If you were thinking about playing Lincoln Park, right now might be the time! The course was set up for the qualifying matches for the SF City Championship, and the greens are actually puttable! Combined with the nice weather, the course is dry and playing faster than normal. I wish they'd maintain the course like this year round because if the greens were as a good as they were this past weekend, it'd be one of the best deals for public golf in the Bay Area. Plus you can't beat the views on a clear day of the Golden Gate Bridge. We came here this past Sunday without a tee time and were able to get 2some out with minimal wait. Making a tee time in advance is definitely recommended but if you are looking for a last minute way to get out to the course, walking on is possible. Since it was a hot day, we decided to get a power cart which is $50 for two people. It's a cart-path only course, which is a bummer but since it doesn't typically drain well, it makes sense. $50 for a cart is kinda steep considering the carts are standard and don't provide any type of GPS or anything. The course is very hilly, so even with a push cart, it can be a strenuous walk. Like I mentioned in the beginning, if you were thinking about playing Lincoln, now would be a great time since the course is in great condition. read more

Definitive pros and cons, but for the price and views it's pretty unbeatable in SF. Fairways are relatively well maintained, pace is reasonable, and the elevation changes and narrowness make it deceiving challenging. Knocked one star because the greens were punched and we weren't told (as in, not even when checking in at the pro shop, found out on the green of hole 1). read more

Lincoln Park Golf Course - Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our neighborhood course. Great views and the fairways are kept maintained decently. Some of the holes are pretty challenging. Highly recommend playing here! read more

Lincoln Park Golf Course - Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great if you only have a residence card which i do, but even then the experience wasn't to par. Cart path only course and VERY steep cart fee $50, sorry but ill bring my push cart next time if there is one. For $50 the carts didn't even have GPS. The greens were not in great shape. Fungus of some sort which was the same when we played about 7 months before. Super bumpy greens as well so no point in reading it. The ball wash stations were in very bad shape and no soap and murky water. Bring your own towel and water and brush instead. Overall love golf so being out there made up for the above. Living downtown, this was more of a convenience place to play but id rather drive around the bay for better value. read more

I can't believe I've never written a Yelp review about this golf course. Maybe cuz it would have been a thumbs down not a thumbs up. Hubby & I've played here multiple times over the years. Like the city of San Francisco there hills throughout the 18 holes. Up and down, down and up. Today we both golfed fairly decent. The fairways are mostly green but patches of brown overgrown areas with tall blades of grass and daisies. But overall acceptable. Pros: * senior resident rate $24 * great views especially hole 17 - the Golden Gate Bridge * civilized bathroom after hole 5 * clearly marked signs to a particular hole Cons: * cart fee $50 for one rider or $50 for two riders * cart path only unless you've got an handicap placard. Then it's 90 degrees. * hole 16 needs work. Un groomed with too many daisies. * this is more of a peeve. During the pandemic the course became a walking trail as the course wasn't being used for golf. Post pandemic it's become a habit for walkers to use the course as a walking trail which potentially can result in injuries. FORE!! There are signs posted but this a golf course after all. read more

Lincoln Park Golf Course - This is what remains as the Chinese Cemetery. Located at hole 1. - Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Aways fun. Staff are friendly. Course is kept decent. The Views are amazing. Great pace of play.

If i could give 0 i would. This was a ridiculously terrible course. We had a twilight tee time, once we got there my bf paid and then afterwards we were told there's no carts. My bf asked for a push cart since the course is very up and down, lot of steep hills. They had no more push carts, the group in front of us took the last four. my bf went to the bathroom, saw a bunch of push carts back there and went back and asked the guy if those push carts worked and the worker said we can't have push carts because they had to be back by 6:30. I went and asked what the cut off time was for the carts and was told 4:00 for pacing reasons and because they also had to be back by 6:30. The pacing was so bad for everyone since, again, the course has a lot of steep hills, so everyone was struggling and going much slower. some holes were backed up 20 minutes because you'd have to wait for everyone to walk to their balls. Badly maintained fairway, with a lot of mud around the greens and weeds/flowers in the fairway. no where online when you're booking your tee time will it say that there's no carts after a certain time. Our tee time specified group of 4 WITH CART and yet we were denied a cart (probably because he didn't want to stay to have to clean the carts after). pace of play was definitely ruined for everyone around our time because of that and made the course so unenjoyable. the bathroom were also so poorly maintained, super dirty and gross with an extremely outdated clubhouse. definitely not worth the price, not even the twilight tee time price. read more

Everywhere you look is an amazing view. If only the City gave the course enough money to properly maintain the greens and tee boxes. read more

