From The Fairmont San Francisco Best Nearby Golf Courses (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Francisco, CA San Francisco Golf Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) Junipero Serra Blvd at Brotherhood Way, San Francisco  CA  94102 • 415-469-4122 Distance: ~6.42 mi         Description: An extremely exclusive course shared by only a handful of members and their guests. Another Tillinghast gem, the course features extremely fast greens that border on the impossible if you're on the wrong side of the hole. Given options to either lay-up or to go-for-it, golfers of all levels will be challenged by this remarkable course. Caddies are mandatory and will prove to be helpful. Olympic Club – Lake (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 599 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco  CA  94132 • 415-404-4300 • 415-587-8338 Distance: ~7.43 mi         Description: As the host site for a number of major championships, including four U.S. Opens, this outstanding course speaks for itself. With no water hazards in play and only one fairway bunker, your only problem becomes the thick rough and dense tree lines. An extremely exclusive club; only members and their guests are permitted to play this pristine course. Half Moon Bay Golf Links – Ocean (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 2000 Fairway Dr, Half Moon Bay  CA  94019 • 650-726-4438 Distance: ~24.75 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: HALF MOON BAY. This Arthur Hills course is a true Scottish links-style course with wide, rolling fairways that often serve up uneven lies. Trouble comes in the form of well-placed fairway and greenside bunkers and tall, wispy grasses that make shots out of the rough very challenging. These greens are average in size but very demanding. With most holes running along the coast and very few trees to provide protection, the wind can wreak havoc on even the smallest mistake. Of course, the scenery is something to brag about, even if your score is not. Stanford Golf Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 198 Junipero Serra Blvd, Stanford  CA  94305 • 650-323-0944 Distance: ~28.47 mi         Description: STANFORD. From the Red Barn and the San Francisquito Creek to the Student Observatory, this course is filled with history. Located on a farm acquired by Stanford University in the late 1800s, the course has built a tradition all its own. With tons of water and sand, trouble awaits miss-hit shots. Stanford Club plays host to a number of annual intercollegiate tournaments and is the home of both the Stanford Men's and Women's golf teams. Pasatiempo Golf Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 18 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz  CA  95060 • 831-459-9155 Distance: ~58.45 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: SANTA CRUZ. The home of Alister MacKenzie, one of golf's most distinguished architects, this course overlooking Monterey Bay is a masterpiece. The biggest challenge lies in the barranca that winds throughout the course. With several holes requiring that you cross the hazard, penalty shots can add up if you're not hitting the ball well. The Links at Spanish Bay (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach  CA  93953 • 831-647-7495 Distance: ~85.64 mi User Rating: 5 / 10         Description: PEBBLE BEACH. Step back in time with the most authentic Scottish links-style course in the U.S. Features found on this course lining the Pacific Coast include mounded fairways, sand dunes, and a number of fairway and greenside bunkers. With extremely difficult wind, shots of all types are affected – even putts. Located in Pebble Beach, the scenic drive down the coast and the chance to play this remarkable course are well worth the trip. Monterey Peninsula Country Club – Dunes (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 3000 Club Dr, Pebble Beach  CA  93953 • 831-372-8141 Distance: ~86.20 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: PEBBLE BEACH. The Shore Course is more wooded than its sister course and also has the added dangers of numerous bunkers and dense, tree-lined fairways. Also located in beautiful Pebble Beach. The two-hour drive is well worth the trip to see this beauty. While several holes run alongside the ocean, the majority of the course is situated more inland. Monterey Peninsula Country Club – Shore (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 3000 Club Dr, Pebble Beach  CA  93953 • 831-372-8141 Distance: ~86.20 mi User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: PEBBLE BEACH. Aptly named, this beautiful course starts out with relatively narrow, tree-lined fairways but closes with holes bordering the Pacific coast. The wide-open, windswept areas of the course will challenge golfers of all abilities. Cypress Point Club (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) 17 Mile Dr and Portolla, Pebble Beach  CA  93953 • 831-624-6444 Distance: ~86.94 mi         Description: PEBBLE BEACH. Located about two hours south of San Francisco, this course is a must-see. With ever-changing weather conditions, it can play differently from hour to hour. Bordered by deep rough and numerous bunkers, fairways are in excellent condition. Both sand dunes and bunkers surround the tiny greens. With the ocean coming into play on seven different occasions, breathtaking views are common on this world-class course. Spyglass Hill Golf Course (Attractions & Activities - Golf Courses) Spyglass Hill Rd, Pebble Beach  CA  93953 • 831-625-8563 • 800-654-9300 Distance: ~87.34 mi         Description: PEBBLE BEACH. Spyglass, which offers an unmatched challenge, is another spectacular course located in Pebble Beach. Situated on Spyglass Hill, its changes in elevation and rolling hills require you to hit every shot in your bag. Greens are average in size but very quick. One of the host sites for the AT&T National Pro-Am, this course is one of the toughest around. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.