Athletics & Golf Courses
The San Francisco Bay Area has some of the finest and most challenging private and public golf courses one can find. Nine courses are conveniently located within City limits and over 50 others are located within a couple of hours drive. Both public and private courses within the City have hosted recent PGA events—including the US Open in 1998 at the Olympic Club and the 2005 World Golf Championships in Harding Park.
Upcoming PGA events at Harding Park, per proposal agreement with San Francisco, include the 2009 Presidents Cup, the 2010 and 2011 Charles Schwab Cup and the 2013 BMW Championship.
Notable Golf Courses in San Francisco
- Harding Park Golf Course (public) - 27 hole
- The Olympic Club (private) - 45 hole
- Lincoln Park Golf Course (public) - 18 hole
- San Francisco Golf Club (private) - 18 hole
- Lake Merced Golf and Country Club - 18 hole
- Gleneagles Golf Club (public) - 9 hole
- Golden Gate Park Golf Course (public) - 9 hole
- Presidio Golf Course (public) - 18 hole
Private Clubs
San Francisco is home to a multitude of athletic clubs, professional associations and country clubs. Some require a stringent application and have long waiting lists—others are easy to join with an application fee. The Golden Gate Yacht Club is one of many yacht clubs and sailing facilities in the Bay Area. The club is seated at the base of Golden Gate with a beautiful view of the bay. Along with being a popular cruise and regatta site, it is also the host club for BMW Oracle and is the only US Challenger of Record for the 2007 America's Cup.
Other Notable Private Clubs in San Francisco
- Concordia
- City Club
- Pacific Union Club
- Bankers Club
- San Francisco Golf Club
- San Francisco Bay Club
- San Francisco Tennis Club
- St Francis Yacht Club
- Italian American Club
- South Beach Yacht Club
- Pacific Athletic Club