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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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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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Traveling to Monterey for Golf
The Monterey Peninsula packs more bucket-list golf into a few coastal miles than anywhere else. Here is how to plan a trip around Pebble Beach and beyond.
Sep 16, 2023
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3 Best Golf Road Trips Within 2 Hours of San Francisco
Compare three public golf road trips from San Francisco: Pasatiempo in Santa Cruz, Northwood in the redwoods, and Yocha Dehe in Capay Valley, with planning advice.
Sep 15, 2023
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72 Hours of Public Golf in San Francisco
A three-day public-golf itinerary for San Francisco: TPC Harding Park, Lincoln Park, the Presidio, and Golden Gate Park — what to play, in what order, and how to plan around the fog.
Sep 11, 2023
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