2021 Tahoe Sierra Golf Guide by Tahoe Guide (Tahoe Weekly)

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Court Leve | Tahoe Donner

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2021 TAHOE-SIERRA GOLF GUIDE

HOLES

YARDS

PAR

Tahoe Sierra Golf

DRIVING RANGE

7,177

7,466

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6,781

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7,518

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3,022

7,010

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7,002

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3,418

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INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

7,106

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN

3,527

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Bijou Municipal Golf Course

6,931

2,691

2,002

7,529

•

6,741

•

4,034

THE DRAGON AT NAKOMA GOLF RESORT

7,015

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FEATHER RIVER PARK RESORT

2,822

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GRAEAGLE MEADOWS

6,725

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Lake Tahoe Golf Course

7,411

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6,421

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6,955

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Lake Tahoe Golf Course meanders about the floodplains of the Lake Valley State Recreation Area, just a few miles from the lake’s southeastern shore. On-in-one par 4s, sharp doglegs, forced carries or layups, territorial trees and bottomless bunkers make for technical gameplay. | laketahoegc.com

THE CLUB AT ARROWCREEK | THE LEGEND

7,039

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THE CLUB AT ARROWCREEK | THE CHALLENGE

7,455

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LAKERIDGE GOLF COURSE

6,715

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6,555

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(775) 828-6633 | WashoeGolf.org

6,695

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(775) 851-3301 | WolfRunGolfClub.com

7,100

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1,391

THE RESORT AT RED HAWK | HILLS COURSE

7,106

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THE RESORT AT RED HAWK | LAKES COURSE

7,410

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WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE | THE CREEK SIX

6,700

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1,420

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6,020

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7,218

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*Courses open unless otherwise noted.

COYOTE MOON

(530) 587-0886 | CoyoteMoonGolf.com Opens May 21

GRAY’S CROSSING

(530) 550-5804 | GolfinTahoe.com

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA OLD GREENWOOD PONDEROSA

(530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com Opens early June

(530) 550-7024 | GolfinTahoe.com

(530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

SCHAFFER’S MILL

(530) 582-6964 | SchaffersMill.com Opening TBA

TAHOE DONNER GOLF

(530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com Opens May 28

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

BROCKWAY GOLF

(530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

Tee time: (775) 832-1146 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1146 | GolfIncline.com Tee time: (775) 832-1146 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1150 | GolfIncline.com Opens May 24

LINKS AT SQUAW CREEK TAHOE CITY GOLF

Pro shop: (530) 581-6637 | SquawCreek.com

Opens May 28

(530) 583-1516 | GolfTahoeCity.com

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BIJOU

(530) 542-6097 | CityofSLT.us Opening TBD

EDGEWOOD TAHOE LAKE TAHOE

Pro shop: (775) 588-3566 | EdgewoodTahoe.com

(530) 577-0788 | LakeTahoeGC.com

TAHOE PARADISE

(530) 577-2121 | TahoeParadiseGC.com

THE LOST SIERRA (530) 322-3333 | NakomaGolfResort.com

(530) 836-2328 | FeatherRiverParkResort.com (530) 836-2323 | PlayGraeagle.com

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB PLUMAS PINES

(530) 832-4200 | GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com

(530) 836-1420 | PlumasPinesGolf.com

WHITEHAWK RANCH

(530) 836-0394 | (800) 332-4295 | GolfWhitehawk.com

RENO, NEV. (775) 850-4471 | TheClubatArrowCreek.com (775) 850-4471 | TheClubatArrowCreek.com

(775) 825-2200 | LakeRidgeGolf.com

SIERRA SAGE GOLF COURSE WASHOE GOLF COURSE WOLF RUN GOLF CLUB

(775) 972-1564 | SierraSageGolf.org

Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | Kayla Anderson

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR

Bijou Municipal Golf Course is a nine-hole executive course featuring five par 4s and four par 3s. It opened in 1920 and was designed by Virgil Gilcrease. It is a short, gettable course, with a casual atmosphere, great for working on distance control and dialing in your clubs. There are no water hazards on the course, however, the well-placed bunkers are plenty enough to keep you honest with your shot placement throughout your round. | cityofslt.us

