GolfTEC Golden Triangle – San Diego

I went to Golftec because I was stuck at always shooting about the same score. I realized that continuing to do the same things and expect differnet results, — I believe is one of the definitions for being slightly nuts. So I went to them for a Swing Evaluation ($ 95.) It was absolutely the best ninety-​five «golf dollars» that I have ever spent. Thanks to the insights and very personable communications skills of Anthony Burandt, I was able to see very quickly and precisely three (3) aspects of my swing that could use some changing. Anthony explained to me that there is a very good reason that there is a recognizable similarity in the swings of the touring pros over the past five years. — Basically, today’s «ideal» swing has been simplied so as to reduce the chance for errors. (i.e. virtually no lateral movement on the backswing — my problem) When he put my swing side-​by-​side and moment-​by-​moment, next to a given pro, — as he explained in detail, I was able to recognize what I needed to do in order to improve.
I fell that that this experience has rejunvinated my game. Thank you Anthony!

John Cooper is truly a professional in the golf industry. His ability to work with my stoke, using the amazing technology they have at Golf Tec was very impressive. This is the best place I have found anywhere for golf lessons.

John Cooper was amazing. It is the best club fitting I have ever had. He was patient, knowledgeable, and you could tell how much he cares to get it just right for you. His ability to make club and shaft suggestions made the fitting the best use of time. Played several rounds with my new clubs before writing this review. I couldn’t be happier. Since then I have had over 8 friends see John and they all said the same thing. With the GolfTEC facilities and technology along with John’s expertise, I knew we were picking the right clubs for ME. I highly recommend doing this for the long term investment any golfer is making with equipment.

I took a lesson a week ago and still have been unable to review it on their website. I have called and emailed and all I get is excuses. The lesson was ok, however I felt the instructor was more interested in selling me a training package than actually helping me with me current swing problems. I won’t go back.

I have been taking golf lessons for years with varying degrees of success. Since I started taking lessons at GolfTec, I have gone from shooting in the low 90’s to shooting in the low 80’s. My handicap has fallen from 16 to 11, and I have finally broken 80. The videos they take of my golf swing and then play back at super slow motion have allowed me to see what the flaws are in my swing and how to correct them. My coach, Mike Blinco is amazing! Couldn’t recommend GolfTec more.

I decided to take lessons at Goltec because of the fact that they take a strutured and proven approach in teaching the game of golf. I began taking lessons with Michael Blinco and only after three lessons he had me hitting the ball a lot better with a lot less effort. I am excited about where my game is headed again. Michael is professional and makes you feel like your taking lessons from a friend. If you want to take your game to the next level, stop by and see Michael at the La Jolla Golftec facility… your game will never be the same…

I love golf again and it’s because of Michael Blinco and the team at golf tec. Last year I almost gave up on the game, I was playing well and all of a sudden all I could hit were hosel rockets. I mentally tried to remember all the different tips I had learned from other lessons or golf schools I had attended and nothing helped. So I saw a commercial for golf Tec and their swing analysis program and having nothing to lose went and saw Mike. I wasn’t cured after that first meeting but Mike put me on the path to better golf.
Mike is a great instructor and the lessons keep building on what I’m doing right and trying to minimize my old bad habits that other instructors never told me about. Also what I love is that I can go home and watch videos of my lessons and read the notes of the drills I should be practicing on the range. I still login and watch my swing progression from that first swing analysis to my swing after lesson 15.
I’ve had at least 4 different instructors, went to a 3 day golf school and watched a hundred YouTube videos and nothing compares to my golf Tec experience. The best compliment I can give them is I’m no longer terrified that I’m going to embarrass myself when I get paired up with strangers on the course.

After 30 years, I decided to get a new set of clubs. Working with John and the GolfTEC facilities technology and analysis tools, I feel confident that I have found the right set for me. The time they took for a personal club fitting is worth it and was far more revealing than I thought it would be. With the same prices as the big box stores, I can not imagine that anyone would invest in a new set of clubs any other way.

