From championship TPC Harding Park to the scenic bluffs of Lincoln Park, San Francisco offers some of the most unique and historic golf courses in California — all within city limits.
San Francisco's golf scene punches well above its weight. The city packs six distinct courses into its compact geography — from world-class TPC Harding Park (host to the PGA Championship and Presidents Cup) to the charming 9-hole at Golden Gate Park. Most are public or municipal, meaning affordable access to some truly spectacular settings: ocean cliffs at Lincoln Park, redwood-shaded fairways at Gleneagles, and the windswept coastal layout at Sharp Park in Pacifica.
Championship-caliber municipal course that has hosted the PGA Championship, Presidents Cup and WGC Match Play. One of the best public courses in the country.
View & Book →Nestled inside the Presidio National Park with towering cypress and eucalyptus lining the fairways. A stunning setting with a rich history dating back to 1895.
View & Book →Perched on the cliffs above the Pacific with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. One of the most scenic and affordable rounds in the Bay Area.
View & Book →An Alister MacKenzie design in Pacifica, just south of SF. Historic layout with lagoon holes and ocean breezes — a hidden gem for budget-conscious golfers.
View & Book →A tucked-away 9-hole municipal course in McLaren Park. Hilly and wooded with a laid-back local vibe — great for a quick round after work.
View & Book →A compact 9-hole course inside Golden Gate Park. The most affordable round in SF — perfect for beginners, families and casual weekend golfers.
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Ocean views, Golden Gate Bridge backdrop, under $55 on weekends. One of the best value rounds in the entire Bay Area.
View Course →A PGA Championship venue open to the public. Walking the same fairways as the world's best players is a genuine bucket-list experience.
View Course →A relaxed 9-hole par-27 inside Golden Gate Park. Low pressure, walkable, and under $25 — perfect for first-timers.
View Course →San Francisco's famous fog means the best golf weather is actually September through November — the city's warm season. Karl the Fog retreats inland, giving you clear skies, calm winds and course conditions at their finest.
Spring (March–May) is hit or miss. You'll get stunning green courses from winter rains but expect wind at Lincoln Park and Sharp Park. Summer (June–August) is counterintuitively the foggiest — TPC Harding Park can be socked in by 10am. If you're planning a summer visit, book an early morning tee time before the marine layer rolls in.
December through February brings the most rain, but courses rarely close. Weekday winter rounds at municipal courses drop significantly in price and you'll often have the course nearly to yourself.
San Francisco's courses are woven into the city fabric in a way most places can't match. A perfect SF golf day: morning round at Presidio Golf Course, then walk the adjacent trails to the Golden Gate Bridge overlook, grab a burrito in the Mission for lunch, and end the evening in the Ferry Building.
For out-of-town visitors, TPC Harding Park + Lands End coastal walk + dinner in the Sunset is an unbeatable combination. The course sits right next to Ocean Beach and the trails around Lake Merced.
If you're doing a multi-day golf trip, stay in the Richmond or Sunset district — close to Lincoln Park, TPC Harding Park and Golden Gate Park, with easy freeway access to the Peninsula and Marin courses.