TPC Harding Park - Harding Course

Harding is an awesome track for a fun and solid round of golf. When the conditions are great, its probably one of the best public tracks in US. That said, the consistency of the course conditions can be lacking here and often you'll have sandy or bumpy greens.

The course has narrow fairways which would not be a big issue but the roof was to the four inches thick if you miss the fairways no matter how close you were from hitting the fairways, but I think the biggest issue was the Greens being so poor. The view was spectacular and the staff was great, like the practice facility

Was planning to play Harding Park regardless of reviews but found them largely inaccurate . We played on Friday , Aug 21 , in the afternoon .Staff was friendly and engaging with majority of reviewers finding otherwise . Starter was tired or distracted but otherwise managed .
Course was in terrific condition . Reviewers complained of slow greens , and although they could have been quicker , they were definitely not slow . They did putt slower than they looked , for those of you that get my meaning .
Pace was horrendous...front nine took 2:45 , back 2:25 . Nary a marshall to be seen .
Lastly , I understand the locals get a break on the price but $176 to walk seems as though the visitors are taking it on the chin . I certainly wouldn't play it again at that price .

Very good course, very scenic surroundings considering it is in the city. Good times to be had.

It may not be clear when you make the reservation that the policy for this course is always CART PATh ONLY. (Unless you have a disability).If you are the type of golfer who always hits fairways and greens...no problem. If you are like most of us however, and hit it in the rough once in a while, you can have a very long day on the course. The rough is just long enough to completely hide your ball, so you will not see it until you are right on top of it. While looking, we found lots of other people's balls in the rough just off the fairway though. Amazing how many people had been unable to find their balls even though just off the fairway....Next time we will take a push or pull cart so we can head directly to where we last saw our ball, get the correct yardage, and have the correct club available without walking around in circles so much. Beautiful course though!

amazing finishing holes, could have been better if the greens where in good condition.....

I can't recommend the course at all, choose another that is better value for the money because this should not be a TPC. I didn't get a full set of clubs either and wasn't allowed to change putter :-(

I played the course because I wanted to feel what the pros would do and it was a challenge from the manicured fair way and wind pushing your ball it was full specially when I invited 3 friends to be with me

I hadn't played Harding in 3 or 4 years, as I consider it overpriced for what it is. Since it is now managed as TPC course, I thought I would give it another change.

What I found was the same old course. The course itself is quite good, and the mature trees are signature San Francisco golf. The rough is extremely sticky and if you touch the trees at all, it kills your ball - there is no slipping through those beasts.

If you are a San Francisco resident, this is a good deal. For anyone else it's very overpriced. The greens were heavily pocked up, enough that it effected many putts. If this were a normal Muni, I wouldn't think twice about it. But, at the prices Harding charges, it's not what I expect. There are quite a few courses in the area that cost half as much and have better greens.

I had fun. Course was in good shape, actually very good shape for a public course with lots of play. Service for the most part wasn't bad, typical public golf hospitality. Range matts are terrible however, but that's a non-factor really. Really enjoyed the greens - firm, fast and smooth for the most part. Definitely walk if able! ...TPC HP is a cart path only facility everyday. Your pace of play will increase dramatically if you choose to ride.
*Note: always call before hand when playing an unknown course to see how playing conditions are.

This is a beautiful property, but the conditions are not on par for a TPC course. They stack up tee times and Marshalls are hard to come by. The pace of play was very slow. The greens are frustratingly slow every time I pay here. Driving range is concrete with carpeting hitting off of mats. Finally the staff is not as professional as many courses I have played. In fact there are more staff standing around talking with each other than I have seen at any other course. In short this is an over priced Muni Course with mediocre conditions for a muni.

Harding Park has improved considerably since TPC took over management responsibilities. On the day we played, course conditions were good, but greens putted extremely slow due to top-dressing a week ago (granted...they're getting ready to host the Cadillac WGC several weeks from now).
Having to pay $117 on average as a Bay Area resident doesn't make playing there worth it. Can play equal to, or better courses for much less (i.e., Yoche Dehe, Bayonet/Blackhorse).

To start this is a beautiful property. The conditions are not on par for a TPC course though. I playedTPC Las Vegas last week and the course conditions, staff, and facility put Harding to shame. The pace of play was very slow. The greens were very slow. One hole was more square than round. Driving range is concrete with carpeting hitting off of mats. Finally the staff is not as professional as many courses I have played. In fact there are more staff standing around talking with each other than I have seen at any other course. In short this is an over priced Muni Course with mediocre conditions for a muni.

Ou downside was rough was very long due to upcoming tournament

Played twice here. Both times on Saturdays. The gun range across the lake will get to your nerves. Greens were a little slow. The preparations for WGC is in full swing. You will hear and see constructions on certain holes.

Amazing and of course famous golf course. Great lunch. Everything great except for my game. Hope to play again.

Don't get a cart, it's cart path only and the group I joined made fun of my cart choice, waste of $18.00.

Regardless of the tasks necessary to prep for the WGC, spend time to prep personnel for play/work etiquette...when to look up and pause.

Nice maintenance requires a premium level of customer appreciation and service.

Enjoyable day in the sun.

The greens had lots of grass but we're not cut anywhere near low enough. I understand there is a huge tournament coming in 2 months but they surely could be quicker than this. The overall condition was good.
There was some confusion in the proshop about how the golf now booking is supposed to work but in the end the price was honoured. Staff were friendly even though questioning the process.

I guess I was over-hyped for this venue because of the pga tournaments that are played here. The course is definitely not top-notch championship quality. Yes, people can say what do you expect, its a muni course. But when you pay expensive green fees, you'll expect fairways/greens to be in prestine condition. Also, we weren't told in advance of a temporary green. Once and done for me.