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One of approximately 30 college courses in the country, Stanford Golf Course opened in 1930 and was designed by famed architects George C. Thomas and Billy Bell Jr. It underwent a renovation by John Harbottle in 2008. In 2018, all bunkers were rebuilt and several holes were modified.

Located on campus below the scenic foothills, the sprawling, championship layout is flanked by majestic oak trees and meandering San Francisquito Creek, the latter coming into play on nearly half the course. Each hole offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, and San Francisco, about 30 miles north, can be seen from the elevated 18th tee.

Home to the nationally-ranked men’s and women’s golf programs, and the Cardinal cross country teams, Stanford Golf Course was ranked No. 88 in the world in 1993 by Golf Magazine. In a poll of college golf coaches in 2009, the course was ranked No. 3 in the nation. In 2015, Stanford was rated the No. 6 college course in the country by Golfweek.

Rich in tradition and history, World Golf Hall of Famers Tom Watson and Mickey Wright honed their games on the courses, as did future Hall of Famer, Tiger Woods. The course was also home to former USGA Presidents Sandy Tatum, Grant Spaeth and Walter Driver.

Stanford Golf Course has been the site of many important tournaments, including men’s and women’s NCAA Championships, U.S. Open Qualifying, USGA Junior Amateur Qualifying, and The Gathering, a former PGA Senior Tour event. Each year, the course hosts The Goodwin, a top men’s collegiate tournament, and two women’s events: the Stanford Intercollegiate hosted by Professor Condoleezza Rice, and the Peg Barnard Invitational.

Department of Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation

The Stanford Golf Course is a University-owned facility under the direction and supervision of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER). All constituents are subject to rules and regulations established by DAPER. Stanford University reserves the right to change the membership fees, green fees and other charges at any time without prior notice. Neither DAPER nor Stanford University is responsible for the personal property of golfers. Golf bags and other personal property should not be left unattended in the parking lot, near the clubhouse, or on the course. Failure to comply with rules and regulations will result in suspension of playing privileges.

Access & Identification

Constituents - Playing privileges are available to Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Members of the Golf Course and their guests. Constituent groups, their spouses, dependents and guests have specifically designated times of access to the golf course (see the above links for specific constituent access, rates, guest rules and reservations).

Identification - Constituents who hold Stanford University identification must show current identification to gain access to the course. Alumni must be members of the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) and present their Alumni identification card to gain access to the course.

Access - Rules of access for each constituent group can be found through the links above. With some exceptions, the first four tee times of each day are reserved for Members of the Golf Course. The next four tee times are reserved for constituents who pay a daily green fee. The cycle of four member tee-time and four non-member constituent tee times repeats throughout the course of the day. Exceptions to this rule are Tuesdays between 7:30-9:30 AM, Wednesdays before 9:00 AM, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays before 11:00 AM. Team events and member events also impact daily tee time reservations.

Hours of Operation

The golf course is open Tuesday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. The golf shop opens at 6:15 AM and closes just after sunset. The course and all practice areas are closed to all constituents on Mondays except Stanford Golf Team members and golf course management. DAPER offers the golf course to charitable fundraising groups, amateur associations and others on several Mondays every year. The course and all practice facilities are open on University holidays. The golf course and golf shop are closed at 1:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day and closed all day on Christmas Day.

University Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Rates

Rates for each constituent group are defined on the constituent pages. 9-hole rates are only applicable on the back nine before 18-hole players make the turn or after twilight begins. 9-hole rates are otherwise not available for players starting from the first tee. Exception: junior guests of constituents age 17 and under may play 18 holes from the first tee at the accompanied guest nine-hole rate.

Tee time Reservations

Students, Faculty/Staff (F/S) and Alumni may reserve 3 days in advance beginning at 6:30 AM. Exception: due to course closure on Mondays, Students, F/S, and Alumni may reserve 4 days in advance on Sunday for a Thursday tee time. Regular Members of the Golf Course and Faculty/Staff Members of the Golf Course may reserve 7 days in advance beginning at 6:15 AM. Inactive Members may reserve 4 days in advance beginning at 6:15 AM and may also reserve one tee time per month 7 days in advance beginning at 6:15 AM. Any player who plays before 8:00 AM from the first tee is expected to play in 4 hours or less. Tee times which are not reserved by 3:00 PM the day before play may be reserved by any constituent with access to the course. See Guest Rules below for more detail.

