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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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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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Golf City USA: Could San Francisco Be the Bandon Dunes of Municipal Golf?
Tom Hsieh sees San Francisco as the Bandon Dunes of municipal golf. Its six public courses make the case—and show what the city must improve to earn the title.
Sep 1, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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