What we’re about
Playing relaxed rounds of golf with familiar and new faces who are all chill. 😎 No more anxiously wondering if the random people in your tee time will be cool!
How do we do this?
By creating a community of people who play happy golf. To play happy, we…
Laugh. Because laughter is the best medicine for those inevitable not-so-great shots. We're not Tour pros!
Encourage. Because golf's mental game becomes easier with each word of support. Rumor has it that the golf gods reward kindness...
Celebrate. Because each shot is a chance for a small win, and every win deserves to be celebrated. It's just more fun!
Connect. With each other during the round (vs. walking silently from shot to shot) and being open to the occasional snack and drink after the round. As we get to know each other, it becomes so much easier to laugh together, encourage each other, and celebrate.
Join us if this sounds like your kind of golf. We play a round on the fourth weekend of each month, rotating among courses in San Francisco. From time to time, we also practice together at the Presidio.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What skills levels are this group for? Do I need a certain handicap to play?
A. This group is about happiness, not handicaps. No matter your handicap, you are welcome. If you want to ease into things with us, start with one of our Meetups at Fleming or Golden Gate, which are more forgiving courses.
Q. What if I am new to golf?
A. While we all love golf, none of us are golf teachers. We’d hate to tell you the wrong things! Consider the beginning golf class at the City College of SF to get started the right way.
Q. The next event is full. Should I sign up for the waitlist?
A. Absolutely! In almost every Meetup, a couple people have had to cancel, and spots opened up.
Q. How does the waitlist work?
A. Four days before the round, I ask everyone who RSVPed to confirm they are still interested in coming. If someone doesn't confirm by 9am two days before the round, then I open up their spot. That’s also when I change the booking to release any unneeded spots.
Q. When should I show up?
A. Thirty minutes before the first tee time of the meetup. We have found that it takes us about 15 minutes to check in, and another 15 to get organized into groups and make it to the first tee without feeling rushed.
Q. I want to organize an event. How do I get started?
A. If you're an annual member, you can use this Meetup account to organize an event and invite other Happy Golfers! You'll receive technical and organizing support from us! Details on annual membership HERE.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Summer Golf by the Pacific Ocean: Sharp Park 9 or 18Sharp Park Golf Course, Pacifica, CA
Play summer golf by the Pacific ocean, in a course named as one of America’s 50 Greatest Municipal Courses--Sharp Park!
Sharp Park Golf Course is an historic, walkable seaside links, designed by the same architect who designed Augusta National, home of the Masters Tournament. Sharp Park is one of Alister MacKenzie’s rare public links.
Often called “The Poor Man’s Pebble Beach,” the par 72 course is 6,300 yards long and offers fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding headlands and mountains. Don't expect perfect course conditions (it's a muni), but do expect chill weather in the low 70s and 60s.
Check out green fee schedule here: https://sfrecpark.org/1384/Rates-and-Tee-Times
Learn more about Sharp Park here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOzWljqESfw&t=629s
SCHEDULE:
• 11:30 PM Check in - gather in front of the pro shop for intros 🤝
• 12:00 PM Tee off! 🏌️♀️🏌🏻 with your new golf friends in this group.
• After the round, TBD, will keep you posted.IMPORTANT:
* Annual members are exempt from the registration fee and have priority.
* If you’re not an annual member, there’s a registration fee of $10 per game. E-mail happygolfbayarea@gmail.com for details on how to send your registration fee. OR
* You may also opt to be an annual member for a one-time $15 membership fee which will be valid for all events until 12/31/25. E-mail happygolfbayarea@gmail.com to be an annual member.IF YOU RSVP:
**Look for a reminder on the week of the event to re-confirm your RSVP! If you don't reconfirm, your spot will be released. If you're on the waitlist, keep checking back. Spots do open up.
