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UC Buys Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton. What About the Golf Courses?
UC bought the Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton for a reported $193 million. Here is what the hotel sale means for the separately owned Old and Ocean golf courses.
Published Nov 9, 2026
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Plan your round
Where to play golf in San Francisco
Public courses inside the city. Choose a full 18 or a shorter nine, then compare rates and booking details.
18 holes · Public
TPC Harding Park
A championship round beside Lake Merced.
18 holes · Public
Presidio Golf Course
Tree-lined fairways in the Presidio's hills.
18 holes · Public
Lincoln Park Golf Course
A shorter 18 with Golden Gate Bridge views.
9 holes · Public
Golden Gate Park Golf Course
Nine par-3 holes for a shorter outing.
9 holes · Public
Fleming 9 Course at TPC Harding Park
An executive nine at Harding Park.
9 holes · Public
Gleneagles GC at McLaren Park
A demanding nine on McLaren Park's slopes.
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