California Golf Club of San Francisco
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,847yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1921
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Classic
History
The California Golf Club of San Francisco in South San Francisco, originally designed by A. Vernon Macan in 1921 and brilliantly restored by Kyle Phillips in 2007, is one of the hidden gems of California golf. Phillips's painstaking restoration revealed the original routing's strategic sophistication — bold green complexes, artful bunkering, and terrain-following fairways obscured by decades of modifications. The restored course drew immediate critical acclaim and entered major ranking lists almost immediately, recognized as one of the great restoration projects in American golf.
Signature Hole
7th hole, par 4, 431 yards — a sweeping dogleg through the cypress-dotted South San Francisco hills
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is California Golf Club of San Francisco public or private?
California Golf Club of San Francisco is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed California Golf Club of San Francisco?
California Golf Club of San Francisco was designed by A. Vernon Macan (original), Kyle Phillips (restoration 2007) and opened in 1921.
Where does California Golf Club of San Francisco rank among the top golf courses in America?
California Golf Club of San Francisco ranks #71 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at California Golf Club of San Francisco?
The signature hole at California Golf Club of San Francisco is the 7th hole, par 4, 431 yards — a sweeping dogleg through the cypress-dotted South San Francisco hills.