Women's Club:  Wednesdays @ 5:30 p.m. to play 9 holes. $19 walking, $25 riding. All levels of play are welcome.  Fee includes 1 free drink at the Grizzly Grill and $5 of your fee goes to charity.
Web site: www.americangolf.com
Lessons:  Golf Learning Center classes available
Course hours:  open year round from dawn to dusk
Total distance on 18 holes from forward tees:  5399 yards.  Front 9 = 2 par 3's, 5 par 4's, 2 par 5's and Back 9 = 2 par 3's, 6 par 4's, 1 par 5 = 71
Fees are for walking but powered carts are available.
Golf shop:  Small selection of clothes and merchandise are available.
Other amenities:  driving range, putting green, bar, restaurant available.
Other comments:  The course is within the limits of Tilden Park in the Berkeley hills.  It's a winding climb through the hills to get here but you'll find a beautiful course surrounded by trees and wildlife.  On any given day, San Francisco Bay could be brisk and breezy but because of its secluded, protected area, this course can  be warm and calm.
For the beginning golfer:  This is a difficult course because of its hilly terrain, different lies, and hazards in play.  But the 5:30 Wednesday women's club (Tilden Golfbags) supports and encourages the beginner  throughout every aspect of the game.  The club welcomes and wants more women to join.  No club membership fees, no handicap necessary.  Just come out and play and have fun!