Is the San Francisco Resident Golf Card worth it?
Quick answer
10 rounds to pay back the $139 card.
In the scenario “Lincoln Park, weekday”, you save $14.00 per round ($63 without vs $49 with). Across the scenarios below the range is 9 to 10 rounds.
Term: Two years from date of issuance. Only count rounds you will actually play in that window.
At a glance
- Price
- $139; renewal $139Rates as of 7/1/26.
- Other versions
- Pacifica Resident Golf Card (Sharp Park only): $307
- Replacement card: $39
- Term
- Two years from date of issuance
- Valid at
- TPC Harding Park, Fleming, Lincoln Park, Sharp Park, Golden Gate Park, Gleneagles
- Type
- Resident ID card
What's included
- Resident green-fee rates at Lincoln Park, Sharp Park, Golden Gate Park and Gleneagles
- TPC Harding Park and Fleming use dynamic pricing that guarantees SF Resident Cardholders the lowest rate available
- Resident tee-time booking at Lincoln Park
Who can buy it (resident / non-resident rules)
- Resident: San Francisco residents (government photo ID plus proof-of-residency documents dated within 90 days) and owners of San Francisco property who pay property tax on it. Pacifica residents can buy a Pacifica card valid at Sharp Park only.
- Non-resident: Not available. Non-residents pay the standard rate.
- Residents only. If you do not live in the qualifying area, this card is not an option.
Break-even by scenario
| Scenario | Without | With | Saves / round | Break-even ($139) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park, weekdaySF Rec & Park rates: Lincoln Park standard weekday $63 vs San Francisco Resident $49. source | $63 | $49 | $14.00 | 10 rounds |
| Lincoln Park, weekend (Fri-Sun)Lincoln Park standard weekend $70 vs resident $55 (weekend rates apply Friday-Sunday). source | $70 | $55 | $15.00 | 10 rounds |
| Sharp Park, weekdaySharp Park standard weekday $79 vs Resident Card Holder $63. source | $79 | $63 | $16.00 | 9 rounds |
| Golden Gate Park (9 holes), weekdayGolden Gate Park (9 holes) standard weekday $45 vs resident $28. source | $45 | $28 | $17.00 | 9 rounds |
Break-even = pass price ÷ savings per round, rounded up. Included complimentary or bonus rounds are not netted out. Methodology.
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Data notes & caveats
- The card lasts two years, so break-even rounds are spread over two years, not one.
- TPC Harding Park and Fleming use on-demand pricing, so no fixed resident vs standard rate is published for them.
- Lincoln Park reservations made 8 or more days ahead carry a $2-per-player booking fee.
- Online applications can take several weeks to process; cards are also issued at the TPC Harding Park golf shop (Monday-Wednesday) and at McLaren Lodge by appointment.
Sources & verification
- Official pass page: https://sfrecpark.org/1385/Resident-Cards
- https://sfrecpark.org/1384/Rates-and-Tee-Times
- https://tpc.com/hardingpark/resident-program/
Last verified · data confidence: high. Prices and rules change; confirm with the issuer before buying. ParPass is not affiliated with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Is something out of date? Send us the official link.