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Address: 970 47th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Google Rating: 4.5
Dress Code: casual
Technology: n/a
Condition: acceptable
Course Notes: -----Hardest Parts of the Course - Tiny Greens: "Greens are tiny," requiring pinpoint accuracy from 100+ yards. Elevation Changes: "Up and down hill tee shots that affect club selection by 1-1.5 clubs". Sloped Surrounds: "If you miss the green, slopes around greens make getting up and down a challenge". Tricky Putts: "Greens are sloped and bumpy, so 2-3 foot putts are never gimmes". Wind Factor: "Crisp ocean breezes" affect club selection and ball flight Longest Holes: Holes #1 (144 yards), #5 (158 yards), and #9 (151 yards) are the most challenging -------------- Easiest Things About the Course: Short Overall Length: At 1,177 yards total, no hole exceeds 158 yards Walking Ease: "Very easy to walk through," flat terrain in most areas Beginner-Friendly: "Perfect venue to learn the game," forgiving for new golfers Shortest Holes: Hole #8 at 91 yards and #2 at 110 yards are very manageable Wide Fairway Areas: While approaches are tight, tee shot areas are generally forgiving Multiple Tee Options: Forward tees at 931 yards make course even more accessible
Par: 27
Rating: 35.3
Length: 1177 yards
Slope: 80

Course Info

Holes
9 Holes
Public/Private
Public
970 47th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

Business Hours

Business Hours

Closed Now
  • Monday
    07:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday Today
    07:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday
    07:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday
    07:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday
    07:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday
    07:30 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday
    07:30 am - 07:00 pm

Features

Driving Range
Yes
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Putting Green
Yes
Chipping Green
Yes
Golf Carts
No
Push Carts
Yes
Club Fitting
N/A
Lighted
No

Description

Golden Gate Park Golf Course is a public municipal course located at 970 47th Avenue in the northwest corner of Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Built in 1951 and designed by Jack Fleming (a former collaborator with Alister MacKenzie), this 9-hole par-3 course sits on natural sand dunes just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean. After a devastating 2018 clubhouse fire and extensive 2023 renovation by architect Jay Blasi, the course reopened in February 2024 with modernized facilities and improved playability.

Facility Type and Amenities

Type: Public Municipal Course
Special Technology: None – No mention of Toptracer, Trackman, or similar technologies in practice facilities

Available Amenities

Feature Status
Driving Range Yes – Driving cage with net setup
Practice Putting Green Yes – Multiple putting greens (expanded during renovation)
Chipping Green Yes – Available but check with clubhouse for access
Pro Shop Yes – Newly redesigned pro shop in rebuilt clubhouse
Golf Lessons Yes – Teaching professionals available
Golf Club Fittings Not listed/Not available
Golf Carts No – Walking-only facility
Push Carts Yes – Pull cart rentals available for $12
Club Rentals Yes – Callaway rental sets available for $20
Lighted No – Open sunrise to sundown only
Covered No – Open-air facilities

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