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course South Lake Tahoe’s most prominent golf club is none other than Edgewood Tahoe. It is the only course in the Tahoe Basin that shares its fairways with the shores of Lake Tahoe, giving it a one-of-a-kind feel and aesthetic. Edgewood opened in 1968 and was designed by George Fazio. Golf Digest regularly rates it among the top 100 in the nation. | edgewoodtahoe.com

Tahoe Paradise Golf Course Tahoe Paradise Golf Course is an 18-hole, executive-style, mountain course 4 miles from South Lake Tahoe. Designed by Fred R. Blanchard, it features a challenging variety of par 3s and 4s ranging from 95 to 372 yards. Family-style vibes, stunning views of Mount Tallac and green fees that won’t break the bank, are all sure to keep you coming back again and again. | tahoeparadisegc.com

THE LINKS AT KILEY RANCH

(775) 354-2100 | KileyLinks.com

(775) 626-4599 | RedHawkGolfandResort.com

(Yardage & par based on 3 rounds of play)

(775) 673-3100 | WildcreekGolf.org

WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE | EXECUTIVE COURSE (775) 673-3100 | WildcreekGolf.org

CARSON VALLEY, NEV.

CARSON VALLEY GOLF COURSE DAYTON VALLEY GOLF CLUB

(775) 265-3181 | CarsonValleyGolf.com

(775) 246-7888 | DuncanGolfReno.com

EAGLE VALLEY | EAST COURSE

(775) 887-2380 | EagleValleyGolf.com

6,618

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EAGLE VALLEY | WEST COURSE

(775) 887-2380 | EagleValleyGolf.com

6,851

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EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | COMSTOCK /RIVER

6,840

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EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | SIERRA /RIVER

6,733

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EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | SIERRA /COMSTOCK

6,573

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GENOA LAKES GOLF CLUB | LAKES COURSE

(775) 782-4653 | GenoaLakes.com

7,359

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GENOA LAKES GOLF CLUB | RANCH COURSE

(775) 782-7700 | GenoaLakes.com

7,258

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6,392

•

6,914

•

7,166

(888) 227-1335 | EmpireRanchGolf.com

(888) 227-1335 | EmpireRanchGolf.com (888) 227-1335 | EmpireRanchGolf.com

SILVER OAK GOLF COURSE SUNRIDGE GOLF CLUB

(775) 841-7000 | SilverOakGolf.com

(775) 267-4448 | PlaySunridge.com

WASHOE VALLEY, NEV.

TOIYABE GOLF CLUB

(775) 884-4957 | ToiyabeGolfClub.com

TRUCKEE&&NORTHSTAR NORTHSTAR TRUCKEE Coyote Moon Golf Course OPENS MAY 21 A high-elevation roller coaster ride and true test of one’s skill reading the natural topography of the land, shot placement and ball-flight control. Located minutes from downtown Truckee, the course is carved into 250 acres of climbs and drops, bends and tunnels, with breathtaking views in a heavily wooded alpine zone, featuring towering pines and eccentric granite outcroppings. The layout sports countless elevation changes, both vertically and horizontally, with well-guarded greens and strategically placed hazards throughout. | coyotemoongolf.com

Courtesy Coyote Moon Golf Course

SPARKS, NEV.