I decided I wanted to learn to play golf this year. I bought clubs, went to a driving range, and could barely make contact with the ball. That experience made me realize that golf is harder than it looks on TV, and I definitely needed lessons. So that’s when I turned to Tim Keenan at GolfTec in UTC area.
Thanks to my lessons with Tim K, I have gone from not knowing how to hold a club or hit the ball, all the way to having a pretty nice swing and being able to hit my shots consistently straight. Seriously — the level of improvement I have had in the few months of lessons is dramatic — like night and day different.
Here’s what is super cool about GolfTec and Coach Tim:
: LESSONS with VIDEO and SWING Play-​by-​Play Analysis
The lessons are super high-​tech (thus the name golfTEC), using a really good video and sensor system — every swing you take is recorded at two different camera angles, plus sensors are measuring the angles of your shoulders, hips, and the club head angle and club speed striking the ball. Based on all that sensor data, the flight of the ball is simulated and you can see exactly how far the ball carried, how far it rolled, how far it curves to the left or the right, and where on the fairway the ball lands. All that information can be analyzed on each swing, and you and Tim can play back each swing, where he does a «John Madden» style markup on the video screen, drawing lines and boxes to show you how to correct your shoulders, head, backswing, etc. You can replay any swing you want to in slow motion, frame by frame, or regular speed, to see what you are doing. Then after he shows you what to focus on in the next swing, you can instantly see the results, and he can do a side-​to-​side video comparison of your before and after so that you can see what you should be doing vs what you should avoid and be mindful of not doing. He also shows you video clips of pro golfers doing the same kind of swing that you are working on, so that you can see an example and try to emulate it.
: WEB and MOBILE APP to Review Lessons and Drills
Then, at the end of the lesson, Tim saves the videos of your swings into your
web account, plus he adds video drills into your account, so that you can watch them at any time later, and practice the drills in between lessons. He also types up notes from the lesson, to remind you of things that you worked on in the lesson, drills you should practice, and little pointer tips to help trigger your memory of what you learned that day.
: UNLIMITED PRACTICE with VIDEO Analysis
With the lessons packages you get free unlimited practice time at their facility. You use the same video and sensor analysis system as they use in practice, so you can replay each swing you take in practice, to see how you are doing. They’ll even draw boxes and lines on the screen for you, so you can see if you are doing a good job of keeping your head still on your backswing, swinging at the proper angle, etc. So basically, you never have to go to the driving range and pay for a bucket of balls, because it is free to go to GolfTec for your practice swings, and the video analysis is way better than «going blind» at the driving range.
: BOOK ONLINE or in MOBILE APP
You can sign up for practice sessions or lessons through your phone or computer because they have a really nice iphone/​android app, and a nice web interface. Tim gives you a login account at the end of your first lesson. You can also cancel lessons or practice times through the app/​web. Very handy. Who wants to talk on the phone anymore?
I think there are 3 different coaches at this location, but I recommend Tim Keenan — he is really cool and fun, and he makes the lessons feel very comfortable. He has a very friendly way of giving feedback and encouragement that keeps you motivated. I have been taking lessons with Tim for about 6 months now, and you can seriously see the improvement in my game as a result. I used to not be able to make contact consistently, and when I did, the ball went way into the rough. Now I can hit the ball straight down the middle of the fairway pretty much every time. Before, I had no idea about how to do the short game and chips, pitches, etc, but Tim taught me how to read greens for which way the ball will curve, and do all the essential pitches, chips, putts, etc. Dramatic improvement in my game thanks to these lessons.

Not surprising that I see great reviews for golf tec Golden Triangle. I have been playing golf for 25 years and wish they were around when I first took up the game. I have been to countless instructors with varying strengths and weaknesses but nothing comes close to Golf Tec and their philosophy. Andrew has made me look at the swing in a whole new light and has made sense of some glaring problems with my own mechanics. Being able to practice using video to constantly check what you are working on is the most valuable thing I have ever done with my swing. I have had video along with most of my lessons over the years but always been frustrated when returning to my instructor a few weeks later and seeing on video at that time that i was not doing what I thought I was doing… if that makes any sense. Using Golf Tec’s program and PRACTICING with video as well has made all the difference in the world. My progress over the past year has been remarkable. I highly recommend these guys and would give 6 stars if I could.

I’ve been golfing for 15 years off and on shooting below 99. 84 was my best round and I could always count on having a few great shots. But when I had 3 weeks off between jobs and golfed everyday only to find I wasn’t getting any better I made the decision to learn HOW to get better by not just playing over and over.
So far I have had 5 lessons with more than a dozen left on my package and I really enjoy it. The facility is very nice, machines are accurate and easy to use and the best part is the coach/​pro Tim who works with me and knows my swing and ability better than I do. He has taught me each part of the swing and how they work together. I now work on the right things when I play and best part, I feel confident working on them on the course! I don’t abandon the lessons because they actually work like I have in the past.
Anyhow, if you’re thinking about it, do it. Try it out. I’ve tried several other ‘at the course or driving range’ lessons and none compared.

Golftec is awesome. The staff is great and especially my coach, John Cooper. The facility is top notch and it’s a great place to learn and practice. I highly recommend Golftec La Jolla for golfers of any skill level.

