The Tahoe –Truckee area is one of the densest pockets of high-quality golf in the West, with designs by Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones and Jacobsen winding through pine forest and meadow with the Sierra as a backdrop.
The short alpine season runs roughly May through October, and at this altitude the ball flies noticeably farther — club down and enjoy it. Tee times at the marquee courses book up fast in mid-summer, so reserve ahead.
A lean toward the North and East Shore, plus the standout lakefront course down south. Tap any one for the live listing, tee times and rates.
A Robert Trent Jones Sr. design threading through the pines above the lake — the East Shore's premier 18 holes.
A shorter, tighter executive-style course — a fun, walkable round with mountain views and a quicker pace of play.
A Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Truckee — wide meadow fairways, big mountain views and a polished clubhouse experience.
A dramatic, secluded layout with no homes in sight — granite outcrops, towering pines and the Trout Creek running through.
A historic 9-hole course dating to 1917, walkable right from town — relaxed, affordable and great for a quick twilight round.
A mountain course woven through the Northstar resort itself — tree-lined fairways and convenient golf-and-lodging packages for anyone already staying on the mountain.
A charming, historic 9-hole course near Kings Beach — Tahoe's oldest course and a relaxed, old-school round with real character.
The famous lakefront course that hosts the celebrity American Century Championship — worth the trip south for holes right on the water.