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The Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing Gray’s Crossing opened in 2007 and was once a private golf facility; though now open to the public, it still has a private feel and look to it. Expect lofty ancient pine trees, native landscapes, wide fairways and relatively easy-to-find greens. The National Audubon Society recognized Gray’s Crossing as an Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary. | golfintahoe.com

Northstar Golf Course OPENS EARLY JUNE A tale of two nines. The Northstar Golf Course offers two unique golf experiences. The front nine, weaving its way around Martis Valley, is fairly flat, exposed, traditional and straightforward. The back nine immediately immerses players into mountainous terrain and winds its way through shaded hallways between the tall trees. The course was designed by Robert Muir Graves and is an approachable endeavor for golfers of all ages and skill levels. | northstarcalifornia.com

OLD GREENWOOD

Old Greenwood Golf Course

www.TahoeMountainClub.com

Meticulously maintained, with all the feel of a professional club. Old Greenwood Golf Course is a pure golf haven handcrafted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus in 2004. The course has been given a Top 10 ranking for Best New Public Access Golf Course by Golf Digest and was ranked the 4th Finest New Upscale Public Course in America by Golf Magazine. The practice facility here is second to none in the Reno-Tahoe area and offers customized learning opportunities, as well as a fully immersive golf academy. | golfintahoe.com

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,518

122-144

66.1-75.5

HOME OF THE PGA TOUR’s Barracuda Championship, Old Greenwood is a mountain masterpiece. As a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed course, Jack’s highest level of personal attention was woven into every detail.

Ponderosa Golf Course Originally brought to fruition by the townspeople and designed by Bob Baldock, Ponderosa Golf Course is Truckee’s oldest golf course, opening for play in 1961. It’s a fairly short nine-hole course and, with the exception of one severely uphill par 3, is quite flat. However, no hole is a streamline conquest; the fairways are tight and, though hitting driver is always tempting, it can easily lead to driving right through the short grass into a monster pine or onto the adjacent fairways. Overall, it’s a great and affordable place to sharpen your game. | ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com

experience PGA Tour quality in one of the most spectacular places on earth. Tee Times available up to 30 days in advance with daily NCGA rates and multiple twilight windows for locals. Membership in Tahoe Mountain Club unlocks an exclusive way to enjoy all that living in Tahoe has to offer. With an impressive collection of amenities, evolving programming, and new seasonal membership offerings, now is the time to join!

Nestled among 600 acres of towering pines and beautiful mountain vistas that provide the perfect backdrop for an epic day of golf. No wonder Old Greenwood has been ranked as one of America’s Top 100 Greatest Public Courses. Play where the pro’s play and

Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club Set amongst the lush Sierra foothills, Schaffer’s Mill is a semi-private golf facility co-designed by John Harbottle and two-time major winner Johnny Miller. The front nine is sunny and open in an expansive meadow under the peaks of Northstar and is generally flat, while the back nine is of a hillier nature with a healthy dose of ups and downs tee to green. It is a relatively long but manageable course. | schaffersmill.com

Tahoe Donner OPENS MAY 28 Golf is back this year at Tahoe Donner, having recently completed a $2.2 million course renovation in 2020 for more fun and improved playability. Golfers will enjoy all new greens, expanded and redesigned forward tees, and an improved pace of play. Plus enjoy $25 skills clinics, a driving range and more.

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY Incline Village Championship Course In the 1960s, Robert Trent Jones and his son of the same name descended on the Tahoe region and set out to etch their names into the history books. In 1964, Trent Jones Sr. laid out his grand design for the Incline Village Championship Golf Course, carving into the mountainside a course that would stand the test of time and set it apart in humble fashion among all others in the Tahoe Basin. A bright green maze reminiscent of an alpine rainforest features picturesque views of Lake Tahoe, raging creeks and plenty of healthy-sized pine trees throughout. | inclinegolf.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

Old Brockway Golf Course | Katherine E. Hill

GRAY’S CROSSING www.TahoeMountainClub.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,466

111-140

64.0-74.3

PRISTINE COURSE CONDITIONS and the firmest greens in the area highlight the experience at Gray’s Crossing. A Jacobsen/Hardy design that proves fun yet challenging, Gray’s is perfect for the golf enthusiast looking to play a public course that has a traditional private club feel. Evergreen pines line the fairway as this Tahoe Mountain Club course weaves through beautiful mountain meadows with Mt. Rose as the backdrop. Local and NCGA rates available all season

long at both Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing, $25 rates for Juniors after 4pm. Adjacent to the golf shop at Gray’s Crossing you will find PJ’s Restaurant offering a fresh summer menu and an outdoor dining experience with the best views around. Open daily from 8:00am-8:00pm. Perfect for every day casual dining, magical enough for your special occasion. To inquire about our wedding and corporate event offerings, call 530-550-5099.