Lincoln Park Golf Course - One of many amazing views. - Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

Trash course. I am disappointed at the experience we had. Understandably it's a muni course but come on, have a little respect for your city LP. Trash everywhere, bladed a shot and found my ball laying next to sh*t covered toilet paper. The two guys working were clowns. Told me they didn't offer water so I could get some from the bathroom sink. The course is hammered and there are people and dogs walking everywhere. Go to presidio or HP read more

$90 dollars for a round w/ a cart is absolutely disrespectful. I wouldn't play here if it was free. The course is absolute trash and has the worst greens I've played in the Bay Area by far. I wish I would have taken a picture to post but you'll see how bad it is if you make the mistake of booking a tee time here. Homeboy in the clubhouse was talking about some fungus ruining the greens, I wouldn't be surprised if the fungus is coming from the dirty ass shop, bar, or bathroom. Dont waste your money here. read more

Played here for the first time yesterday. Pretty enjoyable. My first time playing 18 holes. Cost was around $45 to play in the afternoon hours. Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Course itself was decently maintained. Lots of walking though so I would recommend you bring a rolling caddy. Will be back! read more

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This is a short, par 68, tree lined, public golf course in San Francisco with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Lincoln gets a bad rap because the tees, fairways and greens are not manicured like a country club. Also when it rains the course becomes so soft that your drives will plug and disappear in the fairways. With all that said I still enjoy playing this course that requires very accurate tee shots on some drivable par 4's. It also has 2 back to back par 3's (#16, #17), with views of the Bridge, that measure 230-250 yards, that will decide your final round score. I've only played Lincoln Park in tournaments that actually ban golf carts. Any other time I would play here I would get a cart because this course is hilly and there are no cart paths. read more

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This is a tough one, spectacular views of the bay and the north shore, beautiful tree cover and a tight layout makes this spot a good community course with cheap green fees for the neighborhood. Maintenance is questionable at times, my most recent trip allowed a couple hours to get out on the course and it was actually in pretty good condition. The fairways were all a nice playing depth and the greens in surprisingly good shape. Maybe this is not a good beginners course. Narrow fairways and tight elevated greens require a certain level of skill if you're playing, otherwise expect a frustrating round. However, if you like a short tight challenging course that's got spectacular views and cheap green fees this ones worth a visit. I walked nine in about two hours and it wasn't busy, was able to play through a slower group and had a reasonably good round all considered. 3 Stars - a decent community course, would of given 4 stars except for not having a driving range 00594 read more

Played there last week. Awesome layout, incredible views. And one of the worst-maintained tracts I have ever played at. o Cart paths broken and falling apart o 40 year-old golf cart that barely moved o Tee boxes more overgrown than the rough o Greens in horrible condition o Untrained staff in Pro Shop o Clubhouse that ought to be condemned o No restaurant on the premises ...in other words, they suffer from the same bureaucratic neglect as everything else run by the Parks Dept in San Francisco. If you've been to Sharp Park, you see the same. When will San Francisco voters demand more from their tax dollars? And when will they elect officials who actually do their jobs? read more

Great little golf course. Not easy at all. A lot of blind shots. Would love to play it again. read more

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DO NOT PLAY HERE! DO NOT PLAY HERE! The course has great views, it's a shame it's ran so poorly. First off, the course only has EIGHT (Yes 8!!!) golf carts on the whole premises. Which, doesn't bode well considering it's one of the most unwalkable courses i have ever played. Second, the staff is unbelievably rude, from clubhouse members yelling at customers to rangers not knowing the course to help golfers find the next tee box, this was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. Finally, the course was poorly maintained at various points making it such a shame considering it's great location. I highly recommend playing a different course. Also, FYI - the course is built on top of an old graveyard where they never excavated the bodies read more

Reasonable priced course plus I like walking the whole course it's good exercise first time I walked it I was exhausted now I'm used to it, you get to see an occasional coyote, on holes 16 17 18 you can take photos of the Golden Gate Bridge read more

