I want to start this review with a high-level background of my "golfing profile" to provide readers…read moreof this review with additional context related to my experience with / perspective of Jim Hartnett. I started playing golf when I was 10 years old (now 39yo), learning the game from 3-4 different teaching professionals from the age of 10 - 17. I played competitively via junior golf and high school golf with a low index of 4.2, and currently am a weekend hacker carrying a 6.1 index. After my high school golf "career", I swore off teaching professionals because I found that the lessons I received conflicted with the golf swing my mind and body were searching for. I was lucky enough to stumble upon Jim Hartnett when signing up for a gym membership at the same facility that Jim gives golf lessons at. Prior to meeting Jim in-person, I thoroughly researched him online, and stumbled upon what I believe to be one of the best & most insightful golf books I've ever read--"Golf for the other 80%: The answer to why you can't improve". After reading his book from cover to cover, I knew I needed to see the application of his golf swing theories first hand, and subsequently had a one hour golf lesson with Jim. Simply put, Jim is a true maverick in the golf instruction space. His approach to golf instruction is completely different from the numerous golf lessons I've had in the past. Jim is incredibly knowledgeable about the golf swing and its associated mechanics, applies the latest and greatest golf swing technology into his lessons, and approaches teaching in a much more practical application manner vs theoretical / didactic manner, which I very much appreciated. After my first one hour lesson with Jim, my understanding of the golf swing had taken a quantum leap forward, and many of the golf swing mysteries I had been trying to solve for years were finally put into focus. The following quote from Mickey Mantle ultimately sums up what my experience with Jim Hartnett resulted in for me: "It's unbelievable how much you don't know about the game you've been playing all your life." Thanks Jim.

Fantastic experience with Matt and Jim. The combination of TPI golf health improvement and teaching…read moreis what the doctor ordered!

I'd like to thank Christian and Shoji at Roger Dunns for the guidance regarding my golf club set!…read moreKnowledge is definitely more valuable than spending money aimlessly trying to guess what's right for me, and their advice to me proves it! Their 90 day return policy is ridiculously good too! Today, I'd shot the best round I'd shot in 23 years! With a driver I was playing with for the first time! Their patience and "...give a shit quotient" is off of the charts good! I appreciate the Country Club service and especially their warehouse pricing, but above all of that, their honesty stands out above the rest!!! Thank you guys, I haven't made 6 birdies in a round in 23 years (I was 49 then) and playing from the blue tees is definitely fun again all thx to you guys!!!

I had one of the best retail experiences I can remember, and honestly, it started somewhere else…read more I was at Dick's Sporting Goods looking for running shoes for my daughter when I wandered over to the golf section to check out drivers. One of the employees came up and asked if I needed help. I asked a basic question about why some drivers were more expensive than others, and the answer I got was pretty surface-level--basically, "they're newer and have better technology." He offered to let me swing a few, which I did, but then he surprised me by saying, "You might be better off going next door to Roger Dunn Golf Shops." I thought that was weird for one store to be sending me to a competitor... Did I smell? I took his advice, and I'm really glad I did. At Roger Dunn, the experience was on a completely different level. I got fully fitted for clubs using real data--club speed, ball speed, spin rate, trajectory, distance--the whole deal. They had the equipment to actually measure everything and dial in what worked best for my joke of a swing. I was able to try multiple clubs at a variety of prices and compare them side by side in a way and with data that made sense. What really stood out was the time and attention I got. The guy helping me didn't rush, didn't push, and gave genuinely helpful advice the entire time. In a retail world where customer experience often feels like an afterthought, this was the exact opposite. I walked out with a driver that felt right, cost way more than I was intending on spending and more importantly, confidence that I made the right choice. I won't be buying golf stuff anywhere else. Huge thank you to the guy who proved to me with technology, patience, a passion for the game and great communication that you can play as well as you want, as long as you're ready to swipe your card. top notch!

Wade is the best ever! My sister and I took a lesson with Wade and felt so comfortable with him. We…read moreare beginners and Wade was patient with us. We really had a blast! We love going to the San Juan Driving range. Everyone is super chill. I have met the coolest people. I recommend San Juan Driving range and taking a lesson with Wade. You will be glad you did‍ Sherry Kaish

We are now living in NY on the Canadian border. Our plans are not currently anchored. We are…read morehoping to get back to the Laguna area again. I send everyone I know about the Ranch. I miss it very much. We loved the Restaurant area you added shortly before we left. Have fun ! Bonnie B.

**FUN 9 HOLES IN LAGUNA**…read more PARKING Valet or guest parking available down the hill. Easy and convenient. AMBIANCE Beautiful views throughout the course, calm setting, friendly staff, and well-kept greens. GOLF Tee time was 10:22am, and we were welcomed right away. Check-in was smooth, we were given a cart, and paired with Marla and Trish, who have played this course for years and made the round even more enjoyable. Holes 4 and 5 were my favorites. There are some challenging shots, but overall it's very playable and beginner-friendly. I'm still learning and walked away with a few bogeys, which felt great. OVERALL I only recently started playing with my best friend, and this has quickly become one of my favorite courses. Great place to play, learn, and enjoy the scenery. I'll definitely be back and hope to make this a regular stop. Highly recommend.

Both my young kids enjoyed their first lesson with Coach Steve today. He got into their lessons…read morequickly without wasting any time, and they both left feeling very positive about golf. Moreover, they are excited for their next lesson. Because the lessons were conducted in a 1:1 format, the experience felt highly personalized. I can't wait for them to be ready to golf as a family!

Such a great place to get your kid started! Flexible scheduling options and coach is greatread more

We held our daughter's wedding reception at the Club this month and the event was outstanding. The…read morefood was fantastic, all of the team members were very responsive to our needs and the banquet captain (Jose Juan) was excellent. I would recommend this venue for any special eventa that you are planning. The pricing was reasonable and the quality was superb. My daughter cannot stop raving about how great the reception was and how well she was treated.... Further the setting of the event with the golf course in the backdrop was breathtaking. The pictures of the event were unbelievable.

The service is just bad most of the time. You could be dying a slow death and no one would notice…read more Beautiful spot, we use to go here years ago when our kids were little for golf lessons at the time service was bad and food wasn't much better. We started going again as our son lives near by. The service is just horrible 15 years later unbelievable not much has changed

I had a great fitting with Riley and Daniel. I can't wait for my new fitted clubs. Great service…read morefrom everyone I worked with at Golftec.

Daniel Kuntz agreed to refund me for the class package before I ever used them. This was a month…read moreago. After several calls and emails, I have yet to receive my refund. The swing evaluation is 15 minutes of looking at your swing and 45 minutes of selling you a lesson package. I wouldn't call it a swing evaluation. It's more of a sales pitch. It's not worth the $150 they charge for it. I should have read the reviews before deciding to try them out.

If you're looking to take your golf game to the next level or if you are just starting to play…read moregolf, Seiko Onoue is the person you should be looking for. Recently I had the chance to take golf lessons from Seiko. I've noticed the difference after the first lesson with her. I am able to hit the ball much farther than before and with much more confidence than ever. Seiko is a wonderful person, down to earth and very patient with her students. She takes her time with her students explaining the different aspects of the game to you. Seiko teaches out of the South Orange County area, the beautiful Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course. Whether if you live in the area, have to travel from a different county, or even have drive an hour or more to come see her, she is well worth it. You will not be disappointed! Thank you for everything Seiko! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seiko-Onoue-PGA-Golf-Instruction/194272743983294