TPC Harding Park
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,169yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1925
- Access
- Public
- Design
- Classic
History
TPC Harding Park is one of the most storied municipal courses in American golf, designed by Willie Watson — who also designed the acclaimed Olympic Club nearby — and opened in 1925. The city-owned, county-operated course occupies a gently rolling peninsula surrounded by the shores of Lake Merced in the heart of San Francisco, and was named after President Warren G. Harding following his death in San Francisco in 1923. The PGA Tour took over management of the course in 2002 and invested significantly in renovations to bring it up to TPC Network standards while preserving Watson's original tree-lined routing through eucalyptus and cypress forests. Harding Park gained the distinction of being the first TPC course to host a major championship when it welcomed the 2020 PGA Championship, won by Collin Morikawa. The course has also hosted the Presidents Cup (2009), WGC-American Express Championship, and multiple WGC events, making it one of the most accomplished public municipal courses in the world.
Signature Hole
18th hole, par 5, 558 yards — a demanding finisher along the banks of Lake Merced with eucalyptus trees framing the fairway and a peninsula-style green
Notable Tournaments
- PGA Championship (2020)
- Presidents Cup (2009)
- WGC-American Express Championship (2005)
- WGC-Match Play Championship (2020)
- Schwab Cup Championship (PGA Tour Champions)
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is TPC Harding Park public or private?
TPC Harding Park is open to the public — any golfer can book a tee time, subject to availability and rates.
Who designed TPC Harding Park?
TPC Harding Park was designed by Willie Watson and opened in 1925.
Is TPC Harding Park a TPC Network course?
Yes. TPC Harding Park is part of the TPC Network operated by the PGA TOUR. It is featured here as a notable tour venue rather than a consensus top-100 course.
What is the signature hole at TPC Harding Park?
The signature hole at TPC Harding Park is the 18th hole, par 5, 558 yards — a demanding finisher along the banks of Lake Merced with eucalyptus trees framing the fairway and a peninsula-style green.