I've visited The Olympic Club three times now. Thanks to my sister's company holiday parties! I've…read moregot to try all the different foods that they have out, and I liked most of them! My favorites were the shrimp cocktail, drinks, chip & dip, and pizzas. The place is gorgeous inside and out. The view is spectacular. The restrooms were impeccably clean. The staff are all friendly and attentive. They have a pretty big parking lot so it was fairly easy to find a parking spot.

This review is only for the Champions Bar as I had the opportunity as a guest of a Member to have a…read morelibation where we met to catch up. Arriving ahead of my member, I felt a little awkward even though one of the Bartenders was kind enough to tell me to have a seat. Sitting near the fireplace I was approached by 2 servers who made me feel welcome as I waited for my friend. I ended up having a Guinness on Draft which tasted great along with the complimentary ramekin of assorted nuts. I chose not to order any food as I was having dinner soon at my favorite Italian restaurant nearby. Solid 4 Stars for my short one hour experience and wish I could have enjoyed Champions if I had more time. I learned the club has a rule for no phones allowed while in the Bar and most likely no picture taking.

This is an older muni course (maybe 100 years old) but renovated within the last 25 years to make…read moreit PGA Tour sanctioned, so tournaments could be played here. Very rare for a muni course to be given these specs. So now this ain't your basic muni course anymore, it is now more premium...in greenkeeping, in price and demand to play. This was my first time playing on SF soil and I play almost weekly. I've played a few spots in Monterey, Half Moon Bay and this course has visually the same terrain, with coastal wet mornings and cypress trees all over. Now this course has no ocean views, but Lake Merced is visible from a few holes. I was enamored with the cypress tree lined fairways and the beautifully maintained grass all over. Now with all this high level groundskeeping, though beautiful is also where all the challenge is here. Because this course is fairly flat, they're using the cut of the grass to be the challenge or the penalty. The rough cuts here are borderline insane. A good challenge for a pro/near scratch golfer but very penalizing and difficult for an average to high handicapper. A 3 inch rough doesn't sound too bad, but it is long enough that if your ball touches this rough it will 1) be hard to find, unless you are on top of it; 2) lose any roll/distance as once in this rough, the ball will catch and stop, giving you a longer distance for your next shot; 3) it is hard to make a connection in this rough so that next shot will usually not be flush/ideal. So the basic gist of this place is 'stay away from the rough'. But for an average golfer that is just so improbable. Even a nice shot to a green that may miss just by a couple of feet could easily find this rough. And to be that close and to have a very difficult shot as a result, is just too much for me to swallow. Just took the fun out of the game...for me. So a tad too difficult for me, also pricier than what I could do on a weekly basis. $150 to walk on a weekend. My regular golf buds and I usually play much performance friendly courses for about $70ish. So this is definitely more of a special occasion type place. I still want to come back someday and see how I fare now that I know how things roll...or more accurately how they don't.

Recently had the pleasure of finding my way to playing Harding Park after about 15 years, and it…read morewas an enjoyable round. The facility itself is gorgeous. From the driving range to the clubhouse, the place looks in immaculate condition. Everyone from the starters to the pro shop were all great and friendly. The had a drink cart rolling around, and the drinks were fairly priced, around $10 for a high noon. The course itself is quite challenging. First time playing here in awhile, so not knowing the layout, I still happened score a 79 which is a good score considering I didn't know to play it. The views from certain holes is breathtaking. Lake Merced, never looked so pretty. It's one of those courses where it challenges you with it's dog legs and tight fairways. It's a fun experience if you love to shape the golf ball. Driver was used on most holes, but after playing it 3 wood or 3 hybrid off the tee is the smarter play. Pace of play was a bit slow, but that's normal for most public courses in the Bay Area. I think the main issue I have is the greens. Not in the best of shape, inconsistent speeds, definitely on the slower side, and honestly I expected better for the price point of a round. Luckily, I was able to find a discounted tee time via GolfNow, which made it somewhat golf affordable, especially for a TPC course. Without it though, I think the full price point (bay area resident rate) versus the quality of greens makes this a course that I won't play often but will soak it in whenever I do get a chance to play it.

Hubby & I've been wanting to improve our golf game for quite sometime. What motivated us to…read morefinally do it was the Living Social offer. Yes, I experienced the same with Mitch not returning my message. It's because he's busy teaching. I sent him an email instead, and he promptly returned my phone call. Since then, you book your lessons online. Just take a look at his availability. Easy. Hubby and I spent an introductory hour with Mitch. We liked his style of coaching and his explanations made a lot of sense. We felt so comfortable with him that we signed up for 12 hours of semi-private lessons with him on the spot. We are still his students. Forget the text book techniques. Mitch can evaluate you and offer tips and help to improve your golf game for sure. I've told Mitch over and over that I can use a mini-Mitch when I'm on the course. He's the best. I didn't realize how good he was until I read his bio weeks into our lessons. I'm glad. His credentials are awesome! I think I woulda been way too intimidated.

