| A. D. Millsalso Arthur D. Mills | MVMember · painter · photographer of the 1925 album
BVPhotographer of the course:1925
SRphotographed the Marin Golf Club grounds:1925 | Arthur D. Mills, always "A. D." in print, was the club's eye. | Mill Valley profile, Belvedere profile, Belvedere profile, MVR19250117.2.37 |
| John Blackalso Jack Black | BVClaremont professional, Belvedere exhibition:1918
SRexhibition four-ball at Marin G&CC (with Willie Locke):1916
MVexhibition foursome booked vs Bob and Harold Clark:1920 | John Black was born in Troon, Scotland, and was a carpenter by trade before golf took over his life. | Belvedere profile, SFC19160205.2.77, MVR19200417.2.15 |
| Matt Palacio Jr.also Mat Palacio; Mat Palacio Jr.; Matt Palacio | SRamateur course record 65 (5 under par) for 18, 3 Aug 1934 (ETCM19340829-01.2.44).
SHamateur star, exhibition with Earl Fry vs Mark Fry and Frank Dolp:1938
MVMarin Amateur quarterfinalist at the municipal links ("Mat Palacio Jr."):1957 | Matt (or Mat) Palacio Jr. of San Rafael was Marin's best-known amateur golfer. | Sleepy Hollow profile, SAH19380714.1.1, Independent-Journal 1957-06-17 |
| Bob Clarkalso "Bobby" Clark; Bobby Clark; R. C. "Bob" Clark; R. C. Clark; Robert C. "Bob" Clark; Robert C. (Bob) Clark; Robert C. Clark; Robert Clark | MVFirst professional:1919–22
MVClub / Head Pro:1919-11–1922-10
MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1922-09-15
BVProfessional and instructor:1918–19
BVinstructor / professional:1918-05–1919-06 or later (probably by early 1920) | Robert C. "Bob" Clark, son of the course builder John H. | Mill Valley profile, MVR19191129.2.11, MVR19220916.2.35, Belvedere profile, MCT19180504.2.27 |
| David Stephensonalso Dave Stephenson | FBDesigner of the 1900 course
SRexhibition vs pro T. W. Tetley at San Rafael, club sought to hire him:1899-1900 | Presidio instructor who planned the Fort Baker nine, then went home to Scotland. | Fort Baker profile, SFC18991021.2.60.10, SFC19000317.2.51.6 |
| F. Somers Petersonalso Somers Peterson | BVvice president:1919
SRyacht-harbor plan near the course (with George U. Hind):1928
SRdirector (Blue Book):1931 | Belvedere vice president who later sat on the Marin G&CC board. | SFC19190903.2.187, MVR19280706.2.50 |
| Freda Schraderalso Freda Shrader; Freida Schrader; Frieda Schrader; Mrs. Frank Schrader | SHFirst captain of the women's club, women's champion
SRwomen's champion of "Marin" (probably Marin G&CC):by 1940 | Freda Schrader of San Anselmo (the papers spell her Freda, Frieda or Freida, and Schrader or Shrader) was the leading woman golfer at Sleepy Hollow. | Sleepy Hollow profile, Sleepy Hollow profile, SRPD19401009.1.8 |
| Harold Clark | MVProfessional, Marin Golf and Country Club
SRprofessional, Marin G&CC:by 1916–1921-04
MVexhibition foursome on the Mill Valley course (with brother Bob vs John and Bob Black):1920 | Harold Clark was the other professional son of "Pop" Clark, the man who built the Mill Valley course. | Mill Valley profile, SFC19160205.2.77, Mill Valley profile, MVR19200417.2.15 |
| Harry Obitz (Jr.)also Harry Obitz; Harry Obitz Jr. | SRprofessional (date unknown), Marin G&CC:?–by 1941 at Mare Island
SHexhibition pro (with Joe Mortara):1938 | His book mentions someone 'who was then the professional at the Marin Golf and Country Club', best man at LeCornec's wedding 1931 (PAC19311224.1.8), pro at Mare Island until April 1941. | SAH19381124.1.8 |
| James "Jimmie" Thrappalso James (Jimmie) Thrapp; James Thrapp; Jas. Thrapp; Jimmie Thrapp | FBHead Pro:1929–1929-12
SRassistant / attached to the club:1930-01–1930 | Named Fort Baker pro in the Golfer's Year-book 1930 (compiled 1929). | babel.hathitrust.org, HT19300120.2.43, HT19300120.2.43 |
| Joe Mortara | SRassistant professional, then pro:by Jan 1935–after Oct 1935
SHexhibition pro (four-ball vs Espinoza and Don Taylor):1938
SHNCPGA qualifier entrant:1940 | 'Joe Mortara, pro of the Marin Golf and Country Club' (Jan 1935), 'assistant to the professional' teaching at Petaluma (Oct 1935). | OT19350101.1.13, SAH19381124.1.8, SRPD19400524.1.6 |
| John H. "Pop" Clarkalso "Dad" Clark; "Daddy" Clark; "Pop" Clark; Dad Clark; Daddy Clark; J. H. Clark; John Clark; John H. (Johnny) Clark; John H. Clark; Pop Clark | MVCourse builder and first greenkeeper:1919–20
SRgroundkeeper (SRGC 1906), road builder and course architect who laid out the Marin G&CC course:1906-03–c.1909 | John H. Clark of San Rafael built the Mill Valley course. | Mill Valley profile, SFC19060325.2.84.2 |
| Mel Schallockalso M. Schallock; Melvin Schallock | MVdirector of the new men's club, leading player:1939-44
SHwon a Marin county title (beat Bob Miller 3 and 1):1939 | Mill Valley amateur who won a Marin county title at Sleepy Hollow. | MVR19390505.2.50, MVR19391103.2.24 |
| R. J. Davisalso Robert J. Davis | FBFoster cup winner:1901
SRsecretary-treasurer 1906:1906–?
SRLeading players (men)
SRSRGC sec.-treas. 1906, Marin G&CC secretary-treasurer 1909–1916 (USGA YB 1909, MCT19111111.2.41, Blue Book 1916). | A San Rafael golfer who won the Foster cup on the barracks-scarred course. | Fort Baker profile, SFC19060417.2.132 |
| Richard M. Hotalingc. 1868–1925also Dick Hotaling; R. M. Hotaling; Richard Hotaling; Richard M. Hotaling's | SHBuilt the mansion, Sleepy Hollow's owner and host:c. 1899–1921
BVbought four Richardson Bay tideland lots (the Hotaling estate later held the tidelands beside the course):1906 | Richard M. "Dick" Hotaling was the son of pioneer San Francisco parents, the liquor merchant Anson P. | Sleepy Hollow profile, Belvedere profile, MCT19060106.2.13 |
| Tom Muirheadalso J. W. (T. J.) Muirhead; J. W. Muirhead; T. J. (Tom) Muirhead; T. J. Muirhead; Thomas J. (Tom) Muirhead; Thomas J. Muirhead; Thos. M. Muirhead; Tom (Thomas M., also 'T. J.' and 'J. W.') Muirhead | BVProfessional:c. 1923
BVprofessional:c. 1923–by 1924-12
FBClub professional, winter:1924–25
FBHead Pro:1924–1925-02 | When the club sent its particulars to *The Green Book of Golf* in 1923, it named its professional as J. | Belvedere profile, digital.la84.org, Fort Baker profile, HTES19250226.2.54 |
| William "Willie" Lockealso William Locke; Willie Lock; Willie Locke | BVBay Area professional, Belvedere exhibition:1918
SRexhibition four-ball at Marin G&CC:1916
SR"golf course expert" commissioned to draw an 18-hole plan:1924 | Willie Locke (the papers also spell him Lock) was one of the senior professionals around San Francisco Bay. | Belvedere profile, SFC19160205.2.77, SAH19240627.1.1 |
| William Higueraalso Bill Higuera | MVhole-in-one (hole 11):1946-06-02
SHClub secretary, 1940, a former club champion | Bill Higuera was secretary of the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in 1940. | MVR19460606.2.32, Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Willie Gogginalso Bill Goggin | FBHead Pro:1926-03–1927-06
SHVisiting pro, set the 65 course record:1938 | Willie Goggin, a professional from San Bruno, had won the Northern California P.G.A. | SFC19260308-p21, Sleepy Hollow profile |
| (unnamed) steward | SRsteward / clubhouse restaurant:1903-07 (mentioned)–? | Competitors had to notify 'the steward' (1903), 'the clubhouse restaurant' needs notice for parties (SFC19060417.2.132). | SFC19030719.2.160.14 |
| A. D. Shepardalso Abram Shepard; President Shepard | FBFirst president:1900–01
FBClub President / Post Commander:1900-05–1901-05 | Southern Pacific man whose name gave the young club its prestige. | Fort Baker profile, SN19000602.2.66 |
| A. E. Poarch | MVhole-in-one (hole 2):1949-08-28 | Lives in a new house overlooking the 2nd green, playing with his wife Eve | MVR19490902.2.34 |
| A. Guthrie Harvey | SRthe club's best golfer - NCGA amateur champion 1903 and 1904 (both on the SR course), Pacific Coast (PCGA) amateur champion 1905 at San Rafae | the club's best golfer - NCGA amateur champion 1903 and 1904 (both on the SR course), Pacific Coast (PCGA) amateur champion 1905 at San Rafael, amateur record 80 for 18 (1903). SFC19030426.2.137.12, SF | |
| A. S. Lilleyalso Alexander S. Lilley | SRcaptain 1906:1906–1906 (or later)
SRLeading players (men)
SRSRGC captain 1906, president 1911–1916 (MCT19111111.2.41, SFC19111115.2.90.24, Blue Book 1916), club entries 1909. | Took entries for the Marin G&CC opening, 1909 (MJ19090429.2.2). | SFC19060417.2.132 |
