I have just moved to The Villages and knew nothing about golf and really needed an instructor who…read morewas patient with a true beginner. Luckily for me, I found a great program. If you have ever thought about trying the game of golf...then this is the place you need to come to for outstanding golf instruction. These golf classes caters to ladies only. And the classes are limited to 6 students. This way, you get personal attention & instruction. The 10 hour class I attended , met Monday - Friday for 2 hours a day. Also, the instructor offers private lessons for both men and women. Sandra Chester is the LPGA teaching professional that will guide you through the basics along with her great assistant Kim. They have excellent booklets, with great illustrations for both right and left handed golfers. The booklets cover everything from general golf course information to equipment that you will need. From day 1 we not only had indoor class time, we also headed outside for hands on putting. I would truly recommend these classes to all ladies from the beginners to those who just want to learn the correct way to stand, hold your club, or just improve your game. Thanks to Sandra and Kim, I now feel that I can play a game and not make a total fool of myself. These ladies know the game of golf but more importantly, they know how to teach the rest of us the game!!! I plan on taking a few private lessons just to refine my swing.

Sandy did a great job at their week-long golf school. I had never played before, and after this…read moreprogram, I was able to join the ladies from my neighborhood and actually hit the ball! She had a club-by-club method that really gets you to understand the mechanics of golf and your body. You also get handy books that she wrote to refer back to once you leave her lessons. I went back after two years and took a couple of private lessons to advance my game. Made a huge difference in my playing.

I've completed 6 one hour lessons with Nicole Gerome. I've had a huge improvement from absolute no…read morenothing to being able to golf with confidence and humor around The Villages. I'll be totally honest. I had next to no interest in the game but with so many golf courses here, well, I was missing out on important social opportunities and quality time with husband and friends. So let's give it a shot . Nicole listened and did not try to convince me how awesome golf is, instead we just worked together on skills and I asked questions about the game. She answered simply and I listened. I started playing golf and sort of held my own in the beginning and now I consider myself " not half bad" and enjoy playing. Whenever people say, whoa, nice shot, I always say I had a great teacher. Thank you, villages academy, you have a great instructor in Nicole.

Signed up for a one hour golf lesson at the Sarasota Practice Center, but they told me the wrong…read moretime and even wrote the time wrong down on the reminder card. I show up at the time I was told and show them my reminder card and of course nothing can be done about it. They apologized and told me I could come back in a few hours or rebook. The mistake was entirely their fault. Initially it took 20 minutes to book the lesson because they were using a new computer system that no one was good with, only for them to give me the wrong lesson time. Clearly they need to have a better tutorial on their computer system, as it was an overall huge waste of time. It's too bad. I had heard good things about The Villages and was looking forward to a golf lesson -- but it's expensive and they can't even work their own computer lesson booking system. Perhaps it was an honest mistake, but I was so turned off by the whole thing I didn't even bother rebooking.

My 5 stars is for our golf instruction, but everything else is good here too. My husband is a brand…read morenew golfer and I'm a returning one. Our instructor, Billy Speckman, is fantastic and super encouraging. He got me back on track after years of not playing and is able to make learning golf for my husband not frustrating. The driving range is good also - you can use your credit card at the ball machine to get balls or go inside and pay. If you have a lesson package, you get a free warm up bucket on Sundays for a few weeks, depending on what package you picked. They also have a sand trap to practice from, mat tees, and a grass hitting area. They also have the TopTracer system, so you can download the app on your phone and then see how far you hit each of your clubs. Buckets are $5, $9 and I think $11(not sure on the large bucket). In this heat, a $5 bucket is about all I can handle and I usually end up giving my last few to someone else. They're open until 7 everyday and it hasn't been too crowded, so easy to find a mat - at least the times we go. The shop sells various golf items also and you can setup a club fitting. This is our go to range now.

The driving range is the best around. With Toptracer I can get a good idea of how I'm doing. The…read moreinstructors are outstanding.

Fantastic setting and servers! The pricing is competitive and the food is good. I'll keep going…read moreback.

