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San Franisco, CA

San Francisco Golf Club

At San Francisco Golf Club, Bruce Baker befriended future USGA presidents Sandy Tatum and Grant Spaeth. During a round in 1993, Spaeth encouraged him to attend Rules school, beginning Baker’s long career in tournament service.1

San Francisco Golf Club club mark
San Francisco Golf Club’s Club mark
Location
San Franisco, CA
Course
18 holes · par 71
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Club friendships and service to the game

Baker later helped develop the idea behind Youth on Course: making golf available to children for five dollars. His friendships at the Club were an early link in a wider commitment to regional golf.1

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Sources and editorial notes1 reference

Sources for this story

  1. 2024 NCGA Hall of Fame Ceremony Northern California Golf Association

    History and course description.

    Consulted 2026-09-21
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