Guest Rules

Wednesdays before 9:00 AM and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays before 11:00 AM, the golf course is reserved for Members of the Golf Course and their guests. Specific guest rules apply. On Wednesdays, members are allowed one guest per foursome before 9:00 AM. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, members are allowed one guest per foursome before 9:00 AM and one guest per member between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Constituents who are not Members of the Golf Course may bring up to three guests at any time that the constituent has access. Exception: if a non-member constituent reserves a time the day prior on Wednesday before 9:00 AM, or Saturday, Sunday or Holiday before 11:00 AM, the constituent must follow the guest rules.

Spouses

Spouses of Students and Faculty/Staff have the same privileges as their spouse provided they have current Stanford identification. Spouses of Alumni and Members of the Golf Course without an Associate Membership are guests.

Dependents

A dependent is defined as a constituent's son or daughter who is under the age of 18 (17 and under). Access and rules for dependents of Members of the Golf Course who obtain an Associate Membership are different than access and rules for any other constituent dependent.

Associate Member Dependents

An Associate Member dependent is the dependent of a Member of the Golf Course who has obtained an Associate Membership. Access is granted to Associate Member dependents under the age of 19 (18 and under) or 23 (22 and under) if the dependent is a full time student currently enrolled in 12 or more semester or quarter units.

18-Hole Play

All players must register by name in the golf shop prior to play. All play must start from the first tee unless approved by the golf shop staff (some exceptions are made for special events and specific tournament formats). Each player must have their own set of clubs. Unauthorized persons or players who have not checked in the golf shop will be asked to leave immediately or return to the golf shop to check in. Four players is the maximum number of players allowed in a group. Groups of five or more will be asked to split up immediately. A single player has no standing and will give way to a group of players. Any group playing a full round is entitled to pass a player or group playing a shorter round. If a group fails to keep its place on the course and falls one full hole behind the group in front, it must allow the group following to pass. Play on the golf course is governed by the rules of the United States Golf Association.

Student Scrip Cards

Currently registered Stanford students and their spouses with University identification may purchase a Student Scrip Card. Scrip cards allow 10 rounds of golf at a discounted rate from the current student rate. Scrip cards are available for purchase in the golf shop and are available to Stanford students and their spouses only.

Back Nine Play & Twilight Play

9-hole and twilight rates are offered. Rates vary depending on constituent type. The back 9 (holes #10 through #18) are available for play the first hour of daylight except Thursdays and sometimes Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Check the golf course calendar for special events. Players starting on the back 9 must clear the tenth green at a pace so as to not interfere with play that began from the first tee. The twilight rate is available to players playing from the first tee (#1). The twilight rate begins 3 hours prior to sunset.

Practice

Practice on the golf course is prohibited. Hitting multiple shots off the tee, in the fairway, from the rough and onto the greens is considered practicing on the course and is not allowed. Violators will be warned first. If the warning is ignored, the player will be removed from the course. Practice is allowed in the designated areas adjacent to the 18th fairway, near the 10th tee, and near the 1st green.

Service Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in the clubhouse or on the golf course with the exception of service dogs.

Course and Turf Maintenance

Players are required to replace divots, rake bunkers, and repair ball marks to help maintain the condition of the course. It is the player's responsibility to make repairs. All players must respect signs directing foot and cart traffic on the course. After raking a bunker, the rake is to be placed inside the bunker. Privately owned powered single-bag carts are permitted on the course provided rules and marked areas are observed.

Safety

In order to avoid possible accidents, the speed of automobiles on the road approaching the golf course and in the parking lot is limited to 10 miles per hour. All automobiles must be parked in designated parking spaces.

Lockers

Clubhouse lockers are made available to Members of the Golf Course for a fee. Lockers are rented for a period of one year. Rates, information and rules regarding rental are available in the golf shop. Lockers are made available to individuals only. Sharing lockers is prohibited.

Golf Carts , Pull Carts & Club Rental

Golf carts, non-motorized pull carts and golf clubs are available for 9-Hole or 18-Hole rates. The maximum number of riders per golf cart is two. Golf course pull carts and privately owned pull carts are not permitted in the clubhouse. Exception: privately owned pull carts stored in lockers must be taken in and out the back door of the clubhouse.