| A. Starr Keeleralso A. S. Keeler; Addison Starr Keeler; Mr. Keeler; Starr Keeler | FBCo-founder and secretary:1900–01 | Bank man who first agitated for golf in Sausalito and served as the club's secretary. | Fort Baker profile |
| A. W. Foster | SRpresident of the California Northwestern Railway, promised station "Golf", council 1899–1900. SFC18990223.2.34, SFC18990521.2.156.5 | president of the California Northwestern Railway, promised station "Golf", council 1899–1900. SFC18990223.2.34, SFC18990521.2.156.5 | |
| Abel Espinosa | SRprofessional, Marin G&CC:1913–1913 | Listed 'Abel Espinosa, Marin Golf and Country club' among pros for a Beresford match, Sept 1913. | SFC19130919.2.71 |
| Al Nelson Jr. | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1943-09-26 | Age 13 | MVR19430930.2.16 |
| Albert G. (Al) Raischalso A. G. Raisch; Al G. Raisch; Al Raisch; Albert G. Raisch | SHPaving contractor, owned the Hotaling mansion from:1943 | Al G. Raisch ran a paving firm, the Al G. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Alexander (Alec) Bell | SRprofessional / coach and club maker:1901-05–1903-08 or later (by Aug 1906 at San Francisco G&CC) | 'a young Scotchman named Bell, who comes from the same part of Scotland as Robert Johnstone' — 'A. | SFC19010518.2.92.20 |
| Alfred J. (A. J.) White | BVNOT staff - club treasurer 1927-29 (member/officer):1927–1929+ | Kept apart from Andy White. He was a Belvedere town trustee c.1928-32 and town treasurer from 1932-33 (MVR19320304.2.56, MVR19331117.2.86.4, MVR19340420.2.78), stepfather of T. | MVR19270813.2.66 |
| Allan Lee (A. L.) Longstaff | BVprofessional instructor:1921-03–by 1921-06 | Earlier at Lakewood CC, Dallas, and superintending construction at Flintridge, Pasadena, in 1920 (LAH19200903.2.13, LAH19200921.2.125). | SFC19210316.2.167 |
| Allan Palmer | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:2022-05–2023 | First Touchstone Golf general manager, announced May 18, 2022, departure not found. | facebook.com |
| Andrew Taylor Whitealso Andrew Taylor ('Andy') White; Andy White | BVGolf instructor from 1930, caretaker:1933
BVteaching pro one day a week (1930), with Mrs. White, in charge of the grounds and clubhouse (1933):1930-10–1933-10 | Andrew Taylor White, "Andy" to the Belvedere page, was a golf teacher who had learned the game in Scotland. | Belvedere profile, MVR19301003.2.56 |
| Andy Sellers | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:2023-02–2025 | Touchstone general manager, seen Feb 2023 to May 2025, true start and end unknown. | millvalleygolfclub.com |
| Angelo Prizini | BVassistant keeper / watchman:by 1926-02–? | Beaten by intruders at the clubhouse on 5 Feb 1926. | NBSFC19260206.p14.D5BED5, MVR19260206.2.35 |
| Anson P. Hotalingalso A. P. Hotaling | SHDistiller, founder of the Hotaling fortune | Anson P. Hotaling was a San Francisco distiller and liquor merchant, and the founder of the Hotaling fortune. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Art Bellalso Arthur Bell | SHVisiting pro, 1940 N.C.P.G.A. champion at Sleepy Hollow | Art Bell was a San Francisco professional, attached to the San Francisco Golf Club, and the 1939 California State Open champion. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Art Schallock | MVwon a two-ball mixed foursome:1958 | | MVR19580731.2.49 |
| Arthur W. Smithalso A. W. Smith; Arthur Smith | MVFounder · director:1919 | Arthur W. Smith belonged to the circle of young men who played tennis on Mill Valley's Billings court around 1900, along with Godfrey Eacret, George McChesney and Ralston White. | Mill Valley profile |
| Arthur Whiting | MVClub / Head Pro:1924–1925 | Named as pro only in May 1924, start and end unknown. | MVR19240503.2.3 |
| Bee Brownalso Bea Brown | SHWomen's club player, North Bay vice-president:1941 | Bee (or Bea) Brown was a mainstay of the Sleepy Hollow women's team in the North Bay Women's Golf Association. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Ben Sewellalso Ben T. Sewell | BVSecretary c. 1928–32, treasurer:1932–33 | Ben Sewell came to Belvedere in 1927 as manager of the Tiburon–Belvedere branch of the American Trust Company, newly married and moving over from Mill Valley. | Belvedere profile |
| Ben Uphamalso B. P. Upham; Benjamin P. Upham; Benjamin Prince Upham; Benjamin Upham | MVPresident, c. 1922 · director:1920–27 | Benjamin Prince Upham was a son of Isaac Upham, the pioneer San Francisco stationer, and he became president of Isaac Upham & Co., stationers and printers. | Mill Valley profile |
| Benjamin H. Dibbleec. 1876–1945also B. H. Dibblee; Ben Dibblee; Benjamin Dibblee | SRentrant for the "San Rafael golf and country club" at Ingleside:1908 | | SFC19080314.2.94 |
| Bill Canham | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1964-01-11 | Practice round | Independent-Journal 1964-01-13 |
| Bill Masonalso William Mason | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1948-10-15
MVclub champion (John F. Forbes trophy):1940 | Reported, made in "the last tournament" and not reported at the time | MVR19481015.2.18, MVR19400604.2.70 |
| Bill Rees | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1953-08-21 | Reported, an earlier ace on the 7th (date not given) qualified him for the "acers" flight of the Record's 1953 hole-in-one contest | MVR19530821.2.41 |
| Bill Walvoord | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1948-02 | "Last week" (reported 1948-02-13), first ace of 1948 and on the new 5th hole opened 1947, certified by George Ryan, club trophy | MVR19480213.2.70 |
| Billy Dean ("Bill") Osbornalso Bill Osborn; Billy Dean Osborn; Billy Osborn | MVGroundsman, head greenskeeper, then course supervisor, from:1966 | Billy Dean Osborn was from Oklahoma. After four years in the Navy, starting in 1954, he began working on golf courses in 1958. | Mill Valley profile |
| Bob Lovett | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1939-06-04 | Opening (dedication) tournament of the municipal course, witnesses John Palacio, John Ross, Cy Donaldson, called one of not more than four aces in the course's history | MVR19390606.2.42 |
| Bob Paterson | MVhole-in-one:1965-06-13 | Junior club member, hole number unreadable in OCR, brother Rick aced 23 days later | MVR19650616.2.46 |
| Bob Russell | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1950-01-03 | Reported in a "Notes on My Cuff" column | MVR19500103.2.2 |
| Britton Reyalso B. Rey | BVSecretary 1927, director:1932–33 | Britton Rey was Belvedere born and bred. His father, V. | Belvedere profile |
| Burr W. Freeralso B. W. Freer; Burr Freer; President Freer | BVPresident, 1919–20, and again:about 1923 | Burr W. Freer's ties to Belvedere go back at least to July 1906, when he took a quitclaim deed to lot 7 of block 6 on the Belvedere Land Company's map. | Belvedere profile |
| Buzz Beattie | SHClub president, 1940, Marin Amateur medalist | Buzz Beattie (the papers never give his first name) was president of the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club for about a year until December 1940, when Byron Lewis succeeded him. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Buzz Beattie Jr. | MVhole-in-one:1969-07-23 | Reported, his first ace came "at Mill Valley Municipal when he was in high school" (Redwood High, mid-1960s), date not given | Independent-Journal 1969-07-23 |
| Byron Lewis | SHClub captain 1940, president from December:1940 | Byron Lewis of San Anselmo was captain of the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in 1940. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| C. E. Kilbournealso Charles E. Kilbourne; Maj. C. E. Kilbourne; Major C. E. Kilbourne; Major Charles Kilbourne | FBOrganizer and first-year director:1900 | A Sausalito major who helped found the club and sat on its first council. | Fort Baker profile |
| Capt. J. B. Muir Jr. | FBClub President / Post Commander:1928-06–1930 | Succeeded Cocroft at Fort Baker in June 1928 (post commander, probably the caretaking command). | SN19280616.2.14 |
| Capt. Manuel P. Oliver | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1944-08–1946-09 | Clubhouse custodian, with wife Sadie as caterer, not titled manager or pro. | MVR19440831.2.19 |
