Looking for a source of objective golf instructor reviews (not golf schools) particularly in the L.A. area.?
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That would be a GREAT idea... for someone to create forum/blog independently hosted with anonymous user ratings, kind of like eBay feedback.  Golf instructors are typically under-qualified  in my opinion.  There are merely a handful that really worth their salt.  One acid test I use is whether the instructor has a grasp that golf cannot be explictly "taught"... the learning, for any player, comes thru self-discovery and experience.  The instructor's role is to convey WHAT needs to happen in a cause/effect fashion, but there are numerous ways to "implement" a given what. And more over, the verbage rarely translates into "feel".  You can't explain "feel"... but rather guide a student to constructively acquire feel thru guidance.  Finally, I feel instruction RARELY touches on the mental aspect of both playing and learning.  What constitutes good practice??  How to play under pressure...  My list of rants goes on and on... so YES, I think an objective reviewing source would be fantastic.  Other comments?
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Here you go John:\n\nhttp://www.golfdigest.com/hotlist\n\nhttp://www.golfonline.com/equipment
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Contact the United States Golf Association they will be able to direct you to a Golf Course architect in your area.  \n\nwww.usga.org  \n\nThe United States Golf Association\nP.O. Box 708\nFar Hills, N.J. 07931\n908-234-2300\nFax: 908-234-9687
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http://www.golfgalaxy.com\n\nhttp://www.edwinwatts.com
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Try     golfmates.com
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Try funkygolfgear.com. They hav them i think!!!
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Just away to grade the quality of used golf balls.  There is not a set standard for the grades.  The more A's is just away for one company to try to give the impression they have a better grade \nwww.mygolfballstore.com
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How about this site?\n\nhttp://www.learnaboutgolf.com/index.html\n\nHope this is helpful!
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Hope these links help:\n\nhttp://inlandsoccer.net/upland_adult_coed_soccer.htm\nhttp://inlandsoccer.net/orange_county_soccer.htm\nhttp://inlandsoccer.net/los_angeles_county_soccer.htm\n\nAlso try here, under "Adult Recreational/Amateur":\nhttp://www.at-la.com/sports/@la-soccer.htm
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There is one company that guarantees tee times on the old course....\n\nKeith Prowse Ltd. Old Course Experience....it's very pricey, but you'll have a time for sure. \n\nhttp://www.oldcourse-experience.com/data/aboutus/aboutus.htm\n\nHave fun!!
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I found this, I hope the link below will be helpful to you.\nI also found this info:\nThe Metro St. Louis Seniors Golf Association is seeking new members for the golf season that runs from mid-April to early October. Membership is open to beginners through scratch level players. The format includes 25 outings at a different local course each week. Two divisions will play on Thursdays and two on Fridays. For more information, call 314-238-1253 and leave your name, age, address and phone number. An application will be sent to you.\nClick the link for more!
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Nike Golf Learning Center\n23308 Cherry Avenue\nLake Forest, CA 92630\n\n949-859-1455 \n\nThey have great teachers and awesome youth/junior classes.
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Go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson in May from a local PGA pro.  The search engine will aslo help you find other programs in your area
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Here's a good one:\n\nhttp://www.weteachgolf.com/
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See the Golf Digest HotList....\n\nhttp://www.golfdigest.com/hotlist/
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santateresagolf.com\n260 Bernal Rd.\nSan Jose, Ca\n408-225-2650 \n\nHope this helps.
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Call them up.  Please be aware that Torrey Pines is one of the most popular public courses in the country, so your options might be limited.  Indeed, there is discussion here in San Diego right about limiting the number of times a person can play the course in a single year.\n\nYou can also try a "brokerage" where you'll pay a company an extra fee to sit on the phones for you and get the time you want.  This is the way to go if money isn't a big concern.\n\nIt's a fantastic pair of courses, but bring lots of sleeves of balls if you're even a little wild off the tee.  Those canyons swallow up stray shots like you wouldn't believe.\n\nGood luck!