genuinely enjoy the course itself, but walking into the clubhouse fills me with anxiety. The staff make you feel small, stupid, and unwelcome. They ooze contempt simply for you daring to be a paying customer. No smiles. No eye contact. No thank you for your business. Nothing. I can tolerate overbookings. I can tolerate running out of carts on a regular basis. What I cannot tolerate is dealing with people who clearly couldn't care less about the guest experience. It's heartbreaking to watch how much potential business the upstairs bar is losing because the guys downstairs treat basic customer service like it's beneath them. The worst part? This is an incredibly simple fix. A smile, basic eye contact, and minimal human decency would go a very long way. Right now, it feels like the staff is actively working against the enjoyment of the course, not for it

I am a beginner and I feel very lucky to have Ben as my instructor. I found him through Yelp and…read morelooked up his profile on PGA's website. It turns out that Ben is the only PGA instructor in Sunland. Ben is always patient and he explains each step clearly. He has his own teaching method, and a way of assessment. He is very experienced and knows what he is doing. When I was practicing putting one day, he asked me to putt in a direction that looked ridiculous to me. But he is the pro, what can I say?? So I followed his instruction and did exactly what he asked me to do, the ball went in! I recommend 30-minute lessons, because one-hour lessons will make me feel tired and hard to concentrate.

Being the stereotypical Korean, I decided to pick up golf last year and I tried a couple of…read moredifferent instructors before I found Ben, and here's how he is different: 1. He incorporates the mental approach of golf into his lessons, rather than just pointing out how to change my swing. What I mean is that he gets you to be in the right mindset before hitting the ball, which has helped me a lot on the times I would get frustrated. 2. He's all about teaching a natural, fluid swing and not trying force it, rather than trying to kill the ball like I tend to do. This actually helps with not just accuracy but also distance. 3. He teaches useful drills to help your swing, that you can practice both at home or at the range. 4. The way he teaches is very simple and easy to understand. You only think about 1 or 2 things as you try your swing, instead of the list of 10 different things that just overwhelms most beginners. 5. He's really laid back, which I think helped me take in everything he was saying. Sometimes I don't know how he keeps his patience with me when I make the same mistakes over and over. 6. I was CONVINCED that I was pushing some of my shots because I need to adjust my clubs. He could have easily charged me a ton of money to make adjustments and get new shafts, but instead he looked at my swing and showed me that it was the carpenter, not the tools. I'm grateful that he taught me the root of the problem, rather than trying to accommodate for a flawed swing. 7. I frequently email him about different problems I run across during a round (how to hit on an uneven lie, etc) and he's always willing to give really helpful advice. Not many instructors would go out of their way to do that. 8. Grass range! So much better than hitting off mats. Personal story: Before meeting Ben, I knew I was casting the club but previous instructors had all told me it was because I wasn't whipping my hands/wrist fast enough, which really introduced a lot more errors and inconsistency when I tried that. When Ben explained it to me, I didn't really get it at first until I kept practicing the drill he taught me and then a few days later, it made complete sense. Now I understand how to release the club properly and effortlessly every time and that alone was worth the lesson! I can't recommend Ben enough. If you're having trouble with your swing or need club adjustments, you should definitely check him out!

We had our wedding at Knollwood and couldn't have been happier with the venue, food, drinks, and…read moreservice. From the moment we toured through the day of our event, we felt secure in knowing that the team was there to support us. Communication was excellent throughout the planning process, and it meant a lot how approachable everyone was. We would be remiss if we didn't specifically mention the great help that Chris, Carlos, Kristina, and the rest of the staff provided to us in making our big day extra special.

Really enjoyed the course pace of play wasn't bad at all (pretty average pace for LA) and the…read moreconditions are fantastic. Some of the best value in LA.

To counter Mr. Grumpy who left the last review... This is a great muni course - pretty wide open on…read morethe first 9 - and perhaps there is some construction going on right now..but where is there not? Highly recommend an early morning back nine! But I hope Mr. Grump stays at Balboa/Encino or wherever else he plays bc no one needs that kind of energy.