| Carleton Hydealso C. W. Hyde; Carleton D Hyde; Carleton D. Hyde; Carleton W. Hyde; Carlton Hyde; Clarence Hyde | BVRecording secretary 1930–32, vice president:1932–33 | Carleton Hyde was already playing for Belvedere in May 1928, when he and Frank T. | Belvedere profile |
| Carlton Curtis | SRLeading players (men) | Leading players (men) | |
| Carter P. Pomeroy | SRvice-president/vice-captain 1898-99, captain 1899-1901:1898-09–1901-07
SRfiled incorporation 1 Oct 1898, vice-captain, then captain 1899–1901, with F. S. Johnson and F. H. Green "the burden has rested on" them. SF | Filed the articles of incorporation 1 Oct 1898. | MJ18980916.2.23 |
| Channing B. Cornell | SRhole-in-one (hole 5):1925-08 | Marin G&CC. Foursome Cornell & Paul Jones v Tom McCaughen & Allan McDonald, McCaughen birdied 2 but lost the hole to Cornell's ace, 5th is a par 3 (135 yds in 1938). | LAEVEX19250901.1.23 |
| Charles F. Preusserc. 1878–1941also C. F. Preusser; Charles Frederick Preusser; Charles Preusser; Chas. F. Preusser | BVPresident, 1920–22, led the 1932–33 reorganization | Charles Frederick Preusser was a native of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. | Belvedere profile |
| Charles F. Runyonalso C. F. Runyon; Charles F. Runyan; Charles Runyon; Chas. F. Runyon | MVFounder · by-laws:1916 | Charles F. Runyon was one of Mill Valley's founding businessmen. | Mill Valley profile |
| Charles H. Huntoond. 1932also C. H. Huntoon; Charles Harvey Huntoon; Charles Huntoon | MVTreasurer 1916 · banker · Directors' Cup:1922 | Charles Harvey Huntoon came from Newport, New Hampshire, and lived in Mill Valley from 1909. | Mill Valley profile |
| Charles J. Fosteralso C. J. Foster; Charles Foster; Chas. Foster | FBOrganizer, director and donor of the Foster cup | Organizer and director whose silver cup became the club's chief trophy. | Fort Baker profile |
| Charles McLaughlinalso Chas. McLaughlin | SHCo-incorporator and director:1936–37 | Charles McLaughlin was a San Francisco attorney who, said the Argus-Courier, had held executive posts in golf for a number of years. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Chase Kanarek | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:2026–present | General manager for KemperSports (formerly Touchstone), introduced to the commission June 3, 2026, start month unknown. | cityofmillvalley.granicus.com |
| Chris Klein | SRLandowners and neighbors | Landowners and neighbors | |
| Clair Dunham | SHHead Pro:1941-04–1941-09 | Taylor's assistant before April 1941 (so also an assistant pro c.1940-41). | MVR19410408.2.31 |
| Clarence F. Leaalso Congressman Clarence F. Lea; Congressman Lea | FBCongressman who ended the tax on green fees:1927 | First District congressman who persuaded the Treasury to stop taxing the club's civilian golfers. | Fort Baker profile |
| Claude Terry Hamiltonalso C. T. Hamilton; C. Terry Hamilton | FBOrganizer, vice president:1901 | Sausalito property man and club organizer, vice president under Draper. | Fort Baker profile |
| Clement Arnold | SRboy prodigy (15 in 1899), "a wonder in the game" per Tetley. MCT18990909.2.10 | boy prodigy (15 in 1899), "a wonder in the game" per Tetley. MCT18990909.2.10 | |
| Cleveland L. Damalso C. L. Dam; Cleveland Dam | MVVice-president, Town and Country Club, 1916 · by-laws | Cleveland L. Dam was a Mill Valley businessman and a born organizer. | Mill Valley profile |
| Constance Borrowealso Constance Dorothy Miller Borrowe; Miss Constance Borrowe | FBCouncil member, semifinalist in the first ladies' championship | Committee stalwart and semifinalist in the club's first ladies' championship. | Fort Baker profile |
| Cress Smith | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1948-11-14
MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1956-06-03 | Of Corte Madera, his first ace, witnesses Mel Schallock, Bill Mason, Bob Lovett | MVR19481119.2.49, Independent-Journal 1956-06-04 |
| Cyril Donaldsonalso C. Donaldson; Cy Donaldson; Cyril J. Donaldson | MVTamalpais High captain, league title on the Mill Valley links:1930
MVclub champion:1939 | | TPN19300523.2.17, MVR19400920.2.29 |
| D. E. Skinner | SRLeading players (men) | Leading players (men) | |
| D. Terzitch | MVhole-in-one (hole 14):1942-06-10 | Of Larkspur, playing with Dell Taylor, Bill Raudio, Cave Daggett, first ace since John Foge became pro | MVR19420612.2.31 |
| David H. "Dave" Walker Jr.also Dave Walker; David H. Walker Jr.; David Walker; David Walker Jr. | MVmember (as David H. Walker Jr.), reported the caddy tournament:1924 | | MVR19240503.2.3 |
| David S. Adamsalso Dave Adams; David Adams | SHLang Realty tract salesman, builder, 1945 co-buyer | David S. Adams sold Sleepy Hollow before he built it. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Del Taylor | MVClub / Head Pro:1946–1947-10 | Called 'professional in charge' Jan 1947, hiring and departure not reported. | MVR19470109.2.40 |
| Dick Hartford | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1953-11-22 | Of Sausalito, Turkey Shoot tournament, first ace in 20 years, witnesses Si Malone, Charlie Price, Cress Smith (one report gives 135 yds) | MVR19531124.2.32 |
| Don Taylor | SHGolf professional, November 1938 – April:1941
SHHead Pro:1938-11–1941-04 | Don Taylor was Sleepy Hollow's longest-serving professional. | Sleepy Hollow profile, PAC19381115.1.4 |
| Don Whitney | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1948-09-12 | Age 14, the week he won the club junior title, blind-bogey sweepstakes | MVR19480914.2.74 |
| Don Young | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1968-08-08 | Of Corte Madera, witnesses Jack Knightly, Terry Nichols | MVR19680814.2.52 |
| Doug Acton | MVCourse operator 2010–14 · gives private lessons at the course
MVClub / Head Pro:2010-08–2014
MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:2010-08–2014
MVHead Teaching Pro:2023-01–present | Doug Acton grew up in Santa Venetia, in San Rafael, and learned to play golf on the Mill Valley course at fifteen. | Mill Valley profile, patch.com, patch.com, enjoymillvalley.com |
| Douglas Hardy | SRCouncil Cup 1913 (SFC19130618.2.101.17), runner-up George Lines trophy 1917 (SFC19170514.2.131).
SRCouncil Cup 1913 (SFC19130618.2.101.17), runner-up George Lines trophy 1917 (SFC19170514.2.131). | Council Cup 1913 (SFC19130618.2.101.17), runner-up George Lines trophy 1917 (SFC19170514.2.131). | |
| Dr. George McChesneyalso Dr. G. J. McChesney; Dr. Geo. McChesney; Dr. McChesney; G. J. McChesney; George J. McChesney; George McChesney | MVPresident:1927–28 | George McChesney first knew Mill Valley as one of the young men who gathered at the Billings tennis court around 1900. | Mill Valley profile |
| Dr. H. O. Howitt | SRLeading players (men) | Leading players (men) | |
| Dr. J. Dennis Arnold | SRorganizing committee, gave the caddies red jerseys and green caps (club colors red and green). MCT18980903.2.14, SFC18990708.2.128.1 | organizing committee, gave the caddies red jerseys and green caps (club colors red and green). MCT18980903.2.14, SFC18990708.2.128.1 | |
| Dr. Thomas Addisalso Dr. Addis; Dr. C. J. Addis; Dr. T. Addis; Dr. T. S. Addis; Dr. Tom Addis | BVTeam player, 1922–33, aced the Hillside hole | Dr. Thomas Addis lived in Sausalito, and for more than a decade he played his team golf for Belvedere. | Belvedere profile |
| Duval Moore | SRbeat Jack Neville, the state champion, in the 1913 Santa Cruz Jewel tournament (SFC19130603.2.79). | beat Jack Neville, the state champion, in the 1913 Santa Cruz Jewel tournament (SFC19130603.2.79). | |
| E. Boyd Stewartalso Boyd Stewart; E. E. Stewart | SHManager of course and clubhouse:1938–39
SHManager/Operator/Concessionaire:1938-06–1939-02 | E. Boyd Stewart came to Sleepy Hollow from the Rio Del Mar Club at Aptos, near Santa Cruz, where he had been secretary-manager for twelve years. | Sleepy Hollow profile, SN19380630.2.78 |
| E. Byrne-Cavendish | SHGolf architect, construction chief:1934 | E. Byrne-Cavendish (his first name never appears) was a golf architect and builder who worked with the Pasadena designer William P. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| E. Howard Belcheralso E. H. Belcher; President Belcher | BVPresident:1930–32 | E. Howard Belcher had a house in Belvedere by 1913, when he and his wife, Mabel J. | Belvedere profile |
