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Harding Park, Golf Course, San Francisco

Stay On Path
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A sign on the side of the gate leading into the Golf Course. It read:

Attention: Visitors to Harding Park
Please stay on the paths indicated. Thanks!
[orange line] Pedestrian Path (Walkers, Joggers, etc.)
This is the only path of travel through the Harding Park Golf Course. Cart paths indicated on this plan are strictly for golfers. For your own safety, stay on this path of travel. Thank you!

[blue star] Cart Path Intersection
Path for golf carts and golfers only. No access beyond this point.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:41:08 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124108_3637BCX
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The Road In
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The pedestrian path in was also the automobile road in. Despite this being a municipally owned golf course, it was not pedestrian friendly. Highway access was along this Harding Road in, just off of Skyline Boulevard (behind).


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:41:46 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124146_3638BCX
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The 17th hole
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There are two courses inside Harding Park Golf Course, the 18-hole Harding Park Course, and the 9-Hole Fleming Course. Here was hole 17 of the Harding Park Course.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:41:52 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124152_3639BCX
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Tall Trees
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The golf course was filled with tall, mature cypress trees. This made for a very scenic drive in.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:44:35 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124435_3641BCX
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Big Trees
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Two golfers played just beyond the trees. The cart path was evident with the cart at the left edge of the image. The size of the golfers demonstrated the massive width of the trees.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:45:20 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124520_3643BCX
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Flowers And A Lake
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A world famous nature photographer external link walked along one of the golf cart paths. Just beyond was Lake Merced. And in the foreground was a mass of yellow wild flowers.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:45:40 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124540_3642BCX
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At Road's End
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The roadway into the golf course ended at a parking lot. The sign to the right read:

Welcome to Harding Park
Home of The Presidents Cup 2009 external link


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:46:30 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124630_3644BCX
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Driving Range
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The driving range was just off the parking lot. A tall fenced area within which there were no trees.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:47:12 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124712_3645BCX
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The Parking Lot
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The parking lot was large enough for many cars. The lot widened such that all parking was resonably equal distance from the club house. The nearest bus stop was over 1/2 mile away.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:47:44 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124744_3647BCX
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Side View Of The Driving Range
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A side view of the driving range as seen looking through the tall fence.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:48:16 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124816_3648BCX
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The Club House
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The club house had an electric cart corral out front. Inside the club house was the Harding Grill (menu external link).


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:49:22 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #124922_3649BCX
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Young Trees
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The parking lot as viewed from the front of the club house. Notice that the only young trees on this course were in the parking lot. Perhaps they were added for last year's Presidents Cup match.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:50:04 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #125004_3651BCX
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Putting Green
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A putting green was just behind the club house. The sign read:

No Chipping

Chipping a ball means to give it a little extra loft by striking it low (close to the grass). A missjudged chipping shot can injure grass.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:51:40 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #125140_3655BCX
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Warehouse For Carts
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Behind the club house was a cart path that led to the warehouse were electric carts were recharged and maintained.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:52:20 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #125200_3656BCX
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The 18th hole
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The 18th hole with its incredibly scenic background.


Harding Park Golf Course by Lake Merced   •  Harding Road, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted 20 September 2010)   •  (Photo taken 12:52:06 Sunday 28 March 2010)   •  © 2010 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #125206_3657BCX
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