Albert Warren Tillinghast was probably the greatest American golf course architect of his day and “Tilly” was the genius who crafted the course for San Francisco Golf Club in 1915.
Albert Warren Tillinghast was probably the greatest American golf course architect of his day and “Tilly” was the genius who crafted the course for San Francisco Golf Club in 1915.
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Apr. 5, 2026
6
Fergal O'Leary
At a place like SFGC, time moves very slowly, and ‘change’ is thankfully not a constant factor.
Aug. 3, 2025
5.5
Ryan Smyth
San Francisco Golf Club is like a glass of aged Scotch: smooth, rich, and quietly complex.
Jun. 6, 2025
5
Reto Garo
Tucked away in San Francisco, this course has the feel of a hidden gem—quiet, understated, and absolutely steeped in history.
May. 4, 2025
5
Aristotle
Hands down SFGC is the most prestigious 'members only' club north of Cypress Point Club on the west coast.
Sep. 1, 2023
5.5
Alex Frolish
It is nearly 20 years now since Tom Doak rejuvenated one of Tillinghast’s finest pieces of work (in the eyes of many that have been lucky enough to see it up close and personal).
Sep. 9, 2022
6
Javier Pintos
The Winged Foot of the West, only Tilly Course in the area with the next one being in the center of the country, far away from his prolific career in the Philadelphia and NY rea.
Nov. 2, 2020
5.5
Peter Wood
San Francisco GC is hard to find!
May. 14, 2018
6
regripped
SFGC is world class, of that there is no doubt.
Nov. 30, 2016
6
David Davis
Tillinghast is of course well known for leaving his mark all over the East Coast of the US with great championship courses.
Nov. 12, 2016
5
John Sabino
San Francisco Golf Club gives Bethpage Black a run for being A.
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