Obtaining a San Francisco Golf Resident Card

How to Obtain a San Francisco Golf Resident Card for use at Golden Gate Park, Fleming, Harding Park, Lincoln Park, and Sharp Park Golf Courses.A San Francisco golf resident card may be used for the privilege of making advanced reservations for golf play through the Department's Golf Reservation System and, upon presentation to the starter at the golf course, for discounted golf fees.

Where To Apply:

As of July 1, 2002, residents of San Francisco and Pacifica may go to the Treasurer's Office located on the first floor of City Hall, in room 140, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, to apply for the appropriate resident card. Applicants must apply for the card in person.

Please Note: Golf Resident Cards are NOT ISSUED at any of our Golf Courses and/or Recreation & Parks Department main office.

How to Qualify:

To qualify as a San Francisco resident, applicants must present the following:

• A valid California State Driver's License ("CDL") or California State Identification Card ("CID") with a San Francisco address, or other government - issued Photo ID - AND -

• One other piece of information evidencing proof of residency. Acceptable items are utility bills, property tax statements, bank account statements or any other recurring bills that have been received within the last 90 days showing the same name and sent to the same address listed on your CDL or CID.

NOTE: If you are supplying a Driver's License with an address other than where you currently live in San Francisco-or-if you are supplying a government-issued ID that does not have an address you must supply TWO pieces of residency information as described above in item #2.

If you are the legal owner of property within the City and County of San Francisco and pay taxes on that property, you will qualify as a San Francisco Resident and may receive a card, even though you live outside the City limits. You will need to supply proof (i.e. property tax receipt, copy of a deed) along witht the applicable requirements listed under "How to Qualify". This policy also applies to Pacifica property owners who live outside the City of Pacifica for cards to be used only at Sharp Park Golf Course.

To qualify as a Pacifica resident, applicants must present the following the same as above evidencing a Pacifica address. Please note Pacifica resident cards are valid for discounted golf fees at Sharp Park only.

Cost:

The cost of the resident card is ninety dollars ($90.00).

How long will the card be valid:

As of January 1, 2010, only 2-year cards will be issued. Upon expiration, if you choose to renew by mail, you will be asked to submit photocopies of the same proofs of residency required above. Occasionally you may be asked to return to the Treasurer's Office for renewal so that we might obtain an up-to-date photograph.

Property of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department:

Resident cards are the property of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. Resident cards are for the use of current residents of San Francisco and Pacifica only. Golfers may be refused playing privileges for submitting false information for the purpose of securing a resident card. Any misuse of a resident card may result in the card being revoked.