| E. J. Hooper | SRcaptain 1902-1903:1902-10–1903-05
SRcaptain 1902–03, club trophy/Council's Cup Sept 1902, Sept 1903 and June 1904 (three straight, kept it). SFC19020920.2.68, SFC19030914.2.44. | Gave the Captain's Cup Jan 1903. | SFC19021025.2.110.10 |
| E. J. McCutchen | SRwon the Council's Cup three times (1899, 1900, 1901), keeping it. SFC19010610.2.107 | won the Council's Cup three times (1899, 1900, 1901), keeping it. SFC19010610.2.107 | |
| Earl Blennerhassett | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1949-09-11 | Playing with Ben Petrini | MVR19490916.2.84 |
| Ed Bedecarraxalso E. Baddecarean (OCR); E. Bedecarrax; Edmond Bedecarrax | MVClub / Head Pro:1925–1929
MVearly caddie (Warner Canyon course):c. 1919 | Only a 1947 city history lists him between Whiting and Assin, dates are guesses. | MVR19470109.2.40, MVR19740717.2.31 |
| Edward Gray Stetson | SRowned the adjoining 20-acre pasture used for holes, honorary member, then fenced it (Apr 1899). MJ18981103.2.11, SFC18990417.2.131 | owned the adjoining 20-acre pasture used for holes, honorary member, then fenced it (Apr 1899). MJ18981103.2.11, SFC18990417.2.131 | |
| Edward M. Patten | MVClub / Head Pro:1947-11–1948-05 | Combined pro, greenskeeper and caretaker, resigned effective May 1, 1948. | MVR19471031.2.9 |
| Edwin T. Coman | SRpresident 1940–41, liquidated the club (MVR19401101.2.85, MVR19420717.2.9). Officers 1940 - Mrs. H. K. Walton VP, Leon S. Smith treasurer, L. | president 1940–41, liquidated the club (MVR19401101.2.85, MVR19420717.2.9). Officers 1940 - Mrs. H. K. Walton VP, Leon S. Smith treasurer, L. W. Hollingsworth secretary. | |
| Effingham Suttonalso E. B. Sutton; President Sutton | BVPresident, 1932–33, the club's last | Effingham Sutton married Maude Wilson at Trinity Church, San Francisco, on 17 May 1911, her father, Edgar M. | Belvedere profile |
| Elwood Frink Jr. | MVhole-in-one (hole 2):1961-09-09 | Age 15, Tam High, his second ace of 1961 (first at Lake Tahoe CC, July 12), with Rick Webb, Herman Laugh, L. | MVR19610920.2.51 |
| Emily Shotwell Goeller1887–1965also Shotwell Goeller Wood; Shotwell Goeller-Wood | SHMuralist, painted murals for the clubhouse | Emily Shotwell Goeller (1887–1965), who worked in the 1930s as Shotwell Goeller-Wood, was a California painter and muralist. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Enrico Pastorialso Enrico C. Pastori; Enrico Patsori | SHOperator of the clubhouse lodge, spring:1938
SHManager/Operator/Concessionaire:1938-03–1938-06 | | Sleepy Hollow profile, SAH19380224.1.8 |
| Ernie Brymer | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1977-01-26 | Reported, witnesses Dr. Jim Bennett, Warren Erskine, Tony Victor, PGA trophy | MVR19770126.2.13 |
| Evans R. Crowellalso Col. Crowell; Lt. Col. Evans R. Crowell; Maj. Evans R. Crowell; Major Crowell; Major Evans Crowell; Major Evans R. Crowell | FBPost commander and club president from:1939
FBClub President / Post Commander:1939-07–1941-01 | Gibson's successor, who took over the new course in 1939 and promised to carry on. | Fort Baker profile, SN19390629.2.18 |
| F. B. Findleyalso F. B. Findlay; Frank B. Findley; Frank Findley | FBLow score of 1900, Foster cup holder:1901 | Shot the 67 that won the first challenge cup, then held the Foster cup. | Fort Baker profile |
| F. H. Nagelalso F. H. Naegle; F. H. Naegle (Nagel); Frederick H. Nagel | BVCaddy master and instructor:1929–30
BVcaddy master, grounds supervisor and instructor ('golf specialist'), later weekend instructor:1929-06–after 1930-10 | In June 1929 the club engaged F. H. Nagel (the Record first spelled him Naegle) as caddy master. | Belvedere profile, MVR19290607.2.59 |
| Frank Assin | MVClub / Head Pro:1930-07–1941-07
MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1939-03–1941-07 | First called pro July 1930 (club staff by 1925), true start unknown. | MVR19300718.2.56, MVR19390303.2.12 |
| Frank Dolpalso Frank Dolph | SHVisiting amateur star, 1938 exhibitions | Frank Dolp was an amateur, not a professional, but one of the best-known golfers on the Pacific Coast. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Frank F. Bostwick1860–1939also F. F. Bostwick; Frank Bostwick; Frank Fiske Bostwick | MVPresident, Town and Country Club, 1916 · director:1919 | Frank Fiske Bostwick was born in Detroit on June 10, 1860, and came to California as a young man to work as confidential secretary for the Crocker Company in San Francisco. | Mill Valley profile |
| Frank Healionalso F. Healion | SHRealtor, co-buyer of the course land:1945 | Frank Healion had been in business in Fairfax for many years, had served on its town council and as its mayor, and was a charter member of the Fairfax Lions Club. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Frank K. Brownalso Frank Knox Brown | MVPresident before the 1939 sale | Frank Knox Brown was a quiet presence in the papers but a well-loved one at the club. | Mill Valley profile |
| Frank P. Simonsalso Frank Simons | BVMember who vanished after a round:1919 | Frank P. Simons belonged to the young Belvedere set of the 1910s. | Belvedere profile |
| Frank S. Johnson | SRof the Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co., a member of the San Rafael Development Co., owner of the land "including the fine property of the Marin
SRof the Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co., a member of the San Rafael Development Co., owner of the land "including the fine property of the Marin | of the Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co., a member of the San Rafael Development Co., owner of the land "including the fine property of the Marin Golf and Country Club", killed by an electric train at Kent | |
| Frank T. Bowersalso F. T. Bowers; Frank Bowers | BVPresident:1927–29 | Frank T. Bowers first appears in the papers as a motor-boat man. | Belvedere profile |
| Fred H. Beaver | SR"formerly a director of the old Marin Country Club", president of the SF G&CC, d. July 1918 (SFC19180725.2.195). | "formerly a director of the old Marin Country Club", president of the SF G&CC, d. July 1918 (SFC19180725.2.195). | |
| Fred H. Green | SRsecretary-treasurer:1898-09–1899-05
SRfirst secretary-treasurer. MJ18980916.2.23 | Declined re-election 1899, council member later (1903 ticket). | MJ18980916.2.23 |
| Fred Schefer | SHSanta Rosa champion, north bay title at Sleepy Hollow | Fred Schefer rose "from caddy" to become the perennial champion of the Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club, which he won every year from 1937. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| George (M.) Leith | SRprofessional (from Feb 1933), steward by 1941:1933-02–1941 (club closed) | Pro of the Kings County Country Club (Hanford) for 18 months, resigned effective 1 Feb 1933 'to accept a better post as pro of the Marin Country club at San Rafael' (HS19330130.1.4). | HS19330130.1.4 |
| George Clarkson | FBhole-in-one (hole 7):1931-08-23 | Union League Club golfer, playing with H. | SFC19310830-p67 |
| George F. Finninalso George F. Finnin (Finnan); George Finnan; George Finnin | SHProprietor of the golf course business:1940–42
SHManager/Operator/Concessionaire:1940-01–1942-07 | George F. Finnin (the 1942 papers spell it Finnan) ran the links in the course's last years. | Sleepy Hollow profile, SAH19400118.1.3 |
| George H. Lowellalso Geo. H. Lowell; George Lowell | MVDirector 1919 · chairman of the building committee | George H. Lowell chaired the house committee that built the clubhouse. | Mill Valley profile |
| George Heazelton | SRcaptain (1901-02), vice-president 1906:1901-07–1906
SRLeading players (men) | Captain, house and green committees July 1901, vice-president in the 1906 council. | SFC19010706.2.61.7 |
| George LeCornec | SRprofessional, Marin G&CC:by Jan 1929–after Dec 1931 | San Rafael High graduate, son of Philip and Mary Le Cornec, played the 1929 Los Angeles Open, reckless-driving fine 1930 (HT19300120.2.43). | SAH19290104.1.1 |
| George M. Pinckardalso G. M. Pinckard | SRpresident 1906:1906–?
SRregulars 1901–06. See digests C–D.
