Golden Gate Park Golf Course

Golden Gate golf course is a fine little par 3 track; it’s great for working on low to mid irons between 100 – 193 yards. It’s not good for working on your putting, the greens are hit or miss.
My complaint with this course is one surly staff member named Joe or Justin. Serious attitude issues with this guy; no clue on customer service — I’d go so far as to call this guy downright rude. This guy goes out of his way to open up his smart mouth. My advice is to play this course, but to spend as little time in the pro shop as possible… go out and enjoy your round.

This is a great place to tune up your short game but there are some longer 160 – 194 yard holes too. The course is in better condition than a few years ago. It’s always a lot of fun to play here and the food is good and the staff friendly. Can play 9 holes in about 1−½ hours. Good to be a straight hitter because the fairways are relatively narrow.

Under the windmill;
Friendly players, coastal views;
hidden golf jewel;

This review is for one of their staff.
Came in at 10:40am as a solo player. After paying, Justin asked if i was ready. I said in 5 – 10 minutes cause i wanted to finish drinking my coffee. He seemed a little annoyed by it but i just brushed it off. 10 minutes later, after finishing my drink, i said «let me know when you want me to tee off.» He said «okay» without looking at me. I sat outside the bench waiting for him to give me the go signal. Sitting outside i kept looking at him to see when he will let me tee off. 15 minutes later i got a little bored so i decided to putt for a bit. 30 minutes later he still hasn’t called me, so i decided to ask him again. This time Max greeted me and Justin was standing next to him. I asked when can i tee off, and Max said i can go right now.
I asked. What took so long for me to tee off since there were noone else waiting to tee off and i was the only one waiting. Max apologized and said i can go right now.
I understand waiting if there were other people ahead or if they were booked but this was on a thursday morning. What i dont understand is how unprofessional Justin is.
To top it off, i asked what his name was, and Max said that’s Justin and i’m max. justin butted in and said «you can grab one of my business cards»
I come here at least once a week and this is the kinda of service i get. Because of this experience my game got thrown off cause i was pissed. Thanks a lot Justin you are a douchebag.

GG golf course has become my home court advantage. Ever since I began playing 8 months ago this place has been swallowed more of my balls than a hungry hippo. All jokes aside, excellent staff and cheesy sticks and a beautiful 9 hole course for a quick round at anytime.

A diamond in the rough. Love this place; I play here often. Grounds are nicely maintained. Staff is very friendly, courteous and always helpful. Weather is usually nice, as it is tucked in and protected within GGP. Rates are very reasonable. A fun 3-​par course with narrow fairways; perfect for beginner/​intermediate golfers. Range is medicore: mats and net. Decent putting green; no area for pitching. Simple snack bar with occasional BBQ items. So why does it earn my 5 *‘s? Easygoing vibe, great location, decent weather, nice scenery, terrific staff, good course conditions.

It’s a fun 9 hole course, but ever since they started taking t-​times, its been a zoo. It was a lot better when it was first come first serve. GOOD LUCK getting a spot on the weekend.

Really fun par 3. Great for a short stop to play golf! Course was nice also! I would go back any day and not to expensive!

Golfed here today with my kids. Had a wonderful time.

I posted a pretty bad review of golden gate gold course recently. The owner was rude and the insulting.
Then I got an email from the new owner offering me a free round of golf if I gave the pace a shot under new management. I’m glad I did. Nicely manicured greens, courtesy staff, and a beautiful day all came to get her for a great morning round. GGGC is a decent par three course at a very reasonable price, don’t miss out.

3 ½* Golden Gate Park Golf
970 47^th
9 hole course off Kennedy
The course had green fairways in spite of the drought conditions
Friendly, pro shop
$ 17 per person for non-​residents before noon on Fridays; otherwise, $ 21 for weekend rates
Hilly; course in good shape; rough cut back
The greens were sanded and that made life difficult
Have a small snack concession

GGPGC may not be the perfect golf course, but if you know what you’re in for it’s a fun ass time. 9 holes of par 3 goodness (101 – 192 yards), it’s beautifully set among the trees of Golden Gate Park with a few of the holes having spectacular views. I’m also not one to complain when I can get a 4-​pack of tallboys for $ 12. And as someone else said the pulled pork sangy keeps me coming back (that buttered bun tho). 3 – 4 clubs is all you need and when we were in need of an extra bag on a couple of occasions they provided one in a pinch. Management is accommodating, food is good, beer is cheap, fairways are well maintained and twilight rounds are $ 10? Count me in!

This place is great. The fairways and greens are well maintained– way better than Lincoln’s to be honest. It’s a perfect course to learn at, shorter par 3’s for the most part. The new management is awesome and they have made some great updates in the past year.

This place is a hidden gem! The weather is always great. It’s very sheltered no wind!

This course is a great and quick little 9 hole course. It is interesting and offer great views around sunset times. It is one of my favorite spot in the city. There is a short driving range that lets you practice into nets. The owner is really nice!
They also have amazing BBQ sandwiches!
The only reason I did not give a full 5-​star is that to play everyone needs to have his/​her own series or half series…

Did the 9-​hole Golden Gate Park course with my friend and both of us had a great time!
Situated in Golden Gate park, it’s a beautiful location, and you even get views of the city from some of the holes.
What’s interesting about this course is that every hole is par 3, and all the distances are relatively short (ranging between 100 – 180 yards). This makes it a great course for beginners like me. That being said, the course is still enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.
Other features include a driving range, a putting green, and a small shop, where you can rent clubs and buy snacks and gear. Just a tip: everyone on the course has to have their own bag and clubs. The guy at the shop was really nice though, and let me borrow a bag and throw a couple of my friend’s clubs in it.
Overall, I really enjoyed the course and the friendly staff that works there.

