Sharp Park Golf Course Public
Pacifica, California - 650/359-3380 www.sharpparkgc.com The famous golf course designer Alister Mackenzie designed Sharp Park Golf Course. Alister Mackenzie is best known for designing the Augusta National Golf Course, where the Master's Tournament is played. Although the Sharp Park Golf Course project was begun in 1929, the clubhouse was not completed and the grand opening was not held until April 16, 1932. More than 400 golfers played on the opening day. Over the years, there were several changes in the configuration of the links. In the 1930's storms eliminated some of the holes near the ocean. In the late 50's and early 60's a new freeway bisected the course and the configuration was changed once again. George Sharp, who in 1849 at the age of 22, arrived in San Francisco from New York, by ship around the Horn, originally owned the land now occupied by the golf course. Mr. Sharp was a wealthy lawyer. He spent much of his life living in some of the best hotels in 19th century San Francisco. In October 1882, George Sharp dropped dead in court. Mr. Sharp's wife lived until February 8, 1905, at which time her handwritten will directed that most of her property be turned over to her attorney, Reuben Lloyd, and to Adolph Spreckels. Both were millionaires. Both were San Francisco Park Commissioners. Some of Honora Sharp's cousins contested the will and shortly thereafter, some of the San Francisco properties belonging to the estate were destroyed by fire in the great earthquake of 1906. In those pre-WW1 years, the 410 acre ranch on the remote San Mateo County Coast was valued at about $8,000. In 1916, for $10 in gold, Adolph Spreckels turned over his share of the estate to the city of San Francisco and the county. At this time John McLaren, of Golden Gate Park, began planting trees on the property. Eventually Reuben Lloyd died and his share of the estate went to the executor, Samuel Murphey. Mr. Murphey turned over his share in the summer of 1917. The Property, now known as Sharp Park, was stipulated to be used for park and recreational purposes only. If this agreement is ever breached, then the property will revert to the State of California, and if the state breaches the agreement, then it reverts to Mr. Murphey's heirs. Course Details
Scorecard Designed By Alistar MacKenzie Built in 1931
oobgolf enhanced scorecards require the latest version of adobe's Flash Player. Reviews/Comments   hp - 8/27/08Sharp Park is an absolutely beautiful course with a great layout that's in usually horrible shape. What a shame!!! If only the money were around to give it the Harding Park makeover....this course would be world class like it's brother in the city. The fairways are lined with cypress pines. There is a large natural lake with beautiful cattail grass, and it's next to the ocean (you don't get easy ocean views, but you can hear the waves crashing loudly on hole 16). The course was originally designed by Alistar MacKenzie (you know...of Augusta and Cypress Point fame). Even though the course is not always in the best of shape, it's always a pleasure to play because of it's beauty. Location Hwy 1 At Foot Of Sharp Park Rd Pacifica, CA 94044 Get Directions Nearby Courses:
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 Best Score: 33* 9/18/08 White view details
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