Great job on club fitting. John Cooper spent a great deal of time getting me into a fantastic Cleveland driver. I would have never picked that on off the shelf. Liked it so much a purchased the matching 3 wood.

The other reviews looked so not real tht I was skeptical, but having been at golftec in Texas and Nevada, I decided to just walk in at 4pm and get a lesson. Wow they were nice and accommodating. Got Neil who was great. Great staff and system, prepaid group lessons not cheap, but good. Weird location above resturants but gave me good spot o eat after driving balls for 30 mins. They teach juniors and adults.

I can’t say enough good things about GolfTec and my coach, John Cooper. John’s a patient guy (which you have to be to teach me!) and only gives me one thing at a time to think about and try to improve. He always finds something to praise about what I’m doing, and then uses that as a base that I can build on to improve. He couldn’t be nicer or more encouraging. I really like the GolfTec system, too. The main points in each lesson are recorded and posted to my personal part of the GolfTec website — so before I practice, I go back to the website and review the lesson to focus my practice on that particular lesson. In addition, I signed up for a multiple lesson/​multiple practice session package. So, after each lesson, I go back to GolfTec and practice a few times, using the video equipment there to check my swing and make sure I’m making the corrections that John has suggested. I’m very enthusiastic about the GolfTec system and about John Cooper in particular.

If you’re reading reviews on GolfTEC, you probably know about the system they use to teach the game of golf. Even though there are many franchises all using the same teaching system, the variable will be your individual instructor.
On that point, John Cooper is the man! He knows what he’s talking about and is able to convey his teaching points in an easy to grasp manner. The guy will make sure you have a fun time during your lessons and learn while you’re at it. Next time I sign up for a golf lesson, I’m going to be giving him a call.

I am getting back into golf after over 2 years of not even swinging a club. I was shooting in the nineties at my peak and I am so pumped about my investment with Golftec. I figure if I want to get decent at golf I might as well do it right so Andrew at Golftec helped me out with a swing assessment and fit me for new clubs. I will be taking lessons for the next 6 months at least and Andrew helped me put together goals for what I am looking to get out of my investment of both time and money which I really liked. As others have said the technology is cool with being able to watch yourself swing so you can work on things. Also, they have a brand new toy that shows your shots on an actual course — looks really similar to Tiger Woods for playstation. Really cool. When you consider the personal attention you get from pros, the access to lessons, drills and film of yourself online and the practice sessions you can book (save money instead of going to the range all of the time) it really is a good deal if you are looking to improve your game. That being said, it would be cool if golftec had some partnerships with local driving ranges and courses for a little discount on the rate — it would motivate me that much more to practice.
Definitely worth going to check out a swing assessment if you are looking to get into the game or improve your game.

I have had lessons from both Patty and Craig, and both are very good at diagnosing swing flaws and providing an effective way to fix them. Having the video analysis available throughout the lesson is critical. However, a golf lesson will only be as effective as your instructor, regardless of which tools are availabe, and they are excellent.

What a great experience! I am beginner and have only golfed a handful of times. During my first session with golfTEC I exponentially increased my knowledge, skills and confidence. The technicians were very friendly and helpful. Patty explained everything clearly, and really took the time to make sure I understood the concepts. Also she gave me some exercises to practice that have increased my swing speed and accuracy.
I highly recommend lessons at golfTEC!

I’ve been playing golf on and off for about 10 years. Took a few lessons in the beginning and caught the golf bug immediately. I shoot in the high eighties and thought I’d try GolfTEC to help me improve my score. I liked their approach of taping your swing and breaking it down, frame by frame.
I met with Chris for a swing evaluation last week and I can tell you GolfTEC is definitely more rewarding than taking lessons from your club pro. I watched video of my swing in all phases, takeaway to follow through, and compared it to many different pros’ swings. The still images of our swings side by side helped illustrate the correct techniques to achieve solid ball striking every time. Chris recommended a few fixes for my flaws and now I have access to video and audio of my experience to view over and over again. I’m already starting to see an improvement in my ball striking just from one evaluation.
GolfTEC has many flexible lesson packages to help you attain your goals, from a few lessons over a few weeks up to 15+ lessons over one year. You can take lessons for chipping/​pitching and putting too. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The location is easy to get to and the hours are convenient (open til 8pm). I highly recommend GolfTEC to anybody who is serious about improving their score!
Maybe someday they could license their technology to the video game platforms like Xbox Kinect. It would be sweet to have GolfTEC right in your garage or backyard any time you want to practice!