Clubhouse

Golf clubs are not permitted in the clubhouse. Exception: clubs stored in lockers must be taken in and out the back door of the clubhouse. Clubs shall not be carried through the dining room. Exceptions may be made for rain delays during competitive events.

Dress Code

Appropriate golf attire including shirts, slacks, shorts, skirts or dresses must be worn at all times. Shirts with a collar, mock neck, or turtle neck are preferred. Golf shoes, tennis shoes or golf sandals are required. Sandals other than golf sandals are not allowed. Bare feet are not allowed.

Playing Rates

	Weekdays Tues-Fri	Weekends Sat-Sun	Twilight Back 9 Weekdays	Twilight Back 9 Weekends
Student**	$25	$25	$13	$13
Faculty / Staff	$70	$80	$35	$40
Alumni	$120	$120	$60	$60
Accompanied Guests***	$125	$125	$65	$65
University Guests***	$175	$175	$95	$95
Golf Carts	$34	$34	$22	$22
Golf Carts (one rider)	$19	$19	$14	$14
Pull Carts	$6	$6	$4	$4
* See constituent privileges for more information. Students may purchase a discounted 10-play scrip card at the Pro Shop * Each guest is limited to two rounds per month **Student rates apply after 11 am on weekends and holidays

Practice Balls

	25 Balls	50 Balls	75 Balls	100 Balls
General Public	$4	$7	$10	$13
Stanford Affiliates	$3	$6	$8	$11

Getting Tee Times

Who can reserve	Days in advance	Time to call
Members	7 Days*	6:15 am
+ Any tee-times not booked by 3:00 p.m. the day before play will be open to all others allowed to play on the course. + Tee times can be reserved in person or on the phone

Currently registered Stanford undergraduate, graduate students and their spouses may play the golf course at specifically designated times upon presentation of their current quarter student body card or spouse card and positive identification. Dependent sons and daughters of students under the age of 18 (17 and under) may play at the student rate at specifically designated times and must be accompanied by their parent. Students, spouses and their sons and daughters pay a daily green fee.

Post-Doctoral students with a current student body card enjoy Student Privileges.

Student/Spouse Access 18-hole ($25) - 9-Hole ($13)
- Anytime Thursday and Friday
- Tuesdays before 7:50 or after 9:30
- Wednesdays after 9:00 AM
- Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays after 11:00 AM
- Back nine available from daybreak Tuesday through Sunday on a first come, first served basis except Thursdays
Dependent Access* 18-hole ($25) - 9-Hole ($13)
- Anytime Thursday and Friday
- Wednesday after 9:00 AM
- Saturday, Sunday and Holiday after 12:30
- Back nine available from daybreak Tuesday through Sunday on a first come, first served basis except Thursdays
*Must be accompanied by their parent

Guest Access 18-hole ($125) - 9-Hole ($65)
- Students and spouses may bring up to three guests.
- Students' guests must play during specifically designated guest times.
- Guests 17 and under may play at the 9-hole guest rate ($65).
- Guests 18 and older may play at the 18-hole guest rate ($125).
- Dependent sons and daughters may not bring guests unless accompanied by their parent.
Tee Time Reservations

Students and their spouses may reserve a tee time up to 3 days in advance beginning at 6:30 AM. Exception: due to course closure on Mondays, students and their spouses may book 4 days in advance on Sunday for a Thursday tee time. Sons and daughters of students may not book tee times.

Holidays

The course and all practice facilities are open on University holidays - see holidays below. The golf course and golf shop are closed at 1:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day and closed all day on Christmas Day.

General Golf Course Rules & Regulations

Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER)

The Stanford Golf Course is a University-owned facility under the direction and supervision of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER). All constituents are subject to rules and regulations established by DAPER. Stanford University reserves the right to change the membership fees, green fees and other charges at any time without prior notice. Neither DAPER nor Stanford University is responsible for the personal property of golfers. Golf bags and other personal property should not be left unattended in the parking lot, near the clubhouse, or on the course. Failure to comply with rules and regulations will result in suspension of playing privileges.

Access & Identification

Constituents - Playing privileges are available to Students, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Members of the Golf Course and their guests. Constituent groups, their spouses, dependents and guests have specifically designated times of access to the golf course (see the above links for specific constituent access, rates, guest rules and reservations).

Identification - Constituents who hold Stanford University identification must show current identification to gain access to the course. Alumni must be members of the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) and present their Alumni identification card to gain access to the course.