12915 Fairway Drive | Truckee, CA 96161 | For tee times at Old Greenwood, call (530) 550-7024. 11406 Henness Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | For tee times at Gray’s Crossing, call (530) 550-5804. For more information on both courses, visit www.GolfinTahoe.com.

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Incline Village Mountain Course OPENS MAY 24 Incline Village Mountain Golf Course is Nevada’s highest elevation course. It was built in 1968, designed by the legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., who has put his stamp on courses such as Chambers Bay in Washington, which hosted the 2015 U.S. Open. It’s an 18-hole executive layout, but despite its moderate yardage and true to the nature of Jones’ golf philosophy, this is not a course that is easily conquered; pars here are won in a chess-like game of risk and reward. | inclinegolf.com

The Links at Squaw Creek OPENS MAY 28

COYOTE MOON GOLF COURSE www.CoyoteMoonGolf.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,177

120 to 140

64.1 to 73.6

COYOTE MOON GOLF Course is one of the finest mountain golf experiences in the country. Residing in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area, Coyote Moon sits on 250 acres of secluded, rolling hills amidst towering pines, enormous granite outcroppings, wildflowers and the beautiful Trout Creek. The vistas, plus fresh mountain air, equals near perfection.

Coyote Moon Golf Course is a challenging, but fair test of Lake Tahoe golf. Most tee shots offer ample landing areas, as there are only a few forced carries. From the landing areas, most holes funnel to medium-sized, undulating greens that are well protected by trees, sand and water. The golf course was designed by Brad Bell, a former PGA Tour player, well known for creating highly praised courses.

The Links at Squaw Creek is a daunting par 71 mountain track set in the heart of Olympic Valley. Designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, it rests amongst a habitat of protected wetlands and resident wildlife. The terrain is host to deep roughs, mature pine trees and off-camber fairways. Systematic climbs, steep descents, blind shoulders and puzzle-like greens are all surprisingly manageable with a slow approach and contemplative club selection. Sandy’s Pub will reopen on May 27 with a new smokehouse theme for all to enjoy. | squawcreek.com

Old Brockway Golf Course Old Brockway Golf Course is a nine-hole gem tucked into the forest, just a stone’s throw from Lake Tahoe’s shores in Kings Beach. Designed by John Duncan Dunn, it opened for play in 1924 and was a favorite place to play for many celebrities in the 1930s and 1940s. The course still maintains its old-fashioned feel: narrow fairway corridors, small greens and wild times. | oldbrockway.com

Tahoe City Golf Course Now more than 100 years old, the Tahoe City Golf Course has never ceased to provide great golf at a reasonable price. The nine-hole, par-33 course is in downtown Tahoe City. Despite its compact stature, it provides fun and challenging play for both experts and novices. In the middle of the 20th Century, the course was a popular hangout for Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. It is one of the only courses in the area where dogs play for free. | golftahoecity.com

10685 Northwoods Blvd. | Truckee, CA 96161 Advertisement

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Nakoma’s course is outright beautiful and no matter how you might play, you’re sure to leave here satisfied. It’s just an hour from Tahoe, designed by Robin Nelson, famous for his work on The Dunes at Mauna Lani. Golf World once designated this course as one of America’s Top 75. Come out and take on holes such as Dragon Lagoon, Dragon’s Tail and Teeth of the Dragon. | nakomaresort.com

Feather River Park Resort Just outside Blairsden and Graeagle, Feather River Park Resort golf course opened in 1985 and was designed by Bert Stamps. It sits in a prime spot amongst the Mohawk Valley offering up stunning views and a nine-hole, par-35 golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. | featherriverparkresort.com

