A *good* golf instructor diagnoses, adjusts, and improves a golf swing of a student through regimen…read moreand rote. A *great* golf instructor does all the above but also goes further to instill a deeper conceptual understanding so that the student has a strong foundation to continually build on. Mike is clearly in the *great* instructor category. Our sessions have been a mixture of theory and practice to help me achieve the goals I laid out for myself and to bring out my best game. Mike is also quite a student himself of the various types golf swings out there and has an encyclopedic insight to the different approaches and styles of play. He is very generous with his knowledge and always open to discussing the ideas and approaches to his instruction. From our very first lesson, he made a few small posture and grip adjustments which allowed me to compress my irons resulting in more distance and accuracy. Major swing changes can take weeks to calibrate into a usable on-course swing but I have surprisingly been able to benefit from Mike's approach to fixing my swings almost immediately.

Finding a quality golf coach is difficult! But when you find someone like Mike Chen, you want to…read moreuse every lesson to listen & learn! Prior to committing to his lessons, I watched him teach others, both young and old, and I liked his technique! His patience & ability to convey the swing process is both positive & rewarding! Literally, he changed my swing, which at first, caused some apprehension. But as he trains you & supports you, the results started to play out, creating confidence & enjoyment! I highly recommend Mike to be anyone's coach, but it doesn't come without practice and desire to get better! He created a thoughtful plan for me that works. And, he made it fun! Play well!

I came into golf as a complete beginner--I had never even swung a club before my first lesson. From…read morethe start, Nowndale was incredibly patient and supportive. He took the time to walk me through the fundamentals step by step, and what really stood out to me was how he explained not just the how, but the why behind each movement. His ability to break down the physics of the swing in a clear, easy-to-understand way made a huge difference in how quickly I was able to grasp the basics. Beyond that, he's consistently positive and encouraging--especially when I get frustrated. He's quick to remind me to have fun and enjoy the process, which has helped me stay motivated. Every session is well-structured, and he always follows up with drills and a practice plan so I know exactly what to work on between lessons. Even outside of our sessions, he's responsive and generous with his time. I've texted him questions I forgot to ask during our lessons, and he always replies with helpful advice. If you're looking for an instructor who's not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in your progress, I can't recommend Nowndale enough.

Nowndale is truly an amazing golf instructor…read more The first lesson alone helped me so much. He explains everything so clearly and is very patient. I love the fact that the lessons are indoor and has cameras so that he can show me and I can see what I need to change and work on. AND there's free parking !! Something I was worried about with getting lessons was not getting my money's worth. Sometimes instructors can be very chatty and I don't feel like I'm getting an actual full hour's worth of a lesson. If that is something you're concerned about, please consider Nowndale! Every time I come in for a lesson, it is jam packed with information and practice time. He really focuses on the lesson and your improvement. I feel very comfortable asking him questions (even if they feel silly) and he'll kindly answer and help me understand. I really have nothing negative to say. I have had 5 lessons and each one has been a very positive experience. I still have a lot to learn, but I can definitely say I have improved a lot since starting lessons.

I had the pleasure of working with Nick and I have to say not only is the organization a great…read moreorganization, but I have taken lessons in Redondo Beach and also for the first time in Pasadena and this is quality instruction to the 10th degree. If you're in the Pasadena area or even not exactly in the area but within an hour drive, I definitely recommend Nick Chavez. He's a good young teacher with a really good eye!

I would definitely recommend reserving an hour here! The place is chill and I really enjoyed my…read moretime. Nick Chavez is awesome and a great proprietor. I tried a lesson after my reserved time. Nick was insightful and patient. A great teacher! As a result of his brief coaching, the next day, I played Diamond Bar with one of "my best rounds this year ". I invited some coworkers the following weekend and we had a great time. There is a tea & ice cream bar 3 doors away & one of the best Japanese restaurants in the vicinity at the end of the block. The NBA/NHL finals were playing on big screen so you won't miss any action. This will be my regular practice place. Away from the heat.

I'm brand new to golf, and Michelle has made learning easy and enjoyable. The instructions are…read moreclear, simple, and easy to understand, which makes it much less intimidating as a beginner. Highly recommend her for any level!