Where do I begin. This is one of, if not the worst, golf courses I've ever played. The "Clubhouse" is a broken down shack that should probably be condemned. There are only enough carts to accommodate the early golfers. We had an 11:50 tee time and they were cartless. My son and I have cart bags. We decided to proceed and carry our one strap heavy bags. Big mistake. I'm a member of a private club up north and expected that this muni might be a little rough around the edges. My god. The tee boxes were rock solid dirt/mud with wisps of long grass. After you're done hammering in your tee you do as everyone before you has and just leave it there. I didn't bring pliers to yank the tee out. I should have known there was going to be a problem with the tees when I walked up to the tee box and it looked like a giant board with nails half nailed in. The hole designs were bizarre. Short holes where you tee off straight into a hillside. Crush your drive and watch helplessly as your ball bounces up a few times then makes a hard left or right turn and back down the hill. Not to worry though, the fairways haven't seen a mower in forever so the long grass, where there is grass and not dirt, will stop your ball halfway down the steep hill. By the way keep count of the holes you're playing because there is no signage. The hole layouts appear to have been designed by a high schooler who has never played golf. Don't bother bringing your driver. You need to lighten up your bag anyway. A 4, 8, wedge and putter will suffice. Just wrap a rubber and around the 4 clubs you need and save yourself the fatigue of dragging a bag up and down the crazy hills. Course conditions: abysmal. As I mentioned the not so "fairways" have not been groomed. Also on multiple occasions I found my ball next to a piece of trash or empty beer can. There is an equal measure of long grass, dirt and mud. I covered the insane tee boxes. The greens were akin to a target on a shooting range. Apparently no one in SF repairs ball marks. Don't bother lining up your putts because you stand an equal chance of a good roll as making a hole in one on the windmill hole at a putt putt course. At one point I hooked my ball a little left of the fairway. As I climbed the hill to get to my ball I watched as a guy walked over and picked up my ball and pocketed it. I yelled forward hey that's my ball. He ignored me and walked away. There are about 2-3 holes with great views. Once you've found your way around this maze of a layout you find yourself on 18. The only reason you know this is because severe fatigue has set in and off in the distance you can spot the broken down Clubhouse. Hit your 4 iron, hit your 8 iron then walk up to the "green" and pick up your ball or kick it away before stumbling back to your car and making a quick getaway. read more

Nothing but love for this beautiful spot been going there since I was a child and always nice to hit it on an off day for twilight or super twilight. Sweet people and the pro shop is a freaking museum. read more

When you see pictures of this course you are excited to play such a beautiful course. To get right to the point, this course has been poorly maintained and is in bad shape. Greens are hard and rough. Fairways need major TLC. It's clear that with the escalating extreme high prices of fertilizer their budget has been scalped. The encroachment of plants and narrowing of fairways things could be greatly improved with a person keen on opening things up, not to mention if they would fill some of the deep holes around the course. So to answer your question if you are a serious golfer or not you are going to be a lot happier playing somewhere else. Don't waste your time and money. BTW watch out for the people who are just out walking the course for exercise. read more

I played here during Covid and although every other golf course had precautions in place for using golf carts, their approach was no carts at all. That was my first time playing there and should have been my last. We showed up about 30 mins early. Hey read more

Unfortunately, these last two weeks have been a little too hectic for me to post as steadily as I normally do. However, I think I can sneak one in before the weekend to start 2015 right. Even though a late post right after New Year's means less readers, that's okay. Less readers means writing about something those people won't mind missing, which means one less golf related item on my "to write" list! While my friends and I have been checking out different places around the Bay Area, Lincoln Park is one of a handful that we keep coming back to, even if it's not one of the best we've played on. In fact, it's somewhat shabby compared to the courses we've tried in San Jose. The brown grass and barren dirt patches are understandable given the drought, but why are other holes muddy? Plus, the grass is tough and isn't cut with a fringe to transition from fairway to rough. As for the course itself, I won't detail every hole, but I will say it plays pretty fair while still presenting some challenges. There aren't any water hazards, but there are enough traps to keep you on your toes and the rough is THICK (I've lost my fair share of balls). What really makes it interesting though is the elevation. Although there's some side-to-side sloping, it's really with how nearly every has you hitting uphill/downhill (a couple even have "valleys" in between the tee and the cup). Also, while Lincoln is walkable, I'd recommend renting a cart (or having a push cart, at the very least). Between the hills and how spread out the course is (it wraps around the Legion of Honor), you'll get your money's worth. Plus, even if they are a bit worn down and beaten (and apparently scarce, as they ran out once), having a cart will help save your energy for looking for lost shots instead (or is that just me?). Given my complaints and the three stars, why do we come back, you ask? Well, the city isn't exactly overflowing with alternatives, it's convenient, and the green fees are actually pretty fair ($29 with resident card, $42 otherwise). Mostly though, it's still a fun course and the views are awesome. You get a little bit here and there through the first 16 holes, but the 17th? Damn. That breath taking view is worth it all on its own. Assuming it's not all that cloudy, that is. read more

Lincoln Park Golf Course - View from the tee box on the 17th Hole - Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

