Golf
Gleneagles Golf Course. Expect to use every club in your bag to tackle the fast, sloping greens and unpredictable winds at this challenging 9-hole, par-36 course that, truth be told, is a little worse for wear. McLaren Park, 2100 Sunnydale Ave., off Persia Ave., San Francisco, California, 94134. 415/587–2425; www.gleneaglesgolfsf.com.
Golden Gate Park Golf Course. The lovely 9-hole, par-3 course in Golden Gate Park, just above Ocean Beach, is a beginner's paradise, but more-seasoned players might be put off by the lax play and wayward balls. 970 47th Ave. near Fulton St., Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, 94121. 415/751–8987; www.goldengateparkgolf.com.
TPC Harding Park Golf Course. This complex includes an 18-hole, par-72 course and a 9-hole, par-30 Jack Fleming–designed course. The 9-hole course has all the characteristics of a championship course but is less difficult. Both have fantastic views. Book tee times as far in advance as possible. 99 Harding Rd., at Skyline Blvd., San Francisco, California, 94132. 415/664–4690; tpc.com/hardingpark.
Lincoln Park Golf Course. The 18-hole, par-68 course has magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge, but the somewhat scraggly greens don't hold up well in damp weather. 300 34th Ave. at Clement St., Richmond, San Francisco, California, 94121. 415/221–9911; lincolnparkgolfcourse.com.
Presidio Golf Course. Wild coyotes can sometimes be spotted along this challenging, well-maintained course located in the Presidio. 300 Finley Rd., at Arguello Blvd., Presidio, San Francisco, California, 94129. 415/561–4661; www.presidiogolf.com.
