Best Golf Courses at Lake Tahoe

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course sits on the southwestern shore of Lake Tahoe — the largest alpine lake in North America — with its famous closing holes running directly along the waterline. Designed by George Fazio and opened in 1968, the course plays 7,491 yards from the tips at 6,200 feet elevation. The par-72 layout is consistently ranked among the top 100 public courses in America and is the flagship property in Golf the High Sierra's Lake Tahoe portfolio. The 18th hole, a par 5 finishing along the lake shore, is the most photographed hole in the Sierra Nevada and a bucket-list experience for any serious golfer. Golf the High Sierra maintains a direct booking relationship with Edgewood — essential for securing summer tee times that are unavailable to the general public.

Incline Village Golf Courses, featuring the Championship Course and the Mountain Course, offer a uniquely stunning golf experience with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. The Championship Course provides a classic, challenging layout with pristine conditions, while the Mountain Course delivers a fun and scenic test with dramatic elevation changes and tight, tree-lined fairways. With world-class practice facilities, a welcoming atmosphere, and the perfect blend of challenge and beauty, Incline Village Golf Courses are a must-play for golfers seeking an unforgettable alpine golf adventure..

The South Shore's premier public course, Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a William Bell Jr. design set against 360-degree Sierra Nevada views with the Upper Truckee River winding through its meadow-style layout. An Audubon-certified facility where you're as likely to spot eagles, bears, and beavers as birdies.

At 6,300 feet above sea level, Coyote Moon is one of the finest mountain golf courses in the country. The course is a mountain masterpiece, carved out of 250 secluded acres of rolling hills, towering Ponderosa pines, wildflowers, and roaming wildlife, all without a single home or homesite to spoil the view. Coyote Moon combines a great design, meticulous maintenance standards, and attentive guest services to create a premier mountain golf experience.

Returning to the traditions of the world’s most revered golf treasures, the Golf Club at Gray’s Crossing promises an experience that explores each player’s unlimited capacity to enjoy the riches of the greatest game ever played. Fast greens and immaculate, tournament-like conditions provide a pristine golf theater, set in majestic pines with a spectacular mountain backdrop.

The Northstar California™ Resort golf course is an 18-hole, par-72 (men and women) course that makes every guest feel welcome. From beautiful scenic views to two unique nines, Northstar™ Resort’s pro-rated golf course maintains a comfortable feeling that will challenge golfers’ skills and appeal to their senses. The 18-hole golf course was designed by Robert Muir Graves, legendary landscape architect. His designs are notorious for integrating rugged, wooded sites with wavy bunkers and putting surfaces. The result of a Graves creation is a very active looking course. His unique features create a flow of movement in the land, qualities golfers will experience while playing at Northstar Resort. The course plays up to 6,820 yards. Our course offers 5 tee locations and carries a rating of 73. Northstar Resort offers helpful pin placement sheets and a guide to every hole on the scorecard. It’s the perfect spot for a group outing with the meadow nine being very playable and the mountain nine (back nine) yielding a challenge for all levels.

The Golf Academy at Old Greenwood Northern California’s finest learning facility, dedicated to improving your game. At the heart of our facility is a 1,500 square foot golf school building complete with the most technologically-advanced computerized swing analysis system available. Our performance-based curriculum, created by Keith Lyford, one of the nation’s top teachers, is designed to build your game and your confidence.

Tahoe Donner Golf Course offers a truly unique mountain golfing experience, set amid the breathtaking scenery of the Sierra Nevada. Blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings, the course features tree-lined fairways, strategic elevation changes, and fast, well-maintained greens. The crisp mountain air and stunning vistas add to the enjoyment, while the peaceful, secluded setting almost golf a second thought of the day. With a reputation for excellent course conditions and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a must-play destination for those who appreciate both the game and the beauty of high-altitude golf.