SRSRGC president 1906, Marin G&CC president 1909 (USGA Year Book 1909, archive.org yearbook00unit), won the silver cup May 1912 (SFC19120505.2 | Council 1906 - Pinckard president, Heazelton VP, R. | SFC19060417.2.132 |
| George P. "Bud" Fisheralso Bud Fisher; George P. Fisher | MVClub / Head Pro:1950-03–1954-08
MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1952-03-23 | Hiring reported March 1950, exact day unknown, dismissed by City Manager Almcrants on Aug. | MVR19500321.2.65, MVR19520327.2.70 |
| George Prydz | SHClub vice-president, 1940–41, team captain | George Prydz of San Anselmo was elected vice-president of the Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in December 1940, under president Byron Lewis. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| George Ritchiec. 1906–1931also Geo. Ritchie; George F. Ritchie | BVScratch player and team anchor:1921–30 | George Ritchie learned his golf with his brother James ("Babe") on the municipal links at Lincoln Park. | Belvedere profile |
| George Smith | SRprofessional / instructor:1900-04–1901 (by Nov 1901 at Oakland GC) | Brother of Alex Smith and of W. B. (Willie) Smith, U.S. | SFC19000407.2.49.6 |
| George U. Hind | SRpresident 1924 (SAH19240627.1.1, Blue Book 1924), "of golf presidents" 1925 (MVR19250919.2.42), "head of the Marin Golf and Country club" 19 | president 1924 (SAH19240627.1.1, Blue Book 1924), "of golf presidents" 1925 (MVR19250919.2.42), "head of the Marin Golf and Country club" 1928 (OT19280911.1.43), president again in the 1931 Blue Book | |
| George V. Kaenelalso Geo. V. Kaenel; George Kaenel | SHCo-founder, company president, 1938–, later sold the course
SHManager/Operator/Concessionaire:1936-11–1943-04 | George V. Kaenel was a San Rafael businessman who, by his own firm's account in 1941, had spent thirty years in Marin "in automotive, household appliance and other lines," and had once been president of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. | Sleepy Hollow profile, MVR19361127.2.123 |
| George Williams | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1942-10–1944-08 | Clubhouse caretaker with his wife, club called him 'the pro' in 1944. | MVR19421030.2.62 |
| Gil Bennett | MVClub / Head Pro:2014–2022
MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:2014–2022 | Called head pro in a 2015 golfer's post, start and end dates not sourced. | titleist.com |
| Glenn Cavalli | MVhole-in-one (hole 2):1950-04-20 | Tam High student, playing with Carl Rissman and John Osborne | MVR19500425.2.22 |
| Godfrey Eacretc. 1874–1934also G. Eacret; Goddy Eacret | MVFirst president:1919–21 | Godfrey Eacret was a San Francisco jeweler with a sportsman's streak. | Mill Valley profile |
| Grace Martinalso Grace Cutler Martin; Miss Grace Martin | FBMixed foursomes champion, 1900, council member | Council member and winner of the first mixed foursomes and the 1901 ladies' long-drive prize. | Fort Baker profile |
| Gustav Sutro | SRLeading players (men) | Leading players (men) | |
| H. A. "Polly" Willardalso "Polly" Willard; H. A. (Polly) Willard; H. A. Willard; Polly Willard | SHFounder and builder, majority owner:1934–37
SHManager/Operator/Concessionaire:1934-10–1937-07 | H. A. "Polly" Willard came to Sleepy Hollow from the San Francisco real-estate trade and the Bay Area's amateur golf circuit. | Sleepy Hollow profile, SAH19341025.1.4 |
| H. C. Scruttonalso Harry C. Scrutton; Harry Scrutton | SRMarin G&CC team player vs Belvedere:1921 | | NBSFC19211204.p6.B1C1ED |
| H. Clay Milleralso Clay Miller; H. C. Miller; Henry Clay Miller | FBTreasurer:1900–01 | The club's treasurer from the first day, and a regular in its tournaments. | Fort Baker profile |
| H. N. (Neil) Colburn | MVClub / Head Pro:1948-05–1950 | Pro and starter from May 1948, last seen Dec 1949, departure not reported. | MVR19480507.2.89 |
| H. P. Braddock and Mrs. H. P. Braddockalso H. P. Braddock; Harry Braddock; Harry P. Braddock; Mrs. Braddock; Mrs. H. P. Braddock; Mrs. Harry P. Braddock | BVLeading players, Mrs. Braddock women's captain:1922 | Harry P. Braddock was, in June 1919, "one of the club's leading golfers," the man the Call expected to win the Belvedere championship. | Belvedere profile |
| Harold Connollyalso H. P. Connolly; Harold F. Connolly; Harold P. Connolly | BVSecretary 1932–33, secretary-treasurer:1933 | Harold Connolly and his wife moved back to Belvedere from San Francisco in December 1931. | Belvedere profile |
| Harold Johnstonealso Mr. Harold Johnstone | FBClub professional:1926
FBHead Pro:1926-08–1927-12 | Professional who improved the course and started the club's weekly Sunday sweepstakes. | Fort Baker profile, babel.hathitrust.org |
| Harold Sampsonalso Harold Samson | SHCourse adviser, 1938, NCPGA medalist at Sleepy Hollow:1940
SHHead Pro:1938-05–1938-09 | Harold Sampson (the papers also spell it Samson) was one of the leading professionals around the Bay. | Sleepy Hollow profile, SAH19380512.1.3 |
| Harry E. Flanagan | MVhole-in-one (hole 2):1949-12-13 | His first ace after 30 years of golf | MVR19491216.2.75 |
| Harry Hallidayalso H. A. Halliday; H. Halliday | BVGreen committee and tournament player, 1920s | Harry Halliday crossed from Sausalito to play at Belvedere. | Belvedere profile |
| Harry J. Moore–1943also H. J. Moore | SRdirector:1924 | | SAH19240627.1.1 |
| Harry Kurtz | MVhole-in-one (hole 2):1947 | Of Mill Valley, mentioned in Feb. 1948 as made "last year", no contemporary report found | MVR19480213.2.70 |
| Henry C. Campbell | SRowner of the Wagner tract under the links, deeded 8.91 acres to the club (Feb 1899) and a road through the tract (1899), brought the slaught | owner of the Wagner tract under the links, deeded 8.91 acres to the club (Feb 1899) and a road through the tract (1899), brought the slaughterhouse suit. MJ18990202.2.37, MCT18990218.2.13, SN18990812. | |
| Horace Coffin | MVFounder · by-laws · director:1919 | Horace Coffin spent his whole working life with Baker & Hamilton in San Francisco, and in July 1945 he retired "after 64 years of service." He was the retiring master of Mill Valley Lodge No. | Mill Valley profile |
| Horace and Harry Rawlinsalso Harry Rawlins; Horace Rawlins; Rawlins brothers; the Rawlins brothers | FBOakland professionals, set the course bogey:1900 | Two Oakland pros who played Fort Baker's clay greens and set its bogey at 44. | Fort Baker profile |
| Howard Sparrow | SRhole-in-one (hole 5):1938-04-23 | Marin G&CC, of Ross, club to honor him with a hole-in-one cup, 'the first hole in one at the San Rafael club in five years' (so one c.1933, not yet found). | SN19380429.2.76 |
| Hugh Corthell | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1964-05-17 | Witnesses Gran Wyatt, Andre Hahn, William Rees | Independent-Journal 1964-05-21 |
| Ida M. Boylealso Ida Boyle; Mrs. Hugh A. Boyle; Mrs. Ida M. Boyle | MVOwner of the golf-course land | The golf course was laid out on Boyle family land. | Mill Valley profile |
| J. A. "Babe" Ritchiealso "Babe" Ritchie; Babe Ritchie; J. A. ("Babe") Ritchie; J. A. Ritchie; James A. "Babe" Ritchie; James A. Ritchie; James Ritchie | BVScratch player, holder of the club's 58 record | James A. Ritchie was "better known as 'Babe' around the Municipal links at Lincoln Park," San Francisco's public course, where he and his brother George learned the game. | Belvedere profile |
| J. C. Cantwellalso Captain Cantwell; Captain J. C. Cantwell | FBSausalito Chamber of Commerce vice president:1924 | Chamber officer who helped launch the guest-golf scheme and praised it after a European tour. | Fort Baker profile |
| J. J. Crooksalso Dr. John J. Crooks | SRcaptain 1902:1902-05–1902-10
SRdirector, later the club's leading player (amateur 9-hole record 42, Sept 1901, Council's Cup 1905, Sutro Cup 1905), captain 1902, gave the | Founding director (Dr. John J. Crooks). | SFC19020510.2.18.9 |
| J. Martin Watsonalso Martin Watson | MVProfessional:1923
MVClub / Head Pro:1923-01–1923 | J. Martin Watson came to Mill Valley in January 1923 to replace Bob Clark, and the club column announced, "Our new professional J. | Mill Valley profile, MVR19230106.2.2 |
| Jack McCallum | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1975-04-01 | His first ace, playing with his wife Shirley | MVR19750423.2.12 |
| Jack Varney | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1940-07 | Holed on the first bounce "this week", witness Oliver Sollom (reported 1940-07-12) | MVR19400712.2.5 |
| Jacques Nadler | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1959-01–1959-11 | Clubhouse caterer-custodian, recommended Jan 1959 (MVR19590115.2.11), agreement approved Feb 1959. | Independent-Journal 1959-02-19 |
