TPC Harding Park - Harding Course

Love the coarse. Was in great condition. Rough was a little deeper than expected. Fairways are narrow so if you’re not on the fairways good luck getting to the greens in regulation. Was a little difficult for me being cart path only. It may be easier for me to walk it but the cart gives me a chance to rest. All in all it was fun and challenging.

I’ll write a fair and honest review as I don’t believe in bad mouthing courses or being exaggerating certain things so I’ll give it to you straight this course has a famous reputation among the Golf in lore of San Francisco host of the 2020 PGA championship and so when I got the chance to play I anybody pull the trigger the wrong cost us $280 for all of us to and I can tell you I have never been more disappointed and what a shame this course is at the moment hard and bunkers that looks nice but totally unplayable

Great to play the course, but we didn’t know the 5:10 pm tee time was too late to complete the entire round. Not sure why that tee time was offered. We struggled to get through 15 holes before darkness. On course management for slow pace of play was non existent. A very disappointing end to our trip.

....and great layout but disappointed with one-week old sand on the greens and paltry sand in the bunkers but otherwise a great course. Fairways are good and plenty of green grass everywhere, though.

The greens were aerated maybe a week ago which bumped my Conditions rating down. The fairways are still fairly narrow long after the PGA Championship has gone. The rough is not long but lush enough to still cause control problems. The patio is finally open for dining and the new (synthetic mat) range is open.

Do yourself a favor and don’t play this course until May. The SUPERPLUGGED the greens and, while the green fees are reduced it is unputtable.

I have the privilege of being an SF residence card member, and play TPC Harding about once a month and really enjoy it every time out. I shot my first ace on 17 last time and created a lasting golf memory.

Pros:

-The course is well maintained

-The rough is thick and penalized bad shots, but plays fair

-Extremely walkable

-Doesn’t feel like you’re in the city at all

-Greens are fun and

Cons:

-Pace of play can be slow

-The weekend rates for non residents is very high

Tips:

-Midweek twilight rates are hard to beat, also tends to be a chiller crowd

-Walk the course with a pull cart, it’s faster than a motorized cart.

-Flemming 9 is a hidden gem and worth the price

My fourth time was the charm at TPC Harding Park.

I still got my butt kicked score-wise, but the experience was absolutely perfect. It was the ideal San Francisco day. My foursome enjoyed some sun in the afternoon until things got progressively colder, windier and tougher to play. The sunset and playing 18 in the semi-dark made the walk worth it.

The rough was demanding but fair. The greens were a tad slow but again fair. The new driving range opened in February as a nice upgrade post-2020 PGA Championship.

The event has raised the profile of the whole facility. There's now a handful of must-do selfie spots - the statues out front, the PGA Championship murals in the clubhouse entry way, the lakeside 16th tee where Collin Morikawa drove the green for eagle and the scenic 18th green above Lake Merced.

Insider tip: Play the Fleming Course, too. You won't be disappointed.

Best course I’ve ever played and I’ve played some good ones! LUXURY.