About Presidio Golf Course
The Presidio Golf Course has been here since 1895, which makes it one of the oldest courses west of the Mississippi and the oldest in San Francisco proper. It started as a military course — the Presidio was an active Army base — and stayed that way for the better part of a century. When the base transferred to the National Park Service in 1994, the course went with it, and by 1995 it was open to the public for the first time. Playing here still feels like stepping onto grounds that belong to something larger than a golf course, because they do.
The layout runs through dense corridors of eucalyptus and Monterey cypress that block the wind in places and funnel it in others. At 6,442 yards it looks manageable on a scorecard, but locals will tell you it plays considerably longer than that — a combination of uphill approaches, heavy air off the Bay, and what San Franciscans call Karl, the city's marine layer, which can settle over the course by mid-morning and add club length to shots all day. One frequent visitor described it as the longest sub-6,500-yard course in the world, and regular players understand exactly what they mean.
Touchstone Golf manages the facility, which includes a solid practice area, a well-stocked pro shop, and a restaurant with one of the more pleasant settings of any clubhouse in the Bay Area. The Presidio Inn and Lodge sit adjacent to the course, making it genuinely workable as an overnight golf trip without leaving the city. Book tee times in advance — this one fills up, especially on weekends, and the people booking it know what they have.
⛳ 18-Hole Course
🎯 Par 72
🛒 Pro Shop
🍽️ Clubhouse
📱 Online Booking
✅ Open to Public
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Presidio Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Presidio Golf Course was a military course for nearly a century, but when the Presidio transferred to the National Park Service the course opened to public play in 1995. Today anyone can book a tee time — you are playing San Francisco's oldest course, established 1895, inside a national park.
How much are green fees at Presidio Golf Course?
Green fees run about $55–$120 for most rounds depending on day and time, with San Francisco residents saving roughly $25 per round. Twilight rates drop to around $60–$93, and super-twilight times late in the day can dip near $40. Friday through Sunday rates include a cart.
How far in advance can I book a tee time at the Presidio?
Tee times can be booked online up to 30 days out. Reservations made 8–30 days in advance carry a small non-refundable booking fee per player, while times inside a week are free to book — so locals often watch the 7-day window. Weekends fill fast either way.
Can you walk Presidio Golf Course?
Walking is allowed on weekdays, and twilight walking rates make it one of the more affordable ways to play. On Friday through Sunday, standard rounds before twilight include a cart. Fair warning: the terrain is genuinely hilly, so walkers should come fit.
Why does Presidio Golf Course play so long?
On the card it is only 6,442 yards, but regulars call it the longest sub-6,500-yard course in the world. Uphill approaches, heavy marine air off the Bay, and San Francisco's fog — Karl — combine to add club length to shots all day. Take at least one extra club on approaches until you learn the exceptions.
When is the best time to play the Presidio?
Weekday mornings before the marine layer settles in are ideal, and September and October usually bring the clearest skies of the year. In summer the fog can roll through the eucalyptus corridors by mid-morning, which is atmospheric but cold — layers are essential in any season.
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