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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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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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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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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
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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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Top Golf Instructors and Coaches in the East Bay
The best golf instructors and coaches in the East Bay — Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Walnut Creek, and the Tri-Valley, from former tour players to Golf Digest Best-in-State teachers.
Jul 4, 2026
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Top Golf Instructors and Coaches in the South Bay
The best golf instructors and coaches in the South Bay — San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Cupertino, and Morgan Hill, from PGA and LPGA award winners to junior-development specialists.
Jul 4, 2026
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Top Golf Instructors and Coaches on the Peninsula
The best golf instructors and coaches on the SF Peninsula — from Stanford and Palo Alto to Menlo Park, Burlingame, Foster City, and Half Moon Bay.
Jul 4, 2026
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Top Golf Instructors and Coaches in San Francisco
The best golf instructors and coaches in San Francisco — from Presidio and Harding Park pros to modern, tech-driven coaches for every skill level.
Jul 4, 2026
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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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Golf Simulators in SF
From Full Swing bays downtown to Golfzon in Oakland and Toptracer in San Jose, the Bay Area's ten best indoor golf simulators keep your game sharp year-round — rain, fog, or shine.
Sep 16, 2023
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Top Instructors and Coaches in the Bay Area
A guide to the Bay Area's best golf instructors and coaches, organized by region — San Francisco, the Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, and North Bay.
Sep 12, 2023
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