Hours of Operation

The golf course is open Tuesday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. The golf shop opens at 6:15 AM and closes just after sunset. The course and all practice areas are closed to all constituents on Mondays except Stanford Golf Team members and golf course management. DAPER offers the golf course to charitable fundraising groups, amateur associations and others on several Mondays every year. The course and all practice facilities are open on University holidays. The golf course and golf shop are closed at 1:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day and closed all day on Christmas Day.

University Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Dress Code

Appropriate golf attire including shirts, slacks, shorts, skirts or dresses must be worn at all times. Shirts with a collar, mock neck, or turtle neck are preferred. Golf shoes, tennis shoes or golf sandals are required. Sandals other than golf sandals are not allowed. Bare feet are not allowed.

18-Hole Play

All players must register by name in the golf shop prior to play. All play must start from the first tee unless approved by the golf shop staff (some exceptions are made for special events and specific tournament formats). Each player must have their own set of clubs. Unauthorized persons or players who have not checked in the golf shop will be asked to leave immediately or return to the golf shop to check in. Four players is the maximum number of players allowed in a group. Groups of five or more will be asked to split up immediately. A single player has no standing and will give way to a group of players. Any group playing a full round is entitled to pass a player or group playing a shorter round. If a group fails to keep its place on the course and falls one full hole behind the group in front, it must allow the group following to pass. Play on the golf course is governed by the rules of the United States Golf Association.

Back Nine Play & Twilight Play

9-hole and twilight rates are offered. Rates vary depending on constituent type. The back 9 (holes #10 through #18) are available for play the first hour of daylight except Thursdays and sometimes Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Check the golf course calendar for special events. Players starting on the back 9 must clear the tenth green at a pace so as to not interfere with play that began from the first tee. The twilight rate is available to players playing from the first tee (#1). The twilight rate begins 3 hours prior to sunset.

Practice

Practice on the golf course is prohibited. Hitting multiple shots off the tee, in the fairway, from the rough and onto the greens is considered practicing on the course and is not allowed. Violators will be warned first. If the warning is ignored, the player will be removed from the course. Practice is allowed in the designated areas adjacent to the 18th fairway, near the 10th tee, and near the 1st green.

Student Scrip Cards

Currently registered Stanford students and their spouses with University identification may purchase a Student Scrip Card. Scrip cards allow 10 rounds of golf at a discounted rate from the current student rate. Scrip cards are available for purchase in the golf shop and are available to Stanford students and their spouses only.

Course and Turf Maintenance

Players are required to replace divots, rake bunkers, and repair ball marks to help maintain the condition of the course. It is the player's responsibility to make repairs. All players must respect signs directing foot and cart traffic on the course. After raking a bunker, the rake is to be placed inside the bunker. Privately owned powered single-bag carts are permitted on the course provided rules and marked areas are observed.

Safety

In order to avoid possible accidents, the speed of automobiles on the road approaching the golf course and in the parking lot is limited to 10 miles per hour. All automobiles must be parked in designated parking spaces.

Service Dogs

Dogs are not allowed in the clubhouse or on the golf course with the exception of service dogs.

Lockers

Clubhouse lockers are made available to Members of the Golf Course for a fee. Lockers are rented for a period of one year. Rates, information and rules regarding rental are available in the golf shop. Lockers are made available to individuals only. Sharing lockers is prohibited.

Golf Carts , Pull Carts & Club Rental

Golf carts, non-motorized pull carts and golf clubs are available for 9-Hole or 18-Hole rates. The maximum number of riders per golf cart is two. Golf course pull carts and privately owned pull carts are not permitted in the clubhouse. Exception: privately owned pull carts stored in lockers must be taken in and out the back door of the clubhouse.

Clubhouse

Golf clubs are not permitted in the clubhouse. Exception: clubs stored in lockers must be taken in and out the back door of the clubhouse. Clubs shall not be carried through the dining room. Exceptions may be made for rain delays during competitive events.

