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

- Location
- San Franisco, CA
- Course
- 18 holes · par 71
- Club website
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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 for this story
- 2024 NCGA Hall of Fame Ceremony Northern California Golf Association
History and course description.
Consulted 2026-09-21