Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Episode 435: The Olympic Club

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 435: The Olympic Club

Today, we know the Olympic Club as an exclusive, members-only golf course and host to major tournaments. Like many things in San Francisco with 100+ year history, there are stories of financial gymnastics, crimes, and inspiration. Plus listener mail and upcoming virtual and in-person events.

- Jul 31, 2021

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 435: The Olympic Club

^(above) Olympic Club, circa 1930

[18th Green Ocean Course, the Olympic Club at Lakeside] View SW towards San Bruno Mountain]

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(above) Olympic Club, circa 1930

Podcast # 232: Sea Lions of Lake Merced

Podcast # 74: Mysterious Lake Merced Earthquake of 1852

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^(above) Olympic Club, circa 1930