Richard Harris, a former Stanford golfer and caddie for notable figures, is leading efforts to preserve Sharp Park Golf Course, emphasizing its cultural and community significance amid threats like rising costs and political pressures.

Located south of San Francisco, Sharp Park is the only seaside municipal course in the U.S. designed by renowned architect Alister MacKenzie, completed in 1932, and remains largely true to his original design despite challenges.

Despite issues such as highway construction, ocean flooding, and deferred maintenance, much of MacKenzie's signature hazards, doglegs, and undulating greens are still visible, adding to the course's historic charm.

Set against a scenic backdrop of crashing Pacific waves and wind-swept cypress trees, Sharp Park offers a mystical atmosphere, with green fees up to $86 on weekends, making it accessible yet unique.

The course hosts annual fundraising events, including a tournament and an upcoming auction on November 30, which will feature opportunities like tee times at top American courses, supporting its ongoing preservation.

While Sharp Park faces environmental controversy with groups advocating for its closure and repurposing, it retains strong defenders like Harris, who highlight its cultural and environmental importance.