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Swing into Summer Golf Classic is part of Tahoe City Solstice Festival

This event is a fundraiser for the Tahoe City Downtown Association

Golfing for Schools Cards are now on sale for $345. Cardholders enjoy one round of 18-holes at participating courses including Coyote Moon, Old Greenwood, Resort at Squaw Creek, Tahoe City, Northstar, Tahoe Donner and Gray’s Crossing. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION. | EXINED.ORG

Courtesy Plumas Pines Golf Course

For tee times, call (530) 587-0886 or visit www.CoyoteMoonGolf.com.

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Graeagle Meadows Golf Course Opened in 1968, designed by Ellis Van Groder, Graeagle Meadows Golf Course sits among the vast Mohawk Valley. The course digs itself farther and farther away from civilization, as your round goes on and plays host to an abundance of wildlife. The native landscape can be deep and chaotic and missing fairways can result in adventurous outings. Finesse of the short game is of importance here. | playgraeagle.com

Grizzly Ranch Golf Club One of the newer courses in the area, Grizzly Ranch Golf Club was designed by Bob Cupp and opened in 2005. From the moment you step off the first tee, you will notice that this is a long course, playing at more than 7,400 yards from the back tees. It’s mainly flat and open, tempting you to make the big shots, though cautionary play can at many times be beneficial because ideal landing zones are often filled with one hazard or another and generally require some creative thinking. The Lake House will be offering a new menu of artisan sandwiches, lite bites and a full bar. | grizzlyranchgolfclub.com

Plumas Pines Golf Course The course opened in 1980 and was sculpted by Homer Flint. It follows the Feather River around a sharply groomed, vibrant green oasis. Water can be found on almost every hole and fittingly so. There’s no shortage of forced carries and must-hit fades and draws. It’s a fairly short course, but is filled with tight corners, huge pine trees and quick-putting surfaces. | plumaspinesgolf.com

TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,002

123-135

68.8-74.1

www.TahoeDonner.com/Golf

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club is a championship-caliber course in the serene Mohawk Valley in Clio. Designed by Dick Bailey, the course opened in 1996. It has since racked up several honors and is consistently ranked amongst the Top 10 to 20 courses on many editorials’ Best Public Golf Courses of California lists. With Sierra peaks in nearly every direction and several streams moseying through the playing field and into lush ponds and even waterfalls, there’s not a spot on the course lacking a beautiful view. | golfwhitehawk.com

GOLF IS BACK at Tahoe Donner! Experience your new favorite course. Coinciding with their 50th anniversary, Tahoe Donner just completed over $2M in course renovations in 2020. Reopening on May 28, be among the first to experience enhanced playability, improved pace of play and an overall enriched mountain golf experience.

Tee Times and Rates Enjoy a twilight round for just $95 – including a golf cart – or a prime-time tee time starting at just $130 in the early and late seasons. Discounts are available for Tahoe Donner homeowners. Tahoe Donner also features a driving range, new chipping and putting greens, $25 skills clinics and more.

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR RENO The Club at Arrowcreek The Club at Arrowcreek in South Reno is home to two championship golf courses: The Legend Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, a name that speaks for itself in the world of golf, and The Challenge Course, co-designed by 1979 Masters champion Fuzzy Zoeller and John Harbottle III. Both courses opened for play in 1999. | theclubatarrowcreek.com

Lakeridge Golf Course This is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. course in the middle of the city. It opened in 1969 and the place still seems to take you back in time to that era. Climbing up the mountainside, Lakeridge Golf Course features wonderful views of the cityscape below. It’s not by any means a long course, with drivable par 4s and reachable in two par 5s, but the greens can be treacherous if not given your complete attention. | duncangolfreno.com/lakeridge