Students & Their Geusts' Playing Rates

	Weekdays Tues-Fri	Weekends Sat-Sun	Twilight Back 9 Weekdays	Twilight Back 9 Weekends
Students	$25	$25	$13	$13
Dependents 17 & under	$25	$25	$13	$13
Accompanied Guests**	$125	$125	$65	$65
Golf Carts	$34	$34	$22	$22
Golf Carts (one rider)	$19	$19	$14	$14
Pull Carts	$6	$6	$4	$4
* Students may purchase a 10-play scrip card from the golf shop at a discount from the student rates Each guest is limited to two rounds per month *Student rates apply after 11 am on weekends and holidays

Getting Tee Times

Who can reserve	Days in advance	Time to call
Students	3 Days*	6:30 am
* Exception: due to course closure on Mondays, students and their spouses may book 4 days in advance on Sunday for a Thursday tee time. + Any tee-times not booked by 3:00 p.m. the day before play will be open to all others allowed to play on the course. + Tee times can be reserved in person or on the phone

The Stanford course is a joy to play. It is both beautiful and difficult, and requires you to master every shot. It is a complete golf course.
-Tom Watson (class of '72)

Tom Watson said it best: "the Stanford course is a joy to play" and it will challenge any player. A steady game, not trying to overpower the course or hit every pin, can yield good results.

Greens are large, in good condition and roll true but have hard to read breaks. One key is to look for the subtle grain on the greens to help you read the slopes since the grain follows the slope. Thus downhill putts are a bit faster than they look and uphill putts a bit slower than they appear while the grain on sidehill slopes accentuate the breaks.

Although a par 70, scoring often will not be low mainly due to the greens and lack of roll on tee shots. The course plays longer than the yardage. A series of tough par 4s will test you throughout your round. Stanford is visually striking with many native areas separating 18 distinctive and memorable holes.

501 yards (black tee)

A reachable par 5 with a dramatic, elevated tee shot and a very deep green. It's 230 yards to carry the left bunker off the tee. The right bunker is 250 yards from the tee. Keep your tee shot right as the left bunker and rough beyond leave a poor angle for the 2nd shot. Avoid the short left bunker, 60 yards from the green, at all cost. With pin to the left, don't short-side yourself as the green falls away to the right. The green at the back breaks more than it looks. A good birdie hole.
423 yards (black tee)

A tough driving hole. 230 yards to carry the left bunker. Best to play a draw around the left bunker gaining extra distance as the ball kicks left in the fairway. It's about 240 yards to right bunker off the tee. Both fairway bunkers are very difficult from to play from with little chance to hit the green. Most 2nd shots hitting the green will kick a little to the left. There are subtle breaks on a big green. A bogey on this hole isn't too bad.
193 yards (black tee)

A long and challenging par 3. The hazard left and tall trees to the right catch many tee shots. The safer tee shot is to the right side of green. This green is very difficult to read and putt as it has a ridge running down the center. Downhill putts will roll out more than you think. A birdie is rare and a bogey here isn't a bad score.
146 yards (black tee)

A fairly short but often tough par 3. With the pin up front there is little room between the tight left bunker and the hazard to the right. Any shot hit right of the green kicks into the hazard. The bunker shot is a tough one unless the pin is back as the green slopes away. Birdies can be had but the key is to avoid a double on this hole.
396 yards (black tee)

A solid dogleg right par 4. Important to play left to avoid getting blocked on your 2nd shot by trees. There is plenty of room off the tee if you go left. Very large, elevated green has a left side slope sending errant shots off the green. Putts from back right to left and front are fast. A birdie hole with a well placed drive.
408 yards (black tee)

This #1 handicap hole requires a good drive. Off the tee, most should avoid the right side as the ball kicks right. Long hitters (260+ yards) can play down the right side, however, hitting into the open area past the right-side tree. The 2nd shot plays a bit longer than the yardage. The creek short of green (70-80 yards out) catches many errant 2nd shots. The back of the green slopes away.
479 yards (black tee)

This dogleg left par 5 is a good birdie hole. Hitting past the corner takes a 240+ yard drive and the green can be reached in 2 if a good drive is well positioned. Shorter hitters should play to the right side of the fairway to avoid being blocked by the corner trees. A very deep green slopes away at the very back but otherwise slopes back to front. With a back pin avoid the front bunker that would leave a difficult, long sand shot.
144 yards (black tee)

A short par 3 with a big green plays across a hazard -- check the wind carefully since the tee is sheltered. There are many, subtle breaks on the green. The hazard short and right of the green is only in play with a poor tee shot. The easiest of the five par threes at Stanford offers a good chance at birdie
348 yards (black tee)

