TPC Harding Park San Francisco, California
TPC Harding Park is a par-60 public course in San Francisco, California, playing 7,153 yards from the Tour tees with a rating of 74.1 and slope of 128. TPC Harding Park is the only city-owned public course managed by the PGA TOUR, set along cypress-lined Lake Merced in San Francisco and host of the 2020 PGA Championship.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 60 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,153 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.1 / 128 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.7218, -122.4916 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour | 7,153 | 6,541 | 72 | 74.1 | 128 |
| Blue | 6,842 | 6,256 | 72 | 72.7 | 125 |
| Blue/White Combo | 6,548 | 5,987 | 72 | 71.2 | 123 |
| White | 6,380 | 5,834 | 72 | 70.4 | 122 |
| White/Red Combo | 6,136 | 5,611 | 72 | 69.4 | 121 |
| Red | 5,849 | 5,348 | 72 | 68 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour 74.1/128 | 413 | 446 | 183 | 607 | 392 | 472 | 342 | 228 | 545 | 3628 | 561 | 199 | 492 | 429 | 467 | 406 | 336 | 169 | 466 | 3525 | 7153 |
| Blue 72.7/125 | 393 | 428 | 163 | 583 | 361 | 437 | 342 | 198 | 526 | 3431 | 553 | 189 | 474 | 412 | 440 | 401 | 330 | 169 | 443 | 3411 | 6842 |
| Blue/White Combo 71.2/123 | 393 | 392 | 163 | 543 | 338 | 388 | 342 | 180 | 526 | 3265 | 553 | 153 | 474 | 374 | 407 | 401 | 330 | 169 | 422 | 3283 | 6548 |
| White 70.4/122 | 377 | 392 | 152 | 543 | 338 | 388 | 331 | 180 | 510 | 3211 | 526 | 153 | 454 | 374 | 407 | 374 | 306 | 153 | 422 | 3169 | 6380 |
| White/Red Combo 69.4/121 | 377 | 354 | 152 | 504 | 338 | 344 | 331 | 171 | 510 | 3081 | 499 | 153 | 454 | 374 | 366 | 343 | 306 | 153 | 407 | 3055 | 6136 |
| Red 68/117 | 344 | 354 | 135 | 504 | 307 | 344 | 307 | 171 | 484 | 2950 | 499 | 122 | 405 | 361 | 366 | 343 | 275 | 121 | 407 | 2899 | 5849 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Tour (7,153 yards, 74.1/128)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 5, 607 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/White Combo (6,548 yards, 71.2/123)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,849 yards, 68/117)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 17 (121 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 607 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 169 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 466-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is TPC Harding Park known for?
TPC Harding Park is known as the only city-owned public golf course managed by the PGA TOUR. Located along cypress-lined Lake Merced in San Francisco, it hosted the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2009 Presidents Cup. Originally opened in 1925, a major renovation restored it to championship caliber, making it one of America's top-rated municipal courses.
What is the slope and rating of TPC Harding Park?
TPC Harding Park has a course rating of 74.1 and slope of 128 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68 with a slope of 117.
How long is TPC Harding Park?
From the back tees, TPC Harding Park plays 7,153 yards. The course is par 60 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at TPC Harding Park?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 607-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at TPC Harding Park?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Tour tees (7,153 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,849 yards).
Is TPC Harding Park public or private?
TPC Harding Park is a public golf course in San Francisco, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near TPC Harding Park?
Nearby courses include Gleneagles Golf Course (San Francisco), Crystal Springs Golf Course (Burlingame), Mill Valley Golf Course (Mill Valley), Corica Park Golf Course (Alameda).
Is there a yardage book for TPC Harding Park?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for TPC Harding Park with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does TPC Harding Park have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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