Sierra Sage Golf Course Sierra Sage Golf Course just north of Reno is pleasantly walkable with a comprehensive practice facility with an ample grass tee range. The fairways are wide and open, as there are not many trees in the field of play. The greens are thoroughly maintained, fast and true. The course offers GolfBoards, giving golfers a healthy and fun alternative to walking or taking a cart. | sierrasagegolf.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

Courtesy The Club at Arrowcreek

Highlights of the course include: • All new greens • Expanded forward tees and tee box improvements • Increased player shot selections through improved drainage and relocated cart paths • Improved accessibility to practice green with new stairways Repeatedly voted the “Best Golf Course in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee” by Sierra Sun readers, Tahoe Donner is one of the premier courses in the Sierra Nevada and offers the most recently renovated course in the area. Located just 30 minutes from Reno and 25 minutes from Lake Tahoe, the course is open to the public and Tahoe Donner members. Set among towering pines, meandering creeks and stunning granite formations, the tree-lined fairways and epic elevation changes embody the best of championship golf in the High Sierra, while the fast and large greens have been regarded as some of the finest in the region. Whether you are a beginner or daily golfer, Tahoe Donner is sure to impress even the most discerning player with its unique course design, beautiful mountain scenery, natural water features and scenic wildlife.

After playing a round, stop by The Lodge Restaurant & Pub overlooking the golf course. Golfer’s Happy Hour is offered daily from 2-4PM. Additionally, the Tee Nine Grill, located next to the Pro Shop, offers breakfast, lunch and a wide variety of beverages.

12850 Northwoods Blvd. | Truckee, CA 96161 | Golf Pro Shop (530) 587-9443 golf@tahoedonner.com | www.TahoeDonner.com/Golf

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Washoe Golf Course This historical golf club was founded in 1917; it’s the oldest 18-hole golf facility in the state of Nevada. Washoe Golf Course is a staple of the Reno community, an old-fashioned, genuine-natured golf experience right in the heart of the city. The fairways are generally wide, flat, forgiving, feeding the greens, though lined with age-old cottonwood trees and seemingly invisible-from-the-tee water hazards. Overall, the greens are small and feature at least one steep drop-off into an abyss. | washoegolf.org

Wolf Run Golf Club

www.OldBrockway.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

9 holes | par 36

3,418

113 to 132

66.9 to 71.6

HISTORIC OLD Brockway Golf Course has been family owned and operated for more than 35 years. Old Brockway offers more than 3,400 yards of quality, serene golfing with two par 5s, two par 3s and five par 4s. Enjoy walking through the towering Jeffery pines with lake views on each and every hole. The Golf Channel rated Historic Old Brockway as one of the Top Ten 9-hole courses in the country. It is our welcoming staff, dedicated crew and beauti-

ful setting that all make Old Brockway a “Lake Tahoe Golfing Tradition.” Old Brockway Golf Course was built by Harry Comstock and designed by renowned Scottish architect John Duncan Dunn, the golf course architect of Shinnecock Hills, home of the 2018 U.S. Open. Historic Old Brockway features small, turtle-back greens, minimum green to tee walking distances, and tight-knit fairways. It’s known as the best golfing value at the lake.

7900 North Lake Blvd. | Kings Beach, CA 96143 For tee times, call (530) 546-9909 or visit www.OldBrockway.com.

Sparks

The Links at Kiley Ranch The Links at Kiley Ranch is a 9-hole, executive-style, par-3 course open year-round and available for play at an affordable rate. It’s a great course to calibrate clubs and sharpen your short game. The greens are fairly straightforward and allow golfers to focus on speed more so than guessing their lines. There is also a large top-notch putting green onsite. If kicking a ball is more your style, be sure to inquire about FootGolf on the course. | kileylinks.com

Redhawk Golf and Resort | The Hills Course The course, once operating as ranch land, was designed by three-time U.S. Open