There are a million different tips and tricks on how to improve your golf game on the internet…read more.. videos, step by steps etc, and I've tried em all. The thing is, none of these resources can watch your swing with an experienced eye like Mitch's. I considered myself an advanced amatuer, having only been playing for about a year, but was feeling like I had hit a plateau in my game. I bought a lesson 3 pack from Mitch and I feel that having completed 3 1 hour lessons with him my game is on track to improve significantly. Mitch has an easy going no attitude approach to helping you work on your game, and is very good at listening to you about the areas that you would like to improve and then focusing on those. Highly recommended for anyone looking to take their game up a notch, and their handicap down.

Was here for a breakfast meeting before my colleagues headed to a round of golf, I am not a golfer…read more The food was pretty good but the views were amazing! Nice way to start the morning.

First Tee SF is a youth golf mentoring program that uses the essence of golf to promote academic…read moreachievement. Lessons at Harding start in the Fall afternoons for ages 8-17.

It was my second time to golf here and definitely a treat. The course is maintained well and in…read moreimmaculate condition. The fairways blend right onto the greens. You can putt for days here. We were invited by members who golf this course 3 times a week. They are so spoiled from the amazing conditions to the fantastic views. It's nature at its best. I was impressed by the snacks and beverages they offer to their members from the m&Ms to the peanuts and iced tea. We also had a pleasure to dine at their restaurant. The variety of food was plentiful and delicious as well. The lady bartender also makes a nice lemon drop martini!

Always been a good club with a great membership but the restoration of the golf course has made it…read moregreat. It's a tough walk, very scenic and has some views. Conditions are generally perfect.

No frills. Just a nice vibe for working on your stroke . Plenty of parking. Decent price for a…read morebucket of balls.

150 balls for $15. They have an electronic key for an even bigger discount. Mats are good enough…read more Free clubs to borrow. Friendly staff!

I've been a teacher for half of my life and the one let alone in golf that I would recommend is…read moreStan McBride. He could figure out what it was doing wrong in a minute or two he was terrific. The best teacher I've ever met let alone in golf please give him this message. Thank you very much Stan Buscovich 415846552208.

Dan McBride is one of the teaching golf professionals at Lake Merced Golf Club, and he is The Man…read more(c)(tm). His teaching style is relaxed yet focused, his approach is respectful, and the results have changed my game. You don't have to be a member at LMGC to take lessons from Dan, just call the pro shop and work with them to find a time on his calendar that works for you. The day of your lesson be sure *not* to wear jeans, and show up early to get warmed up on the range before the lesson. Even if the driving range is set up on mats, lessons with Dan are on grass. Crucial, that. Dan's rates are reasonable, and he always gives me a full hour lesson. On Wednesdays and Saturdays he sets up a digital video camera/laptop combination that enables him to do real-time swing analysis during your lesson. If you are a golf geek you'll relish the opportunity to see yourself in super-slow-motion with lines drawn in for swing plane at address, takeaway and impact. At the end of every lesson we review everything and go over the four or five keys to focus on. He always takes time with me to make sure what we covered has sunk in, and will be repeatable when I'm playing or practicing on my own. In addition to lessons on the range he also does walking lessons on the Lake Merced Golf Club course. Most importantly are results: Dan has helped my game immensely, and has been fun to learn from while doing it. When I finally do break 90 this guy is going to get at least half of the credit.

I've been playing golf since I was 16 and seen numerous instructors along the way. Richard is hands…read moredown the best teacher I've ever worked with. In just two lessons he was able to identify my swing faults and teach me corrections that I understood and could put into use immediately. His attention to detail is unparalleled -- he caught little issues with my grip and set up posture that no other instructor has ever noticed. And above all, he doesn't give a one-size-fits-all lesson. With Richard I feel like he's helping me achieve my goals, not just giving me the same lesson as his previous student. He's completely changed the way I think about my swing -- I just wish I had met him sooner!

I have been working with Richard for less than a year and I was a total beginner. Richard is a…read morebrilliant instructor, conveys information clearly and has a great grasp on all the facets of taking your game to the next level. I can not say enough great things about Richard, his professionalism and his dedication to the sport of golf. Moreover, Richard uses Coach Now, TracMan and video swing analysis to help those of us "techies" think and see golf. Whether you are a beginner or a scratch player, you will benefit from every minute you spend with Richard. Moreover, he is a joy to be around and I can't wait until my next lesson.