Here's what i have gathered about this course since I am certainly new to golf--the green fees, cart rental, and accessories are inexpensive. Especially once you factor in a SF resident discount when you present your card. The location is picturesque with stunning views of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge (when the fog unveils it of course). The course is well designed and interesting. There are intriguing elements that vex and distract--especially in elevation and hidden pin flags. We arrived at 9am on a Monday morning, so we had plenty of carts to choose from, and were not over-run by golfers coming from behind. I was told that the recent rains had been kind to the course. 4 hours and 11 holes later (I gave up counting strokes :D), I had to pull away for a lunch appointment. This is not likely the course for more advanced players, but it was a great place to cut my teeth. I am grateful for this place and will remember it as my first course. read more

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If you are looking for a pristine and well kept course, you may want to look elsewhere. If you are looking for a inexpensive and last minute tee time, then Lincoln is a good place to go. I play here a lot on the weekdays after work, as the twilight fee after 5pm is only $21 before tax (walking rate of course). They don't offer carts in the evening, but I have heard they do for early tee times. The course is very hilly which calls for a lot of blind shots and serves as good exercise. Mostly par 4s with a few par 3s and only one par 5. The greens are very unforgiving which is in part due to the aeration going on currently. The fairways are pretty beat up for the most part, but doesn't bother me too much as you get what you pay for. A positive of Lincoln are the incredible views you get on almost all of the course. Whether you get the view of the city around the back end of the front 9, to one of the best views you can find of the golden gate on hole 17, it really is a great place to relax and enjoy a round of golf. Ultimately, Lincoln is no country club, but it does serve its purpose of bettering your golf game while enjoying some great sights of San Francisco at an affordable rate. read more

Came here on a beautiful day so no complaints on the weather. I've been told it's nice and cool all the time. :-). But of course we know this area can be cold and wet at ANY time of the year. The Pros: Scenery is spectacular. You get Golden Gate Bridge, beautiful cypress trees, and some cityscape. Lanes are wide. The price is hard to beat. You get a good workout if you walk. Cons: You get what you pay for. It's not run down, but there are areas of improvement for the grounds. It's very hilly. No carts in the afternoon. It feels the customer service can improve. Slow play at times. Great place to just go out and play for the price. read more

A great course for the short straight hitter! A par 68, the average player will find this a great course to break 80. Some of the SF City Championship Qualifying rounds take place here. The course has only one par 5 and 5 par 3s, but is tight and hilly with uneven lies, distracting city views, swirling sea breezes, and the random tourist who will walk right in front of you when you are hitting. Both front and back are 34s. The 230 yard 17th hole is the picturesque hole overlooking the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge that many have called the poor man's Pebble Beach No. 18. Just beware of tourists who wander across not realizing they are in harm's way as they are mesmerized by the view. Best opportunities for birdies are 2, 6, 7,10, and 11, so make them count! Because of the proximity to the ocean and the difficult slope which make the course difficult to hold water, leaving dry patches so the ball will roll. There are only 12 bunkers on the course which help for fast play which regularly allows for a four and a half jours read more

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This guy name Thomas Ti is an "asshole" I don't need to say anything, he knows what I'm talking about and he should not be working on this place not helpful enough. Wrong information they've been given to us between the pro shop and their customer service. $50 for the golf cart I think it's to much as a golfer. read more

I enjoy playing here once in awhile as it was my home course in high school. It's a short course, only one par 5, and it does have nice views of the ocean and Golden Gate Bridge. It can be a bit challenging considering it's pretty hilly. However, the greens are in need of maintenance. Some had crab grass in spots and others were pretty bumpy. It's fairly priced, but the cart fees are ridiculous. Due to covid they only allow single riders for a $32 cart fee (cart path only course as well). I can understand that rate for two riders, but it should be cut in half for singles. And they're just your generic golf carts- no features. For comparison, a weekend round at Presidio with a cart (GPS, digital scorecard, charging stations, etc.) would cost only $1 more. read more

Dont wear your best attire or shoes when playing this course. lots of areas that are damp, wet and muddy. tee boxes barely have grass, greens are really small and most fairways are undulated. if youre a beginner, want to work on your shot or lies and/or a tourist wanting to see these views, then this is the course for you. in comparison to a 4-5 star golf course, this is 2 stars at best. the current conditions are very good in comparison to past years but cant hold a candle to poplar creek or presidio. fairly priced, but in my opinion this course is for newbs or advance golfers looking to kill time. read more

Serviceable. Lincoln park has the potential to be top 10 Bay Area course with its views and history. Pros : cheap - easy to get a tee time Cons : not well maintained like at all - pace of play is slow :/ read more