| James A. Warman | FBProfessional and builder of the WPA course:1938–39
FBHead Pro:1938-03–1939 | Professional from Yosemite who directed construction of the WPA course and taught its juniors. | Fort Baker profile, SN19380318.2.40 |
| James H. Wilkins | SRdirector, house committee. MJ18980916.2.23 | director, house committee. MJ18980916.2.23 | |
| James Jenkins1886–1960also J. L. Jenkins; Jas. Jenkins; Jim Jenkins; President Jenkins | MVPresident:1924–25 | James Jenkins was a San Francisco bond man who made his home in Mill Valley. | Mill Valley profile |
| James Potts | SRresident manager / steward:1937–1937 | Found shot in his rooms over the clubhouse, Aug 1937 (said to be accidental). | PAC19370806.1.8, SN19370806.2.10 |
| Jim (James) Smith | SRprofessional (Marin Golf & Country Club / 'San Rafael Golf and Country Club'):1909-05–1912-02 or later | Pro of the successor club in East San Rafael - 'Jim Smith of the Marin club' at its opening, 8 May 1909, tied MacDonald Smith at 156 (MJ19090513.2.6), 'J. | SFC19090504.2.68.17 |
| Jim Gordon | SHHead Pro:1938-09–1938-11 | Only one source - 'the new Golf Professional at Sleepy Hollow' (SAH19380929.1.1). | SAH19380929.1.1 |
| Jim Kardas | MVMill Valley golf professional:1976–84
MVClub / Head Pro:1976-05–1984-04 | Jim Kardas took over as Mill Valley's golf pro in May 1976, after Malcolm Brown retired. | Mill Valley profile, MVR19760714.2.50 |
| Jim McGinnis | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1958-03-01 | Real estate man and past Legion commander, threesome Wes Smith, Dede Finn, witnesses Dil Hughes, Hank Laverty | MVR19580306.2.58 |
| Jim Scribner | MVhole-in-one:1956-06-04 | Reported, he "recently clubbed a hole in one at the Mill Valley course", date and hole not given | Independent-Journal 1956-06-04 |
| Joe Crowley | MVhole-in-one (hole 1):1956-06-10 | Marin County Amateur championship, fourth flight, an I-J caption gives 255 yards | MVR19560614.2.113 |
| Joe Sousa | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1942-11-01 | In a six-some with John Campagna, Harry Flanagan, Wynant Van Zandt, W. | MVR19421103.2.19 |
| John Brauning | SRslaughterhouse on the Kimball tract above the links, bought out Feb 1899. SFC18990128.2.67, SFC18990225.2.57 | slaughterhouse on the Kimball tract above the links, bought out Feb 1899. SFC18990128.2.67, SFC18990225.2.57 | |
| John F. Forbesc. 1876–1965also J. F. Forbes; John Forbes; John Franklin Forbes; John S. Forbes | MVSecretary-treasurer 1919–27 · president:1930–33 | John Franklin Forbes was an accountant who lived on Magee Avenue and later in Ross. | Mill Valley profile |
| John Gradyc. 1906–1930also John F. Grady; John Francis Grady | SRgolf teacher (assistant):before 1930–before 1930 | | HT19300324.2.19 |
| John M. Foge | MVClub / Head Pro:1941-08–1942-10 | Hired as clubhouse caretaker with pro shop, papers call him the pro. | MVR19410725.2.2 |
| John Palacio | SHclub champion:1940
SHwon the Marin County amateur final at Sleepy Hollow:1940 | Brother of Matt Palacio (SAH19401128.1.1), 1940 Sleepy Hollow and Marin County amateur champion, died 1941, aged 23, after a truck crash (MVR19410603.2.98). | SAH19401128.1.1, PAC19401212.1.4, PAC19401101.1.4 |
| Johnny (John) Clark | SRground keeper (greenkeeper):1906-03 (named)–? | 'one Johnny Clark, ground keeper for the San Rafael Golf Club, brought the naked maniac into town' (SN19060331.2.29, SFC19060325.2.84.2 'captured ... | SN19060331.2.29 |
| Joseph Britton and the Belvedere Land Companyalso Belvedere Land Co.; Belvedere Land Company; Joseph Britton | BVLandlord of the club:1914–33 | Joseph Britton was a San Francisco lithographer, a founder with his brother-in-law J. | Belvedere profile |
| Judge William W. Morrow | SRcalled the organizing meeting to order at the Red Cross rooms, 27 Aug 1898, "the pride of the links", first to wear a proper golf costume, r | called the organizing meeting to order at the Red Cross rooms, 27 Aug 1898, "the pride of the links", first to wear a proper golf costume, raised the club's silk flag, Mar 1899. MCT18980903.2.14, MCT1 | |
| Jules G. Prizant | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1969-07-16 | Reported ("last week"), of Greenbrae | Independent-Journal 1969-07-16 |
| Keeler Nash | MVPresident of the municipal-era men's club:1962–69 | In the city-owned years the name "Mill Valley Golf Club" belonged to the men's club that played on the municipal course. | Mill Valley profile |
| L. A. Lancel | SRassistant secretary:1916–1916 | Club manager-type post at San Rafael. | |
| L. C. U. Burt | BVcustodian (lived at the clubhouse):by 1926-02–1926-05 | Left to go into business in San Francisco. | MVR19260206.2.35 |
| Larry Brazil | FBSupervised construction of the WPA course:1937 | Presidio Golf Club professional who began the new Fort Baker course in 1937. | Fort Baker profile |
| Lavinia J. Hotalingc. 1845–1929also Lavina Hotaling; Lavinia Hotaling; Mrs. L. J. Hotaling; Mrs. Lavinia J. Hotaling | SHHotaling matriarch, won the ranch back from her son:1921–24 | Lavinia J. Hotaling was the widow of Anson P. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Leigh S. Jonesalso Lee Jones; Leigh Jones | MVDirector:1919 | Leigh S. Jones, often printed "Lee," was one of the founding directors of the golf club in 1919. | Mill Valley profile |
| Leo Fenton | MVhole-in-one (hole 2):1941-06-03 | Reported, made "this weekend" while qualifying for the city match-play championship, witnesses Roy Kibbee, Oliver Wassel | MVR19410603.2.58 |
| Leonard Cheneryalso L. Chenery; L. M. Chenery; Leo Chenery | FBFirst men's champion:1900 | A Presidio golfer who won Sausalito's first men's championship and its long-drive prizes. | Fort Baker profile |
| Leslie Davies | SRprofessional, Marin G&CC:1921-06–after Nov 1927 | Formerly of Sacramento, 'the Bond Street fashion plate'. | SFC19210604.2.224, SDI19210606.2.65 |
| Lloyd S. Shapleyalso Capt. Lloyd S. Shapley; Capt. Shapley; Captain L. S. Shapley; Captain Lloyd S. Shapley | FBNavy captain, charter member of the club | Retired naval officer living at Fort Baker who left to become Governor of Guam. | Fort Baker profile |
| Lloyd Seitzinger | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1947-05–1947-10 | Clubhouse custodians and caterers, end inferred from Patten taking the caretaker job. | MVR19470429.2.18 |
| Louis A. La Gardealso Capt. Louis A. La Garde; Captain L. A. La Garde; Captain La Garde; Captain Louis A. La Garde | FBClub vice president:1926 | Fort Baker captain who served as the golf club's vice president under Gibson. | Fort Baker profile |
| Louis E. Imhoffalso Lieut. Imhoff; Lieut. L. E. Imhoff; Lieutenant Imhoff; Lt. L. E. Imhoff | FBClub secretary-treasurer:1925–26 | Lieutenant who ran the club's first invitational and announced Eddy Redell's course record. | Fort Baker profile |
| Louis Freitas | SRclub champion 1934, beating his brother Walter (PAC19340801.1.6). | club champion 1934, beating his brother Walter (PAC19340801.1.6). | |
| Louis Shelton | SRprofessional:1906-08 (listed)–? | Only source - list of pros expected at Del Monte, Aug 1906, 'Louis Shelton of the San Rafael Golf Club' (SJMN19060821.2.84 has the same list). | SFC19060820.2.58 |
| Lucien A. Marshalso L. A. Marsh; Lucian Marsh; Lucien Marsh | MVPresident, 1928 · vice-president:1927 | Lucien Marsh grew up in Mill Valley, the son of George T. | Mill Valley profile |
| M. Pierce Cookalso M. P. Cook; M. Peirce Cook; Mills Pierce Cook | BVTreasurer 1919–24, team captain:1921–22 | Mills Pierce Cook, known in the papers as M. | Belvedere profile |
| Maj. J. D. Brown | FBClub President / Post Commander:1928-09–1930 | At Fort Baker by 21 Sept 1928 (a Sausalito News want-ad signed 'Major J. | SN19280921.2.49.2 |
| Maj. R. B. Cocroft | FBClub President / Post Commander:1928-03–1928-06 | 'Fort commander' in March 1928 (road budget for Congressman Lea), transferred to Fort Scott as executive officer in June 1928. | SN19280324.2.2 |
| Malcolm E. ("Brownie") Brownb. 1917also "Brownie" Brown; Brownie Brown; Malcolm "Brownie" Brown; Malcolm Brown; Malcolm E. "Brownie" Brown | MVMill Valley golf professional:1954–76
MVClub / Head Pro:1954-10–1976-03 | In September 1954 the city manager announced that Malcolm E. | Mill Valley profile, Independent-Journal 1955-03-05 |
| Manly B. Gibsonalso Capt. Gibson; Capt. Manly B. Gibson; Captain Gibson; Captain Manley Gibson; Captain Manly B. Gibson; Maj. M. B. Gibson; Maj. Manly B. Gibson; Major Gibson; Major Manly B. Gibson; Manley B. Gibson | FBPost commander, club founder and president, 1924–27 and:1937–39
