TPC Harding Park - Harding Course

As usual, Harding was in tremendous shape. The rough was still rough but they did cut it down from the PGA standard. Pace of play was great until the last half of the back 9. Didn’t get a chance to finish the course. I guess we’ll need to come back to finish our round.

I walked the course that was which was easy to do. Fog came in which made it difficult to see. A couple who played with me rented carts since, they had some health issues. Due to the city of San Francisco covid rules. The couple who lived in the same household had to rent separate carts . I thought the $38 fee for each cart was high since, It was cart path only rules. As a result it took longer to play than it should of and renders a cart unnecessary. The fairways were extremely well maintained and the greens where punched a few weeks ago.

Weather and course conditions were excellent today. We enjoyed the round. But ...

I arrived 75 minutes before tee time expecting to warm up on the range, chip and putt to get a feel for the greens, and maybe even hit some bunker shots. For the full price, I expected a full-service golf course.

I was met at a gate and told I could not enter the property until 45 minutes before tee time because of Covid regulations. I had to sit 30 minutes outside the gate. It would have been nice if they had told us.

I finally went inside and checked in. Then I asked the attendant outside the pro shop about the practice facility. She said she didn't know; it was her second day. The range is closed and under construction, so no warm-up is possible right now. It would have been nice if they had told us when making the reservation. There was a chipping green and a putting green (far apart), but no practice bunker that I could find. The only bathroom facilities out on the course are two porta-potties. Both padlocked shut. It would have been nice if they had told us.

Nice course, poor experience otherwise.

Course in excellent shape. Rough is still pretty high.so need to keep your ball on the fairways to reach greens in regulation. Played in late afternoon and coolness and fog required one extra club.

Golf course is in championship conditions imposible to find the valla if they land in the rough. Green are slower than the tournament...what an experience!!!!

I enjoyed playing this course only a few weeks removed from hosting the PGA Championship. The fairways were in such perfect shape... I was really impressed. The fairways are narrower than normal due to the set up for the PGA Championship which made hitting them off the tee quite the challenge for everyone in the group. The rough was thick and the ball almost always sat down in it. The bunkers were a bit too firm and had some shots feel like I was almost hitting off hard compacted sand. The greens were punched a few days before so I did not take them into consideration in my review. There was some areas with damage well off the fairways likely due to the set up for the major. For course design i found the front 9 to be nice but similar to what you’d find at a Blackhorse/Bayonet or other nicer course in the Bay Area/Monterey area but nothing noteworthy. The back 9 had a couple unique holes that really provided interesting and demanding shots. I’d say this course is a very good challenge and one to be played if in the area. The course doesn’t crack my top list of courses I’ve played and would define it as a best in city or top 10 in region type of course and not a top course on a national or state level. The cost for the round can be a bit high and there are better courses for the same or less price. If value isn’t of concern and you want to play a course that’s hosted a major and will host a Ryder Cup then you’ll enjoy this course.

Wasn’t notified of greens getting punched. Group in front was very slow until the sixth hole, then backed up to four groups.

Excellent course. Loved playing two weeks before it hosts a major. The rough is to be avoided at all costs. Would come back any day.

unfortunately, the day was really windy but everything else was great day.

With only a few weeks left before it hosts the PGA Championship I had to experience the course for myself and see what it was all about. It has always been on my list of courses I wanted to play but had never had the time to get out there. While I was out in the area, I managed to find a decent rate on GolfNow and headed out to the course. I hit the jackpot in terms of weather as it was nice and sunny and only a hint of wind was blowing in the air. As for the course, it deserves an A. The rough was thick and lush (good luck trying to find your ball or try to hack out of there) and the fairways and greens were in pristine shape. The greens weren’t quite as quick as I expected but I’m sure they’re going to change that soon. The bunkers weren’t filled with soft, fluffy sand but during this pandemic I didn’t expect them to be in top-notch shape. All in all, the course was in ideal condition and the scenery was absolutely beautiful! I would definitely play here again!

Excellent course. Conditions were as good as they will ever get. Greens were firm and fast. Fairways were in great condition, too. Rough was extremely challenging to get out of.

the rough and fairways are setup for the PGA. If you cant keep it straight then expect a long day. the rough is at least 4in thick and will grab your club from advancing forward. it humbles me how good PGA tour players are in this stuff. tee boxes were fair. fairway was in good condition but much narrow than usual. mix in the damp air and wind, your ball flight will barely fly to your normal length. If you play before August 2020, bring your "A" game. If you dont have one or unsure, wait until after the PGA tourney. For the prices the residents pay, i think its a bit high but in comparison to non-residents, im sure glad i live in SF.

The 2nd cut of rough was extremely deep. All of us had difficulty getting out of it . Fairways and greens were in the best condition I've ever seen on any course. Probably because they are prepping for the PGA Championship in August. Great course if you can find the right rate.

Enjoyed playing the course for the first time. Fairways and greens in great shape. The rough is very difficult. If you are off the fairway the ball will be in very high rough, which was new for me. Recommend taking an iron and getting the ball back in the fairway or you will ruin your round going from one spot in the rough to the next. Surprised that the traps were very very hard with a very thin layer of sand. Assume more sand will be brought prior to the PGA Championshii in early August.