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR SPARKS

Courtesy Wildcreek Golf Courses

OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE

The home course of the University of Nevada’s men’s and women’s golf teams, Wolf Run Golf Club was designed by John Fleming and opened for play in 1998. It’s a great example of desert mountain golf. The course rolls about the foothills in continuous undulating fashion with fairways edged with hard-packed sand, decorated generously with rocks and sagebrush. It features many drastic changes in elevations, an abundance of sand traps, forced carries and project-like oblong greens that really make for a fun day of putting. One of the best deals in Reno for a course on this level. | duncangolfreno.com/wolf-run

Redhawk Golf and Resort | The Lakes Course Robert Trent Jones Jr. is known for producing punishing layouts, incorporating minimalism and subtlety and highlighting risk and reward, victory and defeat. This course is a prime example of his determination to truly test a golfer’s abilities in a rich and serene setting. The course plays 7,400 yards and feels every bit of it. As the name suggests, there is plenty of water to deal with out here. | redhawkgolfandresort.com

Wildcreek Golf Courses | The Creek Six & Executive Course Wildcreek’s The Creek Six is a perfect golfing lunch break or three times around for a full 18 holes. There is one Par 3, one Par 5 and four Par 4s that with multiple tee positions can give you an 18-hole track measuring between 5,500 and 6,700 yards. The Executive Course is a par 27 measuring 1,420 yards. | wildcreekgolf.org

www.PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

9 holes

3,022

119 to 120

66.6 to 69.9

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE offers a family friendly, but surprisingly challenging, 9-hole course, developed by the townspeople of Truckee in 1961. The course, nestled in the heart of Truckee, celebrates the natural Sierra landscape and is characterized by its amalgamation of pine trees. The course rolls smoothly with straight fairways and a short par 4 until the third hole, a tough uphill par 3 with unexpected gradation

changes and a sloping green. Still, the 9th hole is considered the most difficult, with trees woven as obstacles along the long fairway. Purchased for private operation in 1968, the course was made public by purchase from the Truckee-Tahoe Airport District in 2008, and is manicured to ideal conditions by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District. Ponderosa also features practice greens, driving nets, a pro shop and snack bar.

For tee times, call (530) 587-3501 or visit www.PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com. Advertisement

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR CARSON VALLEY & CARSON CITY AREA Carson Valley Golf Course Following the East Fork of the Carson River beneath the shade of the wide arms of ancient cottonwood trees, the Carson Valley Golf Course in Gardnerville has served as a great escape for a day of swinging around the clubs since 1965. Playing just more than 6,000 yards from the back tees, hitting driver isn’t always necessary from the tee box. Plenty of water hazards and magnetic bunkers always make for interesting shots at this enjoyable golf course. | carsonvalleygolf.com

Courtesy Genoa Lakes Golf Club | Ranch Course

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE

2021 TAHOE-SIERRA GOLF GUIDE

Dayton Valley Golf Club A short drive from Carson City brings you to the challenging Dayton Valley Golf Club, designed by none other than Arnold Palmer. One of the premier courses in Northern Nevada, it has been hosting PGA qualifier events for more than 20 years. This desert oasis has 40 acres of water features, wobbly fairways and large greens with some of the quickest grass in the area. | duncangolfreno.com/dayton-valley

Eagle Valley Golf Course Opened in 1987, designed by Jack Snyder, nestled in the Carson City foothills, Eagle Valley Golf Course offers two different 18-hole outings. The East Course is a mellow playing field, that is generally open and straight forward, it’s a great course to walk, and to practice big swings. The Eagle Valley West Course is a place more suited for those looking for a challenge. Its desert-links design will continue to test you, hole after hole. | eaglevalleygolf.com

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB

Empire Ranch Golf Courses

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A tale of three nines — wait a second. Yes, that’s right, 27 holes of golf. The SierraRiver, Comstock-River and Sierra Comstock courses all offer unique challenges of their own surrounded on all sides by gorgeous views of the Carson Valley. Also, onsite is a spacious chipping area and two putting greens. Empire offers a Men’s Club, Women’s Club and membership programs for discounted play. | empireranchgolf.com

