San Francisco Golf Club
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 6,761yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1918
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Classic
History
San Francisco Golf Club, designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1918 in the city's southwestern corner near Lake Merced, is one of California's great hidden treasures. Tillinghast wrapped the course through swales and ravines in the San Francisco fog belt, creating a routing of surprising intimacy and strategic depth. The course's par-71 layout uses terrain features brilliantly, and its bunkering bears the Tillinghast signature of deep clearly-punishing sand hazards placed to reward courage and penalize timidity. It has never hosted a major professional event, prizing exclusivity above all.
Signature Hole
7th hole, par 3, 185 yards — a demanding mid-length one-shotter across a ravine to a well-bunkered green
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is San Francisco Golf Club public or private?
San Francisco Golf Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed San Francisco Golf Club?
San Francisco Golf Club was designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1918.
Where does San Francisco Golf Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
San Francisco Golf Club ranks #30 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 San Francisco Golf Club?
The signature hole at San Francisco Golf Club is the 7th hole, par 3, 185 yards — a demanding mid-length one-shotter across a ravine to a well-bunkered green.