Lincoln Park Golf Course ·
San Francisco: Historic public golf on the cliffs at Lands End
Eighteen holes above the Pacific, with the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin Headlands and the San Francisco skyline in view.
- Established
- 1902
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 68
- Length
- 5,146 yds
- Type
- Public
- Hours
- Daily, 7am–sunset
San Francisco's public course at Lands End
Set on the northwestern tip of the San Francisco peninsula, Lincoln Park is San Francisco's oldest municipal golf course, established in 1902. A three-hole course laid out by local golfers in 1902 grew to a full 18 holes by 1917, on parkland dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln in 1909.
It is a public course, and anyone can book a tee time. From the fairways you can see the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco skyline and the Legion of Honor.
What you can see
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pacific Ocean
- Marin Headlands
- San Francisco skyline
- Legion of Honor Museum
Tee times, indoor TrackMan, and coaching
“One of the great views in golf, for the price of a public round.”
A round at Lincoln Park
A city course with the Golden Gate in view
Lincoln Park is a city course. It is short, easy to walk and priced like the other municipal courses. It also sits on the cliffs at Lands End, where the 17th looks straight at the Golden Gate Bridge.
Bring your regular foursome, the family, or a friend who has never played. You can warm up on the indoor TrackMan bays first, and the clubhouse bar is usually open for a beer afterward.
A short course that plays harder than it looks
Lincoln Park is short and easy to walk. Wind off the ocean, steep ground and small greens are what make it hard.
The 17th, the Golden Gate hole
A clifftop par 3 with a clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific. It is one of the most photographed holes in public golf.
Coastal front nine
Tight fairways run between Monterey cypress, then open onto views of the ocean and the Marin Headlands.
Legion of Honor turn
Several holes run around the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, so the museum is in view for part of the round.
Golden Gate views on a city course
Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean, from a city-owned course that anyone can book.
Open since 1902
San Francisco's oldest municipal course. It grew from three holes in 1902 to a full 18 by 1917.
Short and walkable
A par-68, 5,146-yard layout that rewards accuracy more than distance. It is quick to walk and hard in the wind.
Indoor TrackMan year-round
Two indoor TrackMan bays for practice, lessons and more than 400 virtual courses, whatever the weather.
One of the City's six public courses
Lincoln Park is one of the six public golf courses San Francisco Rec & Park runs. The other five are TPC Harding Park, Fleming, Golden Gate Park, Gleneagles and Sharp Park, in Pacifica.
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Hours
Open daily, 7:00 AM to sunset
Pro shop
415-221-9911A few favorite views
The ocean, the cypress and the Golden Gate Bridge, seen from the fairways.
Lincoln Park Golf Course FAQ
How much does it cost to play Lincoln Park Golf Course?
Greens fees range from $24 to $114. A weekday 18-hole round is $63 for non-residents and $49 with an SF Resident Card; weekend rates are $70 and $55. Juniors start at $24, twilight rounds from $38, club rentals or a cart are $50 each, and a push cart is $20.
How do I book a tee time at Lincoln Park?
Book online through San Francisco Rec & Park's public or SF resident tee-time systems, or call the pro shop at 415-221-9911. Reservations made 8 or more days in advance carry a $2-per-player booking fee. Lincoln Park doesn't take walk-ons. If the course is quiet the pro shop can put you on the next open tee time, but booking ahead is much safer.
Where is Lincoln Park Golf Course located?
Lincoln Park Golf Course is at 300 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121, in the Outer Richmond at Lands End, next to the California Palace of the Legion of Honor on the city's northwestern cliffs.
What are Lincoln Park Golf Course's hours?
The course is open every day from 7:00 AM to sunset, weather permitting.
Which hole has the Golden Gate Bridge view?
The par-3 17th is the signature hole, with an unobstructed view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The course also overlooks the Pacific Ocean, the Marin Headlands, and the San Francisco skyline from several holes.
Is Lincoln Park Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. It's a public, city-owned course in the San Francisco Recreation & Park system. Anyone can book a tee time, and SF residents get discounted rates.
Book online
Book your round at Lincoln Park
Reserve a tee time up to 6 days in advance, or 7 with an SF Resident Card.