This great, uphill dogleg requires good shotmaking from tee to green. The longer the tee shot, the more the hole opens up to the right. There is a hazard down the entire right side. Off the tee, aim at the right corner of the bunker (250 yards off the tee). All tee shots kick right. Add a club on your second shot and avoid the deep right bunker. The back to front sloping green is fast, especially in the back and front areas.
404 yards (black tee)

A strong uphill par 4 plays longer than the yardage. Favor the left side on your drive, which opens up the 2nd shot. To clear the right bunker takes a 220+ yard drive. Add a club on your second shot even if you're with the wind. A very deep, two-tiered green is challenging. Putting up the tier from front to back is very slow. The front half of the green is quite slopey. Par is a very good score here.
348 yards (black tee)

This short par 4 gives you choices off the tee. The right bunker is about 240 yards off the tee, left bunker a little shorter. Even top college players tend to lay up short of the fairway bunkers leaving a short iron 2nd shot from a level lie. Big hitters can nearly drive the green but trouble is brought into play left and right. The back of the green slopes away and putts from front to back are often hit long. The front half of the green is not sloped as much as it looks.
446 yards (black tee)

The signature hole at Stanford features two large oaks in the middle of a very wide fairway. Top players prefer to drive down the left side of fairway or into the rough to leave an open 2nd shot to the green. For average hitters anywhere in this wide fairway is okay as most play it as a 3-shot hole. The 2nd shot is challenging for almost everyone. The 2nd shot plays longer than the yardage as it's typically into a prevailing wind. A big, deep green once again slopes away at the back. Birdies are rare here.
406 yards (black tee)

A straight-away par 4 that's easy for long hitters but challenging for all others. The fairway is wide for long hitters who can carry the left bunker, about 240 yards off the tee. OB right is in play. Average players will be left with a rescue/long iron 2nd shot into yet another big green. Make sure to avoid the short bunker about 50 yards from the green to the left side. Downhill putts will be speedy on this green.
163 yards (black tee)

This mid-length par 3 offers more of a challenge than it first appears. Check the wind direction from the previous hole since it's protected at the tee. A steep bank short of the green makes uphill chip/pitch shots difficult. Stay below the hole as the big green slopes steeply from back to front. When pin placements are on the perimeter of the green avoid short-siding yourself as 2nd shots become very difficult here without plenty of green to work with.
347 yards (black tee)

This short dogleg-right par 4 gives you choices off the tee - a good tee shot and it's a definite birdie hole. The middle bunker is about 250 yards off the tee and the right fairway bunker 280 yards out. For most, a driver works well leaving a mid to short iron into the wide green. Longer drives (270 yards+) open up the tee shot and can result in only 40-80 yard pitch shots but these will be hit off sloped lies. For most players, avoid the right side off the tee as large trees block your line to the green. Stay below the pin on the green. The back and right sides of the green are steep and so leave your 2nd shot below and right of the hole.
490 yards (black tee)

This straightaway, uphill par 5 is only reachable by long hitters. The fairway bunker requires a 280 yard drive to clear it. It's a tight drive, safer down the left side to avoid the bunker as the fairway slopes to the right. A 2nd shot to left side of the fairway improves your chance of hitting green. You must avoid the trees to the right on your 2nd shot. Make sure to hit enough club on your 3rd shot and don't miss it right. Another very deep green sloping back to front. This green is fast downhill. Another birdie hole if played well.
167 yards (black tee)

This uphill par 3 is played into a large, two-tier green that provides the challenge. Often there is a helping wind but the hole still plays longer than the yardage. If the pin is on the right side of the lower tier, play left to leave a fairly easy putt. Missing right leaves a very difficult up and down. Avoid the front bunker as par is rare from there. The green is very fast from back to front on the lower tier.
422 yards (black tee)

On a clear day you can see downtown SF from the tee. This downhill finishing hole is a challenge despite a wide fairway. There is more trouble left off the tee from trees that often block a shot to the green, while driving down the right side of the hole leaves an open 2nd shot. You'll get some roll on this hole that plays into the prevailing wind. Downhill all the way, the 2nd shots are made tougher with the sloping lies. The big green is fairly deep and actually slopes away at the back of the green. The greenside bunkers are tough to get up and down from. Make sure you clear the right bunker on your 2nd. A great finish to a wonderful course.