I recently got back into golf after a ~15y hiatus and had a blast at this place! Fun course with lots of elevation change, and the views are amazing (golden gate on the 17th, WOW!). There are good city views on other parts of the course too. Price is really accessible ~30-50 depending on the day and if you have a resident card. At least today, they had 3 dollar drafts at the clubhouse (good beer too) and my friend said the breakfast burrito was solid. All that is worth 5 stars, but there are a few things: - fairways are not super well maintained, and the greens looked like they have leprosy. - lots of non golfers walking through the course, especially around the iconic 17th hole. - you'll most likely have to walk. There are a limited number of carts. Still, this is a great public course at a solid price. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

They play golf...we walk up the hill to the museum. Friends have played this course many times - superb location - however, SF is famous for it's hills. Be prepared. Famous for decades - see photo read more

Lincoln Park Golf Course - Background: GGB opened May 27 1937 - Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

The City has completely neglected and mismanaged this once beautiful course. It's a disaster area, especially the putting greens. Not recommended. read more

Beautiful location and easy parking. Doesn't really make up for the unkept green and ratty clubhouse but I suppose it is a public golf course. What can't be overlooked is the clientele. If they're regulars, it's likely they fit the cheap, rude, boomer demographic. read more

*This review is solely about the restroom and parking lot* We were here for an event... went to use the restroom and it's scary as hell. Felt like a scene from a horror story. So glad nothing grabbed my ankle in there. Also kinda ghetto there was an old BBQ grill in one of the stalls. Be careful when parking in the parking lot. Our car got broken into, and there was broken glass from other cars nearby too. People probably park there and look for victims. Be aware of your surroundings. We will never come back here. read more

Really fun course for a shorter course. A lot of interesting holes with different shaped shots needed. Only bad thing is greens need better maintenance... please fix the greens it should take much. some extra seed, a lil more water and rolling them regularly. read more

Lincoln Park Golf Course - Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have played this course a few times over the years including for my 40th birthday. It has a lot of (very) faded charm and the views and surroundings are incredible. Some really interesting and fun holes. The course gets 2 stars because (1) some of the conditions are unacceptable, particularly the clubhouse which is an embarrassment. They have also let the greens deteriorate in an appalling way (ball marks turning into holes in the green). And the drainage is so poor that there's a number of places where (even in dry weather) the fairways are basically mud. (2) I took two teen golfers there on a Monday--both have youth on course memberships. Per YOC's app, the course honors the $5 greens fee all day on weekdays (see attached). The pro shop refused to honor that and charged me $15 each. Very frustrating. read more

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If you live in SF and like to playing the muni courses, please get a Resident card. Otherwise, I'd feel bad dragging you out here. The course has some decent holes and the views of the City are really nice. But my favorite thing about this course is this one hole which has a 30 foot fence that tries to separate the course from the unwitting and innocent cars and homes to the right. Sufficed to say, the fence is not always able to contain a stray golf ball and you hear the sound of glass breaking and sometimes a car alarm going off. Sorry about that. I think I did yell Fore. read more

This is an "anything goes golf-course." The starter is not too strict about timing, you'll play alone or with only your partner most times, and pedestrians walk through the course. There's a breathtaking view on Hole 17, and overall it is a pleasant scenery. Its good for people who don't take golf too seriously. Do not play in wet conditions...like not even after 1-2 days of rain. It is not well a well kept course and does not drain well. $50 is honestly kind of a lot for the conditions they keep the course in... read more

I joined the LPGC in 2006, and as a native of San Francisco, I can't recommend a spunkier, good-natured, competitive, and historically significant municipal golf course to be a part of than the Lincoln Park Golf Club. We play the home course in tournament format on various Saturdays and Sundays only, using our course handicaps as a way to keep the field even. We also head south to Monterey to play courses like Poppy Hills and Pacific Grove, while also playing local courses such as Napa, Bennett Valley, Poppy Ridge, and Oakland Metro. My handicap started off in the high teens, but after playing with this group and knowing I can compete for Pro Shop prize money, or even qualify to represent Lincon in NCGA events (paid for by the Club!), I've elevated my game and I've even had the opportunity to play courses like Poppy Hills, Spyglass Hills, and Bayonet (for free!). You can't beat the views on the 17th tee and even though the course is short, you're challenged with your shot-making abilities on every hole! I highly recommend joining the club, since they accept anyone regardless of age, skill level, or even location. No matter who you are, you'll fit right in, and you'll be glad you joined. read more

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