As many other reviewers have mentioned, Michelle is truly an absolute saint when it comes to…read morepatience and an incredible all-around golf coach. I've been wanting to understand golf on a deeper level for a while, and she created such a comfortable and encouraging environment where I could ask questions...even the ones that felt a little silly... Her knowledge of the game is impressive, and she breaks things down in a way that's easy to understand while still being incredibly effective. She gives feedback and practical tips that have genuinely helped me improve and feel more confident in my swing. You can immediately tell that golf is her true passion, and that energy shines through in every bit of direction and encouragement she gives. She celebrates the small wins with you while patiently helping you work through improvement. I always leave each session feeling motivated, accomplished, and excited to keep practicing. If you're looking for a coach who makes learning golf both fun and empowering, Michelle is truly a hole-in-one! Proof that the right coach makes all the difference on and off the course. Thank you so much Michelle! The epic 5 star reviews is a telling sign that you are an incredible coach and appreciate your guidance!

Alhambra golf driving range and course are an excellent place to start learning how to golf…read more The range has a shot tracer that you can connect to your phone to track all of your shots. It can get quite busy during peak hours and especially in the summer. There is also an area to practice short pitch shots and a sand trap. A bucket of balls cost a bit more than the average range but the shot tracer is well worth it. The 18 hole course is a bit better than your typical muni course. Greens aren't in the best shape but they are decent for the cost of the round. There is also a proshop with all you need and more to play a round. I highly recommend Alhambra Golf course!

The biggest issue at Alhambra Golf Course is safety, and it honestly feels like management does not…read morecare to properly address it. The driving range net near the first tee is clearly too short, and from what I experienced, this has apparently been an ongoing problem for years without meaningful changes being made. During my round I was almost hit by golf balls three separate times, including being struck by a range ball on the first tee. There were already dozens of balls scattered around the tee box, making it obvious this is not some rare or unexpected occurrence. A warning over the loudspeaker does not fix an unsafe setup when range balls are consistently clearing the netting. Beyond the safety concerns, the course conditions have gone downhill badly compared to when I played about a year ago. The greens were extremely rough and bumpy, putting felt more like putting on cement than on maintained greens. The layout also feels overly cramped and tightly packed, which only adds to the safety concerns throughout the course. To top it off, my golf cart died before I could even finish the round. Overall the experience felt poorly maintained, overcrowded, and unsafe, which is disappointing because the course used to be in much better shape.

Golftec answers the phone: "Thank you for calling Golftec where we can take seven strokes off you…read morescore." My experience has been far better than that... more like taking 10-14 strokes off my score, after only 4 lessons. I "played golf" for decades but had never taken a lesson. I am 75-years-old. I was initially worried that the golf coach would want to correct 50+ things all at once. Larry Salmi, my coach, only focused on a couple of things things each lesson. Their technology for me is really fun and instructive. While I am still not a "par" golfer, I am, for the most part, keeping it on my fairway. A relief to others on the course, and far more fun for me. Before Golftec I think I had only had 1 par in my life. Now I am disappointed when I don't get at least one birdie and a few pars in a round!

I started my golf lession almost 5 years ago and my swing has improved so now I can finally enjoy…read moregolfing. If you are new to golf, please do yourself a favor and start your lesson with golf tec. My coach was Aaron and he was amazing, He used the golf tec to guide his teaching, but mostly he is a great coach bucause he can points out things about your golf swing behind the numbers. Don't do what I do (skip out lession in my early learning stage, and therefore have to spend the next 5 years UNlearning my swing which had become a habit). Thank you Aaron for being a great coach!