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,411

121 to 143

66.5 to 75.0

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB, a #1 ranked golf course in the Sierra Nevada, is open from May 1 to late-October. Only a 45 minute drive north on SR 89 to Hwy 70, Grizzly Ranch’s uncrowded town and tranquil mountainous environment welcome golfers to a relaxing golf experience, yet challenging Bob Cupp designed championship course. Stretching more than 7,400 yards from tips, Grizzly

Genoa Lakes Golf Club | Lakes Course The Lakes Course, established in 1993, was co-designed by Peter Jacobsen and John Harbottle III. The clubhouse is large and opulent. Having hosted more than a dozen U.S. Open Qualifiers, it is year after year voted as one of the best golf courses on the West Coast. Resting on the floor of the Carson Valley, the field follows the banks and canals of the Carson River. True to its name, several lakes scattered around the wetland-lined fairways bring water hazards of various nature into play on 14 holes. | genoalakes.com

Genoa Lakes Golf Club | Ranch Course The saloon-like clubhouse sports a polished wood bar and barbecue joint. Opened in 1998, co-designed by John Harbottle III and two-time major winner Johnny Miller, the playing area is carved into the high desert in a links-like fashion. The front nine dances around the low land before stair stepping a steep mountain bluff, severely exposed to the potential of a howling afternoon wind. | genoalakes.com

Ranch has five sets of tees to accommodate every level of player. The natural turf range, a highlight to the practice facility, is open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $20 – Half-day per person. The Lake House offers a new signature menu of artisan sandwiches, lite bites and a full bar! For more information, please call the Golf Shop at 530.832.4200, or visit us online at GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com.

To book a tee time or for group play/fees, call the Golf Shop at (530) 832-4200, or visit www.GrizzlyRanchGolfClub.com.

Silver Oak Golf Course Set into the side of a mountain, this course has some dramatic changes in elevation tee to green of both the uphill and downhill varieties. Fast greens, with hidden breaks, severe exposure to the elements and plenty of water, make 18 holes at this place full of surprises. Silver Oak also offers Footgolf for those more inclined to kick a ball around the course than hit one. | silveroakgolf.com

Sunridge Golf Club This is a truly unique golf experience beneath a backdrop of the towering peaks of the Carson Range with huge lakes, forced carries and layups, exquisite course maintenance and fairways that blend into the putting surfaces. This place can be your best friend or your worst nightmare — and either way is bound to bring you back for more time and again. | playsunridge.com

TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE

TRUCKEEVALLEY & NORTHSTAR WASHOE

Washoe Valley

Toiyabe Golf Club Tucked away at the base of the Carson Range, the Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley was a cattle ranch in the 1800s, known as the Lightning W Ranch. While maintaining the tranquility and beauty of nature’s landscape, Robert Muir Graves designed a course that he states, “offers an extraordinary golfing opportunity rarely available today.” Come challenge the howling Washoe winds and see for yourself. | toiyabegolfclub.com

Toiyabe Golf Club | John Dee

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Yardage

Slope

Rating

9 holes | par 33

2,691

120

65.9

The historic Tahoe City Golf Course is a family-friendly golf facility located in the heart of Tahoe City and walking distance to Commons Beach and local shops. A fun and challenging 9-hole, par-33 course with one par 5, four par 4s and 4 par 3s that will have players of every ability using every club in their bag as they walk or ride through towering pine trees enjoying views of Lake Tahoe.

Located on-site, Café Zenon has a full bar and restaurant. Enjoy a scenic patio, two bocce courts, practice areas and a barbecue area available for family reunions, weddings, receptions and barbecues. Due to COVID-19, the TCPUD has implemented a Protection Plan to protect employees and customers while at the TCGC facility. Please visit our website for details.

251 N. Lake Blvd. | Tahoe City, CA 96145 Call and book your tee time at (530) 583-1516 or visit www.GolfTahoeCity.com