
The History of Golf in San Francisco
From the Presidio's 1890s links to the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park: the history of golf in San Francisco — the munis, the majors, and the voices it produced.
San Francisco, CA · Public
Presidio Golf Course is a public 18-hole course in San Francisco’s Presidio, with hilly, wooded fairways and a practice range.


Play the course
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Find the first tee
Use the course address, contact details, and map to plan your arrival.
Course guide
The maintained course record, presented separately from live booking and user reviews.
Book through the public operator and arrive at 300 Finley Road near Arguello Gate. You do not need a private-club membership to play.
Looking for membership and a private clubhouse? That is the separate Presidio Golf & Concordia Club. Its members play this same course, but its clubhouse and membership services have a different address and contact.
Plan your visit | Details |
|---|---|
Access | Public |
Course | 18 holes; par 72 |
Black tees | 6,481 yards; men’s rating 72.5 / slope 136 |
Arrival | 300 Finley Road, San Francisco, CA 94129 |
Golf shop | 415-561-4661, extension 1 |
Measurements are from the operator’s current downloadable scorecard. Tee choice matters more than playing the longest set: the card includes shorter and combination options.
The course began as nine holes on the Army post in 1895 and expanded to 18 in 1910. Public play began in 1995. The operator credits Robert Wood Johnstone and William McEwan with the expansion and Fowler & Simpson with a later redesign. Its history follows the course from military use into the national-park era.
Eucalyptus and Monterey pine frame a routing that climbs and descends through the Presidio. Tight fairways and bunkers make placement a useful priority. Our Harding Park versus Presidio comparison explains the choice between this wooded, hilly round and Harding’s longer championship layout.
Check the operator’s rates and reservations for resident eligibility and the complete price. A 3% park fee applies to green fees; reservations 8–30 days ahead add a non-refundable $20 per player. Parking is paid separately. Singles should call the golf shop. Check cancellation terms before committing.
The practice facilities include a driving range and putting/chipping greens. Tuesday range opening is later for maintenance; confirm hours before travelling. Compare other San Francisco driving ranges if practice is your main reason for visiting.
The Presidio Trust’s visitor page lists transit, shuttle and parking information. The public clubhouse also houses Ironwoods Bar & Grill. For the wider choice of places to play, use our San Francisco golf guide and public-course comparison.
Public access and planning details checked against operator and Presidio Trust information on September 22, 2026.
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From the field desk
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From the Presidio's 1890s links to the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park: the history of golf in San Francisco — the munis, the majors, and the voices it produced.
Around the course
A short geographic continuation from the maintained location record.