Played here for the first time and it was a pleasant surprise! I didn't expect much from this place…read moreconsidering I've driven past here for so many years. But the course design is so different from other courses with its assortment of terrain & slopes. The fairways & greens could be better yet still decent & playable. We started at 3PM on a Saturday and got paired with a nice Korean couple. Pace of play was good. Unfortunately due to our late start we had to quit after the 12th whole since it became dark & hard to see our ball. We past some who were still playing with their luminous balls. Definitely will return to play again the whole 18 holes.

I've worked with 3 instructors before working with John, and John is definitely the best! I wish I…read morehad found him sooner. He knows his stuff, and he has many different tools to help you improve your swing. He is super patient and very generous with his time. You can hear some people say that they are passionate about what they do, but not really mean it. John is legitimately obsessed with making you better. I was so impressed after 8 lessons that I decided to buy his $3,000 package. I'm excited to see how far he can help me improve my game. If you're reading this, try him out. You're not going to regret it.

I just started playing golf and was told by friends to start with lessons ASAP as they said it…read morewould save me a lot of time in the long run if I really wanted to play this game. They tried to do it on their own but after a while realized they should seek a professional. My two friends actually went to the JRL Academy and worked with John Ray Leary who is the director of instruction and owner. Yet highly recommended him and Im glad they did. I did not know what to expect at first but he's so easy going and was able to explain things in the simplest of ways that I could actually understand him!! Lol. I did an hour lesson and I can confidently say I know what Im working on. Two weeks after the first lesson I just shot my lowest round ever 88! Can't recommend John Ray Leary enough!!! Bonus was the range was all grass which is a bonus in LA!

Reading the reviews with time and waiting we didn't have to deal wait that as the first group out…read more For the money you kinda expect a better experience and a bit of a nicer pro shop, food, etc. No direction was given it was check in and see you later. The course is very challenging, narrow, long, and unforgiving out of bounds. The greens were in good shape and very fast. To be honest with a decent amount of good rain you would think the course would be dialed, but to be honest it was kind of rough. Tons on divot marks that never grew back, patchy approach areas, and just ok tee boxes. As with many other posters for the same price go to Moorpark or Rustic.

Pace of play was awful. No marshall on the course in the afternoon. Course condition was ok but…read moredoes not present a challenge. Not worth the money.

I am beyond grateful for this lovely experience! highly recommended for OM Lotus's amazing and…read moreprofessional services, not to mention being super reliable and efficient. thank you so much for keeping me cool, calm & collected the entire time. I will be returning for future visits. thanks, again!

I just had a mind blowing hypnotherapy session with Dharam. I wasn't expecting much, because all…read moreI've seen on hypnotherapy is the fake stuff on TV where they make you act like a complete idiot and bark like a good lol. Instead, I experienced something that felt like a peaceful meditation, but also a guidance to retrain my brain into making positive changes in my mind & life, and to heal. I Ieft with tears of peace and happiness. That was a powerful experience into my subconscious. I strongly recommend hypnotherapy if you need a little push to snap out of that rut and see light again. His studio is clean, quite, cozy, and private, which dimmly lights up with a Himalayan salt lamp. Dharam's personality is kind hearted, and he has a passion to help people. I'm looking forward to my next hypnotherapy session with him. Wish I did this sooner!!

Brenda's instruction help me to try new more challenging positions that I would be too intimidated…read moreto try without her expert guidance and encouragement. She keeps my herniated disc from limiting my abilities daily. #grateful

Great teacher, and I love the boutique environment. I strongly recommend them for your fitness…read moreneeds.

Ariel help me with my training for triathlons. With he's…read morevo2max test helped me find my correct heart rate zone, so now I can focus in the zone the I really need to work on. He has the experience, the knowledge and the equipment to help anyone to train the right way.

I have been training with Ariel for over three years. I first met him while training for my second…read moremarathon. While training I injured myself and through his sports therapy massages and running coaching helped me get better and finish my marathon. I have since followed his training plans and my running times, form and overall performance has improved significantly. His positive energy is contagious. He doesn't just focus on your body, but rather teaches you how to take care of your mind and soul as well. With so many years in the field, he is very knowledgeable on how to train different body types and meets the needs of each client. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their sports performance, lose weight or learn how to live a healthier life. I most recently got my V02 max test for the second time and based on my results Ariel created a training plan using my specific oxygen intake and heart rate in order for me to run New York marathon in November. I have no doubt that by following his plan and continuing to train with him I will finish my race in great time and injury-free.