Matt Cohn takes you on a tour of this sub 5,200 yard, par 68 course that surely occupies some of the best land in world golf. His timing is impeccable too as the San Francisco city golf championships are starting, with the championship stroke play qualifying beginning a couple of weekends from now.
The contrasting turf and Matt’s camera skills provide a real sense of the rambunctious land forms that define Lincoln Park. The views
out to the Golden Gate Bridge aren’t too shabby either. Though a huge fan of the potential of the place, Matt doesn’t mask the shortcomings regarding how the course is currently presented. Indeed, he even ponders if the place is being sabotaged by blatant neglect in order for the land to be utilized in other manners. The course is perpetually soft and squishy, thanks in part to too many trees. Starting at the first, Matt acknowledges that the crowned green doesn’t shed balls properly due to the soft playing conditions. So it goes throughout the round with the course failing to live up to its potential as the ball never bounces about properly.
Still, a round here is a one of a kind roller-coaster ride with every golfer needing to see its famous 17th hole. Plus you can then easily repair for a meal/grog at the famous Tee Off Bar & Grill one block away.
What a disgrace that municipalities in such an outdoor oriented state as California mishandle on a continual basis such prized assets like Lincoln Park and Sharp Park. Matt’s writing and photos hammer that point home while showing that muted fun can be still be had with a round at historic Lincoln Park.
Best,