FBClub President / Post Commander:1924-03–1928-06
FBClub President / Post Commander:1937-10–1939-07 | Coast Artillery officer who put a golf course on his post twice, in 1924 and 1939. | Fort Baker profile, SN19240405.2.14, SN19371029.2.12 |
| Marcia Lee | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1956-10-04 | Of Sausalito, her first ace, during the women's club championships, witnesses Mrs. | Independent-Journal 1956-10-09 |
| Marcus (Mark) L. Gerstle | SRdirector 1898–1900 (of San Francisco). SDU18981005.2.67, SFC18990521.2.156.5 | director 1898–1900 (of San Francisco). SDU18981005.2.67, SFC18990521.2.156.5 | |
| Marie Cala | MVhole-in-one:1975-05-07 | Reported, women's guest day, "scored a hole-in-one" may refer to the closest-to-pin contest | MVR19750507.2.12 |
| Mark Fryalso Mark Frye | SHVisiting pro, tied the course record:1940 | Mark Fry, professional at Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland, was the best known of a golfing family - his brothers Earl and Dick were pros at Alameda and Lake Chabot. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Maurice A. Galealso M. A. Gale; Maurice Gale; President Gale | BVPresident, 1929–30, director from:1926
BVhole-in-one (hole 4):1926-02-21 | Maurice A. Gale was a Belvedere insurance broker with offices in San Francisco. | Belvedere profile, MVR19260227.2.36 |
| Maynard Boulden | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1949-04-10 | Healdsburg player in an inter-club match (Mill Valley won 44-19), the Healdsburg papers give 145 yards and a driver | MVR19490412.2.27 |
| Mike Brady | BVBoston professional, star of the 1918 Red Cross day | Mike Brady was one of the best-known professionals in the country, a Boston man who spent the winter of 1917–18 in Southern California and won its open championship. | Belvedere profile |
| Milton Gabbsalso M. Gabbs; Milt Gabbs; Milton H. Gabbs | MVwon the one-club twilight tourney, spoke at the men's club:1944 | | MVR19440713.2.43, MVR19440615.2.53 |
| Miss Alice Colden Hoffman | SR. SFC19020621.2.33.3, SFC19000324.2.56.5 | . SFC19020621.2.33.3, SFC19000324.2.56.5 | |
| Miss Eleanor Morrow | SRLeading players (women) | Leading players (women) | |
| Miss Kay Lawlor | SRwomen's club champion 1936 (PAC19361003.1.4). | women's club champion 1936 (PAC19361003.1.4). | |
| Miss Margaret Colie | SR1938 trophy (MVR19381111.2.81). | 1938 trophy (MVR19381111.2.81). | |
| Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Patton | SRlent the 650-acre old links for the 1911 fresh-air camp. MJ19110608.2.29 | lent the 650-acre old links for the 1911 fresh-air camp. MJ19110608.2.29 | |
| Mr. and Mrs. McElroy (first names not found) | BVcaretakers (the club's first):1914?–? | Only source is a 1979 letter from their daughter Elizabeth McElroy Cooke - 'My father and mother were the First caretakers of the golf club. | MVR19790307.2.37 |
| Mrs. A. B. (Alta) Richardson, later Mrs. E. C. Reynvaan | BVsuperintendent of the building and entertainment, hostess:by 1929-01–1931-02 | Resigned 'after two years as hostess' when her husband took over the management of a ranch near Madera. | MVR19290125.2.42 |
| Mrs. B. M. Brown | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1960-03-11 | "Best Ball Threesome" tournament, partners Mrs. | Independent-Journal 1960-03-12 |
| Mrs. Berl Tonkin | MVhole-in-one:1971-11-11 | Women's Golf Club guest day, "hit a hole in one" may refer to the closest-to-pin contest | MVR19711124.2.31 |
| Mrs. Brown | SRhousekeeper:1924–1924 | Raised the alarm in the 14 Oct 1924 fire ($5,000 to kitchen and employees' quarters). | PDC19241014.1.9 |
| Mrs. E. H. Gamble | BVdining-room manager:1933-02–? | Of San Francisco. | MVR19330210.2.65 |
| Mrs. Ethel Lauff | BVhostess / dining-room manager:1931-02–1933-02 | From Stinson Beach. | MVR19310206.2.62 |
| Mrs. F. H. Green | SRLeading players (women) | Leading players (women) | |
| Mrs. F. Holland Dutton | SRpresident of the North Bay women's golf association 1932 (PAC19320315.1.4). | president of the North Bay women's golf association 1932 (PAC19320315.1.4). | |
| Mrs. F. S. Johnson | SRLeading players (women) | Leading players (women) | |
| Mrs. George H. (Laura) Roe | SRLeading players (women) | Leading players (women) | |
| Mrs. George Heazelton | SRLeading players (women) | Leading players (women) | |
| Mrs. George Prydz | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1955-02-25 | Less than a year of golf, twosome with Mrs. | MVR19550303.2.71 |
| Mrs. Harry N. Hensleralso Mrs. H. N. Hensler; Mrs. Harry Hensler; Mrs. Hensler | SRwomen's champion 1939 (MVR19390926.2.75). | | |
| Mrs. Hugh Richardson | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1963-05-06 | Of Corte Madera, her second ace (first at Indian Valley, 1961-09-12), witnesses Mrs. | Independent-Journal 1963-05-09 |
| Mrs. J. Bruce Adamsalso Mrs. Bruce Adams; Mrs. J. B. Adams | BVLeading woman player:1928–32 | Mrs. J. Bruce Adams came to Belvedere as an experienced tournament golfer. | Belvedere profile |
| Mrs. J. J. (Jonathan) Crooks | SRgolf captain 1919 (SFC19190906.2.281), patron of the caddies (MJ19210804.2.10).
SRgolf captain 1919 (SFC19190906.2.281), patron of the caddies (MJ19210804.2.10). | golf captain 1919 (SFC19190906.2.281), patron of the caddies (MJ19210804.2.10). | |
| Mrs. John F. Forbesalso Mrs. Forbes; Mrs. John Forbes | MVladies' captain:1922 | | Mill Valley profile, MVR19220812.2.8 |
| Mrs. Lorraine Sayles | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1962-06-10 | Of San Francisco, with Roy Sayles, Chet Sayles, Craig Jolly, same day as Page's ace | Independent-Journal 1962-06-13 |
| Mrs. R. Gilman Brown | SRthe outstanding woman golfer on the coast - first Ladies' Cup (1899) and won it outright (1901), Scott Cup, Del Monte (1900), Poniatowski Cup | the outstanding woman golfer on the coast - first Ladies' Cup (1899) and won it outright (1901), Scott Cup, Del Monte (1900), Poniatowski Cup, Burlingame (1901), PCGA women's champion 1902, first Calif | |
| Mrs. Richard Wallace | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1954-05-03 | Of Hayward, Pacific Women's Golf Association play day (86 players) | MVR19540506.2.28 |
| Mrs. T. N. Brown | MVhole-in-one:1972-02-18 | Women's Golf Club guest day, "scored a hole in one" may refer to the closest-to-pin contest | MVR19720223.2.63 |
| N. L. Fitzhenry | FBDipsea Highway Association secretary, advisory committee | Stinson Beach booster who sold Marin on the Fort Baker course as "guest of Uncle Sam." | Fort Baker profile |
| Newman (Newt) Page | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1962-06-10
MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1964-07-06 | Of Tiburon, witnesses Gay Harvey, K. C. Ambler, one of two aces on the course that Sunday | Independent-Journal 1962-06-13, Independent-Journal 1964-07-06 |
| Nona Prescottalso Miss Nona Prescott | SRmember:1936 | | |
| O. A. Broadway (O. E. Boadway)also O. A. Broadway; O. E. Boadway; Odber Earl Boadway | SHPromoter of the 1926 'Eastern capital' resort scheme | In late August 1926 a San Francisco building journal reported that "O. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| P. H. (Porter Hall) Davisalso P. H. Davis; Porter Davis; Porter H. Davis; Porter Hall Davis | SHDairy manager for Hotaling, then Herzog | Porter Hall Davis was the working dairyman behind both of Sleepy Hollow's famous herds. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| R. B. and G. H. Hellman | SRLeading players (men) | Leading players (men) | |
| R. C. Ralstonalso Russ Ralston; Russell Ralston | BVTournament chairman and team captain:1932 | R. C. Ralston, known as Russ, married on New Year's Day 1929 and settled in Belvedere. | Belvedere profile |
| R. Gilman Brown | SRsecretary (1899-c.1903), captain 1903:1899-05–1903 (by 1904 listed with SF Golf Club)
SRcouncil 1899, secretary to c.1903, captain 1903, first winner of the men's championship cup (1901) and Council's Cup (1903). SFC19010929.2.1 | Secretary from May 1899 (SFC19001117.2.36.2 etc.), 'captain of the San Rafael Golf Club' May-July 1903 (SFC19030509.2.104, SFC19030711.2.106.10), NCGA 2nd vice-pres. | MJ18990525.2.31 |
| Ralph Scherzer | MVhole-in-one:1942-07-24 | Playing with Ben Langton and Henry O'Flynn, distance per pro John Foge | MVR19420728.2.53 |
| Ralph Tote | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1946-10–1947-04 | Clubhouse custodian with his wife, start not reported, surname spelling uncertain. | |
| Ralph W. Palmer–1936also R. W. Palmer; Ralph Palmer | SRclub champion 1922, beating Channing Cornell (SFC19220524.2.237).