Amazing golf course. Wide fairways. Fairways and greens are in amazing shape. Everyone is…read morehospitable and courteous. Great experience and we can't wait to go back. A+++++

I have wanted to take golf lessons for years and finally made it happen: I couldn't be happier to…read morehave started my golf journey with Andy! I had 4 hour-long lessons at a great price. Andy's passion for golf is evident as he doesn't pay attention to the clock, only to the student's needs and endurance. He obviously studies and studies to hone his craft and contribute to his teaching. It was clear to me that getting the fundamentals was paramount to my long-term success and Andy helped me with every detail and let me practice the nuances again and again. He provided visual aids and even sent me videos after my lessons to reinforce what I'd learned. His ability to see minute body positions and movements indicated to me that he can improve any level of golfer or any specific concern. My understanding of and enthusiasm for golf have been greatly elevated and I believe I'm off to an excellent start! I highly recommend enlisting Andy to learn or improve your game!

Andy is incredibly helpful for a beginner. I know zero about golf and Andy broke down the concepts…read moreinto things I understood. His set up is nice and you're not around distractions and people at other levels so you don't get nervous. I looked around for a bit for lessons and the prices were high. Andy's price is beyond fair and quality! I played the day after my lesson and I already was much more consistent with his tips! Definitely will be back!

Brands. Women's brands. This store is missing many of the brands that I have come to know and…read morelove: RLX Ralph Lauren J.Lindeberg G/FORE Greyson Clothiers Peter Millar Malbon Golf Lululemon Golf Nike Golf Adidas Golf Puma Golf Callaway Apparel TravisMathew Original Penguin Golf Daily Sports KJUS Golf Bogner Golf Tail Activewear Tory Burch Sport Golf Lacoste Golf Foray Golf Lucky in Love Golftini IBKÜL Sofibella Golf Athleta Golf Bad Birdie Duca del Cosma This store only has a handful of these and I find it to be so limiting. Now I will have to travel 2 , 3 , 5 or 6 hours outside this area to try on and buy these items. :-(

My appointment was with Kyle Rendon for a fitting. I really didn't have high hopes and wasn't sure…read morewhat to expect. Wow, was I impressed!! He walked me through my swing and listen to what I wanted to improve on. He picked a couple of brands of irons for me to try. Every step of the process was what fit me-not what was on sale or clubs they were pushing. Can't say enough about what a great experience it was!

I don't understand these negative reviews. I've been dealing with Birdie Golf and Johnny for about…read more6 years (buying clubs, balls, gloves, grips, and got a few quick tips) and have nothing but positive experiences. Johnny and his staff have always been friendly, helpful but not pushy, and professional. I will continue to give them my golf business and tell every one I can to do the same.

Went in to look at a hybrid a couple days ago ... Thy wanted me to try out this one club .... I…read moredid and hit it okay on the simulator.... When they handed it to me it had a 250 dollar price tag on it .... They said they would give it to me at $139 .. I figured looked okay with me they seemed pretty nice and honest ...brought the club and checked online and seen it for sale everywhere at around 75 dollars ...

The Golf Galaxy in Ocala is my go to golf store. Since…read more opening a few months ago, I have visited there several times often purchasing items. The staff are always helpful and go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied. They are very knowledgeable about golf products and will happily work with you if you are not satisfied and return items under their return policy. I have shopped golf stores for over 40 years and I have found the Ocala Golf Galaxy one of the best.

From the owner: Golf Galaxy in Ocala is your go-to destination to help improve your golf game. Our incredible…read moreselection includes the latest golf equipment including golf clubs, apparel, shoes, balls and a variety rangefinders. Our knowledgeable staff offer a variety of services including golf lessons, club fittings, practice bays built with TrackMan simulators and club repair to ensure you are performing your best on the course. At Golf Galaxy in Ocala you can also shop top-rated golf equipment and apparel brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, L.A.B Golf, Nike, TravisMathew, PING, FootJoy & G/Fore. Shop the lowest prices online and pickup in store at your local Golf Galaxy near Ocala!

Trainers and the Owner are fantastic! Very caring. Very focused on group work, and individual…read morestrength development! Truly a WOD community!