Will admit I did not read all the posts, but gotta chime in. Golf to me is a great way to get out of the house for at least 5 hours (that is about how good my game is) and enjoy the peace and quiet. I completely suck at it, handicap is somewhere in the mid 20's I think, but I love the game. I have played Harding Park in San Francisco a number of times. Pricey but a beautiful course. Also played a course called Wente Vinyards, again pricey but it runs thru the hills and is a spectacular course. My best day of golf was when my son and I played during a trip to Idaho. We both had a blast and I will remember that one for the rest of my life. Also, any game that allows you to drink beer and play at the same time is a keeper to me. LOL.
Anyway, just thought I would add my two cents and that is really all it is worth. LOL.