SRdirector and greens chairman:1924
SRdirector (majority in the 1927 sale split):1927 | | SAH19240627.1.1, SAH19271021.1.1 |
| Ray Ball | BVprofessional (weekend lessons):1920-07–before 1921-03 (probably) | Former Olympic Club pro, hired to teach on Saturdays and Sundays. | SFC19200715.2.228, NBSFC19200715.p10.4DDEE5 |
| Ray Palmer | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1948-11-17 | Tamalpais High instructor, three days after Cress Smith on the same hole, witnesses Cle Graves, Charles Doll, Rock Owen | MVR19481123.2.55 |
| Ray Polacchi | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1940-08-17 | Witnesses Elmer Zimmerman, Wynant Van Zandt, H. | MVR19400820.2.76 |
| Ray Viegas | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1966-05-07 | Witnesses Tom Dodd, Jeff Devolo | Independent-Journal 1966-05-12 |
| Ray de Havenalso De Haven; Ray De Haven; de Haven | SHGolf professional, May – c. September:1938
SHHead Pro:1938-05–1938-09 | Ray de Haven learned the game's trade under Harold Sampson at Del Monte and Pebble Beach. | Sleepy Hollow profile, OT19380519.1.22 |
| Richard A. (Barton) Parkeralso Richard A. Parker | SRfirst president / captain:1898-09–1899-05
SRfirst president/captain 1898–99, colonial furniture for the clubhouse, left for Boston Nov 1899. MJ18980908.2.22, SFC18981002.2.76, MJ189903 | MJ calls him Richard A. Parker president (organizing meeting 3 Sept 1898), MJ18980916.2.23 lists 'Barton Parker' as president of the board (Barton Parker is also the name of a boy player — probably his son, the incorporation names Richard A. | MJ18980908.2.22 |
| Rick Paterson | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1965-07-06 | Age 17, ex-Tam captain, part of a 64, witnesses Ralph Bucom, Mario Sartorio, Gregg Tellis | MVR19650714.2.52 |
| Robert M. Eyre | SRclub champion 1912 (Spalding 1913), Shreve Cup 1910 and 1911 (SFC19120505.2.115.70). | club champion 1912 (Spalding 1913), Shreve Cup 1910 and 1911 (SFC19120505.2.115.70). | |
| Ron Johnson | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1962-05-09 | Reported ("last week"), age 14 | MVR19620509.2.48 |
| Roy C. Wardalso Col. Roy C. Ward; Colonel Ward; R. C. Ward; Roy Ward | MVFirst vice-president, 1919 · mayor of Mill Valley | Roy C. Ward was living in Mill Valley by 1906. | Mill Valley profile |
| Rudolf Klassen | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1959-11–1960-07 | Clubhouse custodian-caterer, hired Nov 1959, council kept him in April 1960 over the commission's objection (IJ19600407.1), resigned effective July 15, 1960. | MVR19600324.2.3 |
| S. F. Norwood | SRMarin player and secretary of the North Bay Golf Association (1931–32), Marin team captain 1932 (MVR19320527.2.53, SRPD19311219.1.4). | Marin player and secretary of the North Bay Golf Association (1931–32), Marin team captain 1932 (MVR19320527.2.53, SRPD19311219.1.4). | |
| S. K. (Sig) Herzogalso Mayor Herzog; Mayor S. K. Herzog; S. K. Herzog; S. K. Herzog Co.; Sig Herzog | SHSleepy Hollow Certified Dairy proprietor, c. 1906–1926, San Rafael mayor | S. K. "Sig" Herzog was a San Rafael merchant who became the valley's dairyman. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Serena Bland Preusseralso Mrs. C. F. Preusser; Mrs. Charles F. Preusser; Mrs. Charles Preusser; Mrs. S. B. Preusser; Serena Bland; Serena Preusser | BVWomen's golf captain and Lincoln Park champion | Serena Bland was the daughter of Mrs. F. G. | Belvedere profile |
| Sid Heller | MVhole-in-one (hole 2):1933-04 | Tamalpais High No. 1 golfer, made during Easter vacation, the Chronicle called it one of the longest aces recorded in California | MVR19330519.2.47 |
| Steve Yuhasalso Stephen Yuhas | MVMill Valley golf professional, 1984–:c. 2010
MVClub / Head Pro:1984–2010 | Steve Yuhas came to the Mill Valley course in 1984, after Jim Kardas resigned that April. | Mill Valley profile, MVR19840801.2.7 |
| Steven Harris | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1958-07-10 | Reported ("this week"), age 13 | MVR19580710.2.90 |
| Syl Auteri | MVhole-in-one:1967-01-25 | Reported, MVR text badly garbled, a Jan. 1968 I-J item dates it "last Feb. | MVR19670125.2.47 |
| T. W. Tetley | SRinstructor / professional ("manager and instructor"), laid out the links:1898-08–1900-03 | Came from the Hotel del Coronado links (SDDU18981010.2.56 - 'former instructor of golf here, has closed his engagement'). | SFC18980815.2.95 |
| The Hotalingsalso George H. Hotaling; Hotaling estate; Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hotaling; Mrs. Albert Swinerton | BVOwners of the tidelands beside the old course | The Hotaling family's link to Belvedere was water rather than turf. | Belvedere profile |
| The Mailliard familyalso E. C. Mailliard; Ernest C. Mailliard; Ernest Mailliard; J. W. Mailliard Jr.; J. Ward Mailliard Jr.; John Ward Mailliard; John Ward Mailliards; Marian Leigh Mailliard; Mrs. Ward Mailliard; T. P. Mailliard; Thomas P. Mailliard; Tom Mailliard; Ward Mailliard | BVMembers, golfers and officers:1914–22 | The John Ward Mailliards were among the San Francisco families who moved each spring from their town house on Gough Street to a summer place on Belvedere. | Belvedere profile |
| The Mason familyalso Mabel Mason; Miss Mabel Mason; Miss Winifred Mason; Mrs. Charles Mason; R. W. Mason; Reginald Mason; Reginald W. Mason; Reginald Woodward Mason; Winifred Mason; the Masons; the Misses Mason | FBGreens chairman, team captain and the first ladies' champions | A golfing household - two sisters in the first ladies' final, and the club's greens chairman. | Fort Baker profile |
| Thomas F. McHughalso Thomas McHugh; Thos. McHugh; Tom McHugh | FBClub professional, 1925, taught Marin juniors
FBHead Pro:1925-02–1926-03 | Bay Area professional who gave free Saturday lessons to dozens of Sausalito youngsters in 1925. | Fort Baker profile, SN19250207.2.86.2 |
| Thomas Jackson | SRsteward, Marin G&CC:?–1918-01 | 'for a number of years steward at the Marin Golf and Country Club, has resigned to accept a position in the city.' | MJ19180124.2.37 |
| Thomas T. Kentalso T. T. Kent | SHTook charge of the course, July:1937
SHManager/Operator/Concessionaire:1937-07–1938-04 | Thomas T. Kent was a prominent Marin realtor and a director of the Marin Municipal Water District. | Sleepy Hollow profile, PAC19370720.1.8 |
| Thomas W. M. Draperalso Captain T. W. Morgan Draper; Col. Draper; Col. T. W. M. Draper; Colonel Draper; Colonel T. W. M. Draper; Maj. T. W. M. Draper; Major Draper; Major T. W. M. Draper; T. W. M. Draper; T. Waln-Morgan Draper; Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper | FBCo-founder, greens chairman, then president:1900–02
FBClub President / Post Commander:1901-05–1902 | The Sausalito colonel whose letter to the Army opened the Fort Baker reservation to golf. | Fort Baker profile |
| Tom Jackson | SRprofessional, Marin G&CC ('six years'):?–? | In 1930 at Santa Cruz G&CC (3 years), before that 'for six years professional at the Marin Golf and Country club, three years at Reno, Nev., and ... | SCEN19300826.1.10 |
| Tom McAuley | MVhole-in-one (hole 8):1967-05-01 | Of San Rafael, twosome with Lowell Jackson | Independent-Journal 1967-05-02 |
| Tommy Thompson | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1966-10-08 | Of Sausalito, witnesses Hank Laverty, Bill Trask, Jack Younger | MVR19661012.2.61 |
| W. F. Stewart Jr.also W. F. Stewart | BVClub champion:1922 | W. F. Stewart Jr. is known almost entirely from the scoreboards. | Belvedere profile |
| W. G. Meanry | MVhole-in-one (hole 7):1943-10-24 | Of San Francisco, on his second time round, foursome Mr. | MVR19431111.2.46 |
| W. G. Weaveralso W. G. WEAVER | SHSan Anselmo Herald publisher, the course's champion in print | W. G. Weaver owned and published the San Anselmo Herald. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| W. H. Stewart | SRclub champion 1920 (SFC19200525.2.146). | club champion 1920 (SFC19200525.2.146). | |
| W. J. Casey | SRLeading players (men) | Leading players (men) | |
| Wally Mays | MVhole-in-one (hole 6):1948-07-25 | Marin County Amateur championship, an ace on a par-4, "the first recorded time in the club's history" | MVR19480727.2.87 |
| Walter H. Ratcliff1881–1973also Walter Ratcliff | MVClubhouse architect:1919 | Walter H. Ratcliff, "the well-known architect of Berkeley," designed the clubhouse that still stands above the course. | Mill Valley profile |
| Walter H. Robinsonalso W. H. Robinson; Walter Robinson | MVDirector 1919 · attorney | Walter H. Robinson was a Mill Valley attorney and one of the golf club's first directors in 1919. | Mill Valley profile |
| Walter V. Lakealso Walter Lake | SHClubhouse operator and manager:c. 1939–1943
SHManager/Operator/Concessionaire:1938–1943-07-10 | Walter Lake ran the clubhouse in the old Hotaling mansion longer than anyone else. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| Werner and Margot Korreng | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1964-03–1965-03 | Clubhouse custodian-caterers (caretaker style), hired March 1964 on a three-month trial ($150/month, city 15% of food sales), resignation reported March 1965. | Independent-Journal 1964-03-03 |
| William "Bill" Hackneyalso Bill Hackney; William F. (Bill) Hackney; William Hackney | FBClub professional from December:1927
FBHead Pro:1927-12–1929 | One of eight golfing brothers, rebuilt two greens and planned a second nine on the bluffs. | Fort Baker profile, SFC19271203-p32 |
| William "Bill" Speer | MVGeneral Manager / Course Manager:1954–1959-01 | Clubhouse caterer-custodian (lighter style, like the 1940s caretakers). | MVR19540506.2.34 |
| William Babcock | SRdirector 1911, vice-president 1916 (Blue Book 1916), one of the "600 acre tract" owners (with the Frank S. Johnson estate and Frank Anderson | director 1911, vice-president 1916 (Blue Book 1916), one of the "600 acre tract" owners (with the Frank S. Johnson estate and Frank Anderson of the Bank of California), sold 1919 (PDC19190606.1.6), "B | |
| William David | MVhole-in-one (hole 4):1937-06-20 | Of the Redwood Empire Theatre circuit, "Sunday" (reported in Marin Week brief) | MVR19370625.2.81 |
| William Lang and the Lang Realty Companyalso Lang Realty; Lang Realty Co.; Lang Realty Company; Lang Realty Corporation; William Lang | SHRealty firm - bought ranch 1925, lots 1930s, land:1943 | The Lang Realty Company, "of San Francisco and San Anselmo," turned the Hotaling ranch into real estate. | Sleepy Hollow profile |
| William R. Shafteralso Gen. Shafter; General Shafter; Maj. Gen. Shafter; Major General Shafter | FBDepartment commander who allowed golf on the reservation:1900 | The general whose "no objection" put golf on Fort Baker, then allowed a clubhouse. | Fort Baker profile |
| William Warren Scottalso Lieutenant W. W. Scott; Lieutenant William Warren Scott; Lt. W. W. Scott; Lt. William Warren Scott | FBFirst secretary-treasurer:1924 | Fort Baker lieutenant who kept the club's books when the course opened in 1924. | Fort Baker profile |
| Wynant Van Zandt | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1951-07-10 | Reported ("recently"), first ace of 1951, foursome Harry Flanagan, Charles McCrum, Otto Barner | MVR19510710.2.42 |
| Yolanda Hurley | MVhole-in-one (hole 5):1974-03-15 | Witnesses Helvetia Walker, Ann Philbin, Frudia Redrotti | MVR19740320.2.15 |