Dropped off some junior clubs for grip replacement. When ibasked over the phone, they gave a lot of…read moreinfo and told me that they dont carry the junior grip replacement and where to get them. The service for the grip replacement is great. They have a 24 hour turn around. 4 grips for $16. Really good price. It's so calm walking around the store with their large selection of golf related things

I had a driver fitting today and how I would describe my experience in 3 words is awkward,…read moreunsatisfactory, lukewarm. I was excited to come in to see what is new in the driver technology and to see if I can maybe gain some extra yards on a new club. I hit 5 different brands of drivers and none of them I was told "could beat my current driver" the guy that fit me was chill but he gave me the vibe of he felt like I was wasting his time. I pretty much got a I don't think I can help you and a pat on the back. The silver lining was I got some numbers for my current driver and now can focus on what I can improve. A couple of annoying things were the mat in the fitting bay kept sliding so when I was swinging right before impact the ball would come off the tee. So I was literally hitting the ball as it fell off the tee. Another annoying thing was the fitting is a 1 hour fitting and i basically got taken off because "they couldn't beat my current driver" in 30 minutes. I wish I could've at-least been able to use the bay for the remainder of the time or been comped with a gift card for the half of the price of the fitting. 50$ for a 1 hour fitting.

Coach Keith is an excellent instructor who has helped me rebuild my swing from the ground up. His…read morelessons are easy to understand and easy to incorporate. When I first arrived early to my first lesson, I got a glimpse of him teaching a 5 year old kid who had an awesome golf swing already. He was encouraging and incredibly patient with the kid. When it was my turn he immediately diagnosed my swing problems and gave me helpful tips and drills to work on at home. Every week I now look forward to spending an hour with him dialing in my golf game. I highly recommend Coach Keith to golfers of all skill levels and ages. He is truly a one of a kind instructor who not only loves golf, but loves teaching and sharing the game with others.

I wouldn't use him again. Cancelled on me multiple times, sometimes an hour or two before. Started…read morelessons late, ended early. I've taken many lessons from many people and they tell me different things to focus on, whereas from my lessons with Keith it's only the same few things despite different days. Despite my negative experience, he's not a very bad golf instructor--I've just had better before so I'm comparing against those standards.

My wife and I have been learning from Okky for about 6 classes now and it's been amazing to see how…read moremuch we've improved in just those classes as we're completely new to the game of golf. Okky has been wonderful with having patience and thoughtfulness when helping us learn the correct way of playing golf. We cannot wait for more lessons and to learn on the courses! Thank you Okky

I have been playing golf and have consulted with various instructors and in 2024 I found Okky! I…read moreread his profile and decided to schedule a lesson. My first lesson with Okky was in September 2024 - there were quite a few changes (not drastic) but fundamental changes needed. The first lesson tremendously helped me and at the same time trying to get used to the change. At times, it seems that you wanted to revert to the way you used to - but I pulled that temptation away and remind myself to be patient with this change and to give it a chance. In May 2025, I went for my 2nd lesson - he continued to reinforced the initial lesson that I had. Then in January 2026, I went for my 3rd lesson to improve my Driving of the ball. We began with Iron shots practice, he reinforced the same lesson I had before. He added few more concepts that I continued to implement during practice. Seems that 3rd lesson is a charm and with a little patience applying these concepts seems to get somewhat easier! With these 3 lessons it paid off! I'd like to share that Last Monday 03-02, I broke 80 at Goosecreek Golf Course. Thank You Okky for your time and drills/concepts you had ingrained in me and making me understand the mechanics. I strongly recommend Okky for your golf instruction needs.

Very nice and clean studio. They always have well maintained and well stocked restroom. I always…read moresee a cleaning lady around to clean the studio and their restroom. Antibacterial wipe are always provided, they have free mat and rolls and blocks and more..... you can borrow without any fee too. I been to couple group classes. They are all good. I especially love Joella's yoga class. Very gentle and great stretches. Highly recommended!

For starters, the address is wrong. There's a gravel lot with 4 different buildings on it. The…read moresignage on each building is incorrect, so other students who were waiting in the parking lot, explained it to me. The lot has stone pebbles, however there's no parking instruction so, cars are just randomly using up way more space than they need to. Otherwise you have to park on a very crowded street and walk. I was there for a 10 AM class, I walked out at 10:10! The class prior to the 10 AM was still there talking and getting shoes,water, and cleaning up their mats while these students from the next class, we're trying to get in. No teacher was there when I walked out 10 minutes after it was to begin. Also, a dog ran around the studio while some students pet it. Gross! I couldn't take anymore! I left without even doing a workout. I would never go back!!!!!