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Gary Nelson: The Steward Who Kept MacKenzie’s Ideas Alive
How Gary Nelson turned a 1987 gathering at Meadow Club into an international preservation movement—and carried MacKenzie’s legacy from private clubs to public golf.
Sep 7, 2026
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Golf in San Francisco
Explore 100+ Bay Area golf courses and clubs with guides, maps, scorecards, access details, and tee-time links—plus reported stories on local golf history and culture.
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Culture & Fashion
People, style, design, and life around the local game.
STORY
Meet SLOAT: San Francisco's New Golf Brand, Born in the Outerlands
SLOAT launched in San Francisco with natural-fiber golf clothes built for fog, wind and life beyond the course. Meet founders Daniel Fibiger and Teague Moriarty.
Sep 2, 2026
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Malbon on Fillmore: A New Kind of Golf Shop in San Francisco
Malbon’s Fillmore Street boutique brings fashion-led golf, limited releases and a digital-club sensibility to one of San Francisco’s storied retail corners.
Sep 1, 2026
STORY
Built for the Fog: How State Apparel Turned Golf Clothing Into Equipment
Jason Yip built State Apparel around a very San Francisco idea: golf pants and shirts with towel-like wiping panels, local sewing and a community-minded clubhouse.
Aug 31, 2026
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History
Archives, championships, figures, and local golf memory.
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Hot Dog Bills: How the Burgerdog Became a San Francisco Golf Tradition
How a 1950 food trailer became an Olympic Club institution—and brought San Francisco golf's famous Burgerdog to the public at Golden Gate Park.
Sep 1, 2026
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The 1955 U.S. Open: Jack Fleck Stuns Ben Hogan at Olympic
How Jack Fleck, an unknown Iowa muni pro, stunned Ben Hogan in a playoff at the 1955 U.S. Open at San Francisco's Olympic Club — one of golf's greatest upsets.
Aug 2, 2026
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Lincoln Park: A Century of Golf Above the Golden Gate
The history of Lincoln Park Golf Course — San Francisco's original muni, built over old City Cemetery, birthplace of the City Championship, above the Golden Gate.
Aug 2, 2026
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Guides & Road Trips
Practical itineraries and ways to explore.
STORY
Half Moon Bay Old Course vs Ocean Course: Which Should You Play?
Compare Half Moon Bay’s Old Course and Ocean Course on design, coastal exposure, views, price and fit before choosing one resort round in September 2026.
Sep 1, 2026
STORY
TPC Harding Park vs Presidio: Two Ways to Play Golf in San Francisco
Compare TPC Harding Park and Presidio Golf Course on design, price, booking, practice, transit and fit before choosing your San Francisco round in September 2026.
Sep 1, 2026
STORY
Rate Sheets and Guide to Finding a Private Club in San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the world of exclusive private clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area with our guide, helping you find the perfect blend of luxury, recreation, and community to suit your lifestyle and aspirations.
Sep 16, 2023
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Best Of
Ranked and reviewed collections for local decisions.
RANKED
The Best Golf Courses Near SFO
Choose the best golf near SFO by travel window and direction, with September 2026 rates, formats, rentals, practice options, and practical airport-buffer guidance.
Sep 1, 2026
RANKED
The Best Golf Courses on the Monterey Peninsula, Ranked
The best golf courses in Monterey, ranked: Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, Spyglass Hill and more — our public-and-private verdicts on golf's greatest peninsula.
Aug 2, 2026
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Hidden Gem Golf Courses in the Bay Area
Hidden gem golf courses in the Bay Area: a MacKenzie nine in the redwoods, his oceanside Pacifica muni, and seven more underrated designs locals gatekeep.
Aug 2, 2026
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Play & Practice
Instruction, equipment, practice, and player development.
STORY
Presidio Golf Course Launches New Walk-On Pass Program
Presidio Golf Course has launched Walk-On Passes with unlimited eligible golf, carts and warm-up balls, starting at $1,500 for three months.
Sep 1, 2026
STORY
Play to Save Sharp Park: The 12th Alister MacKenzie Tournament Is September 13
The SF Public Golf Alliance's 12th Alister MacKenzie Tournament tees off Sept 13 at Sharp Park — a scramble funding the fight to keep MacKenzie's muni public.
Aug 2, 2026
STORY
Top Golf Instructors and Coaches in the North Bay
The best golf instructors and coaches in the North Bay — Marin, Sonoma, and Napa — including a former PGA Tour player and a national-champion college coach.
Jul 4, 2026
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Field Desk
Reported stories, profiles, and dispatches from across the local game.
STORY
Northern California Golfers to Watch This Fall: Four Players on the Rise
Meet four Northern California golfers to watch in fall 2026: Kailer Stone, Edan Cui, Richard Ding and Victoria Cui, from junior golf to college.
Aug 27, 2026
STORY
NCGA Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Harvie Ward Leads a Bay Area–Heavy Group
The NCGA's 2026 Hall of Fame class honors Harvie Ward, Condoleezza Rice, Charles Schwab and Stuart Francis — three of the four with deep Bay Area golf roots.
Aug 3, 2026
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