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3.2
438 Reviews (438)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
59
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.4
69.2%
Recommend this course
306 out of 438 reviews
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3.0
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.9
Value
2.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.5
58.3%
Recommend this course
7 out of 12 reviews
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3.0
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.7
61.5%
Recommend this course
16 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lincoln Park's dramatic views and challenging layout reward golfers with a memorable San Francisco experience at an affordable price. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make each round welcoming for visiting and returning golfers alike.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 68
Length 5146 yards
Slope 110
Rating 65.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1902
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Bendelow (1908) Willie Watson (1914) Willie Watson (1922)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $50
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage
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Reviews

3.2
438 Reviews (438)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 26
Locals 19
Walkers 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 28
Near Local Attractions 9

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good value course. Tough walk and expensive carts tho.

Lincoln park golf course offers interesting holes of beautiful golf. The value is good based on SF pricing for walking and shared carts which are nearly a must due to poor/outdated layout. Great views and good golf accessible to everyone. Average quality of upkeep.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dog Track

Dog Track. Terrible conditions, no place to get food or drinks, car path only, unplayable lies all over course, not even a practice putting green. Holes not even marked properly. I got lost walking alone from hole to hole. People breaking into cars in the parking lot. The worst golf course I have ever played hands down.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Typical SF Layout. Tough Walk

The layout is typical of SF. Lots of hills, lots of side-hill lies. TOUGH WALK; do not try and walk unless you are physically fit. Overall course was in good shape for a Muni course. The greens were super shaggy, but that's expected for this type of public course. Great view of the Golden Gate on Hole 17.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Views, Short Course.

Don't let the poor reviews scare you away from this course. Great views on nearly half of the holes. Friendly staff. Good food.

Greens were a good mix of mid and moderately challenging, fairways were in decent shape, tee boxes were in good condition, bunkers were in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Tougher than it looks

Don't let the course rating or short total yardage fool you. It's very difficult for average golfers to score well on Lincoln Park.

It includes three par 3s that are in the 200+ yard range. Very hilly so you rarely get a flat lie. Many of the greens are diabolical with extreme slopes. It doesn't help that right now, the greens are also very bumpy and inconsistent. For lady golfers, the red tees are often just a few yards in front of the whites so not too much relief. You also need to navigate the many oblivious pedestrians just walking through the park while you're trying to tee off.

On the positive side, you can't beat the views, especially on 17.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Stay Away!

I was charged more even though I had a rate on GolfNow. The course is simply not in good condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Overall Lincoln is one of my favorite courses to play in the Bay Area and especially in San Francisco.

Price is very reasonable and course is beautiful.

Course offers carts but they are limited but walking the course or using their electronic push cart is perfect for this course as well.

Only downfall about course is that if it rains in SF the grass could be super muddy and make it difficult for shots.

Lastly, the gentlemen who runs the front check in and store is amazing. That man is super helpful and very welcoming and makes your overall first experience with the course a great one especially if you haven’t played here before.

10/10 highly recommend for Lincoln Golf Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Pace of play

12 holes in 4 hours had to leave. Greens are brutal

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Putting green conditions

Overall is ok, but the putting green is totally not ok. I doubt wether they have done maintenance/repair or not. Terrible conditions. The best part is the view.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Lot of golf for the money

The green fees for the course are good value for a reasonably kept 18 hole course. However, they don’t include a cart (+$50) and the course is very poorly laid out to walk. Splitting a cart with a buddy wound up costing ~$70 a person which was still pretty decent value for the golf and views you get. Good hot dog and beer but the clubhouse is still mostly closed post-Covid.

Overall happy to play here in a pinch but not the destination it could be.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful View course

You can see the Golden Gate Bridge from the course. Beautiful view, happy playing. If the off-course amenities are improved, it would be better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Greens are infected. Wouldn’t recommend.

Course in horrible conditions. Greens are infected. Fairways are not mowed. Tee boxes are in shambles.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfortunately bad greens

Good valeur for money, too bad the greens were really bad. It kind of ruïns, what would otherwise be a 4 star round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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