An excellent value for a quick nine holes of par 3 golf. A great place for beginners. Tom, the Head Professional at Golden Gate Park is also an outstanding individual

It’s a fun little course with a low cost and a friendly staff.
I get out here every once in a while when I want to work on my short game or just get a quick round in. On a quiet day I get get 9 holes done in slightly over an hour.
It is a great place for kids — which is unfortunately one of the problems. It is great to see a father out there with his 6 year old son — unless they are in front of you. Most people will let me play through so it’s not much of an issue — unless the group in front of them is just like that one.
The other day I got through in 1:15, but had 2 holes where the flagstick was not in the cup thanks to the 3 teenage boys a couple holes in front of me. I caught them and played though quickly.
Snack bar bar serves hot dogs and beer — Siera Navada Torpedo is in the cooler along with some other tasty options.

Golden Gate Park is a special place. Just when you think you’ve seen everything there, another part of it will surprise you. That’s what the golf course did. It’s tucked deep into the western portion of the park, only a ten minute walk from Ocean Beach. It’s lined with beautiful Cypress and Eucalyptus Trees, and for mid summer, the conditions were great, save for the tee-​boxes being a bit too shaggy. This course is no «pitch and putt,» with many of the holes close to 200 yards long, it will test your long irons, short irons, and putting. There are many elevated tee boxes, which provide great views, and for $ 20, you get 9 really fun holes. I’ll definitely be back. Glad to hear the course is under new management, and I hope they keep getting this course into better shape.

I played this course for the first time the other day, and I was amazed that I was seemingly strolling along on my own. No one waiting for me, no pressure. The greens were a bit rough, as were the tee boxes, but that’s a municipal course for you. I am totally ok with that.
A lot of people say this course is «great for beginners.» While I think that is true in terms of a relaxed environment, and the fact that people won’t be too backed up behind you getting mad that you play slowly, I don’t think it is true in terms of course difficulty.
The course par is 27, but the rating is 35. This course is pretty challenging in my opinion. The fairways are quite narrow, and there are lots of trees with branches hanging over in places you want to hit the ball. When you combine that with the fact that there are lots of elevated tees, and wind, it is pretty difficult to land a green in regulation.
In short, it’s a great course to go play, and it’s cheap. Just don’t expect it to be easy since it is a 9-​hole executive course. Your ego might be bruised when you walk in from the 9^th hole.

Be forewarned. Do you like playing where you can barely locate your ball? Daisies are indicative of springtime. And the entire course were full of daisies.
We paid inside the pro shop. And right away we’re told «watch out for the daisies’.
But it was such a lovely sunny day that it compensated for them.

Although my friend had to sell me a bit on going to Golden Gate at 7:30 in the morning, it was definitely a good idea. With relatively few people out on the course, it was nice being able to tee off on our own and move at our own pace (typically, you get grouped in fours with strangers).
«Dude, I told you it was worth it waking up this early. Not nearly as busy, and no one hanging around waiting for us to finish.»
«And no one watching as we hack up the course?»
«…and that.»
Tucked away in a corner of Golden Gate Park (who knew?), the course is a par-​3, nine hole with distances ranging from about 110 yards to about 195. While having drivers might be handy, irons are more than sufficient (golf bags are required on the course though). After all, a good swing with accuracy would likely serve you better than just trying to hammer the ball.
«Mike, did you see where your shot went?»
«Off to the right by the tree line. Yours?»
«I think it went through to the other side…»
«Nice.»
While the quality of the course clearly falls short, Golden Gate is great for anyone just starting out since most of the other people out there are beginners as well. They have a driving «range» (a half dozen stalls with netting to hit into) where they run golf lessons, along with a putting green to practice on. At the clubhouse, they have the usual array of golf supplies (balls, gloves, tees, markers, etc.) as well as a BBQ/​grill with some outdoor seating.
«Yeah, it’s lost in that giant bush… no way I’m getting it out of there»
«Here, take this one. I found it while I was looking for mine.»
«Neon yellow?»
«Yeah man. it’s so ugly, you can’t miss it»
While other courses out there offer more and are better maintained, Golden Gate is still pretty decent. It’s a casual course (for better or worse), beginner friendly, and über convenient for a quick round before breakfast.
*overheard from two guys passing by in the parking lot*
«Man, I still can’t believe I lost that one shot. I swear I saw where it landed.»
«Seriously Frank. It was neon yellow… how could you not find that ugly thing?»

I learned on this course, played golf here with my father, then introduced my wife and then my son to golf on this course. I can’t think of a better par 3 to learn and teach on. No pressure to be great. It can be slow, but if you want a more serious 9 holer course round, then go to Fleming or up to McGinnis Park. I’d recommend this course for 1^st timers all the way up until you can consistently hit 150 yards reasonably straight before going to the other courses mentioned here.
Every September there is a 3-​week Family alternate golf tournament (Northern California Family Golf Championship) for all skill levels and teams (Grandparent/​Grandchild, Father/​son, Father/​Daughter). Highly recommend for a great bonding time with your child and a great way to get your son/​daughter introduced and excited to the game.
The course is owned and maintained by SF park and rec with a master lease to an independent operator.

GGPGC is where I pretty much learned to play. It’s fantastic but you need to understand it.
This is your basic only-​casually-​maintained MUNI par 3 course. But there’s really immense charm to that. Some people want it to be nicer – well go to Lincoln or Fleming then guys, come on. This place has charm and its own personality – and it’s the least intimidating place I’ve ever golfed at. Oh did I mention it’s insanely cheap with a resident card?
And then there’s Bruce. He’s not «a colossal prick» like some people have said. He’s just got his own way of doing things which sometimes isn’t what you’d expect.
I’ll always love this place – especially the last four holes.