The Ultimate Golf Course Breakdown: Lake Tahoe & Truckee Edition
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If you're the kind of person who packs your clubs before your hiking boots, this one’s for you. Lake Tahoe isn’t just a year-round playground for skiers and lake lovers—it’s also a golfer’s dream. From luxury golf real estate in Truckee to historic 9-hole courses by the lake, this is your go-to guide to Lake Tahoe golf courses, complete with 2025 opening dates, PGA tournament info, and tips for buying a home near the fairway.
1. Martis Camp Golf Course – Designed by Tom Fazio
Ultra-exclusive, luxury golf real estate in Truckee
Immaculate fairways and high-end amenities
Season Opening: Typically late May
2. Lahontan Golf Club – Designed by Tom Weiskopf
Prestigious private community with mountain views
Timeless design and curated living
Season Opening: Mid-May
3. Schaffer’s Mill – Johnny Miller & John Harbottle
Private club with resort stay access
Gorgeous back nine views of Northstar
Season Opening: Mid-May
4. Old Greenwood Golf Course – Jack Nicklaus Signature
Home to the Barracuda Championship (July 14–20, 2025)
Public tee times and practice facilities
Season Opening: April 26, 2025
5. Gray’s Crossing – Peter Jacobsen/Jim Hardy
Public links-style golf with luxury surroundings
Ideal for vacationers and locals alike
Season Opening: April 19, 2025
6. Tahoe Donner Golf Course
Affordable public golf in a beautiful pine forest
Great for families and local play
Season Opening: May 17, 2025
7. Ponderosa Golf Course (Truckee)
Legacy 9-hole course, relaxed and local-friendly
Walkable, casual, and easy-going
Season Opening: Mid-April (weather dependent)
8. Incline Village Championship Course – Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Pristine public golf with a country club feel
Season Opening: May 17, 2025
9. Incline Village Mountain Course
Short, scenic, and unforgettable
Season Opening: May 24, 2025
10. Edgewood Tahoe – George & Tom Fazio
Home to the American Century Championship (July 9–13, 2025)
Lakefront luxury + celebrity vibes
Season Opening: May 10, 2025
11. Old Brockway Golf Course (Kings Beach)
Historic 9-hole course with lake views
Where Jack Nicklaus played his first tournament
Season Opening: May 1, 2025
12. Tahoe City Golf Course
Over 100 years of relaxed Tahoe tradition
Walkable and family-friendly
Season Opening: May 15, 2025
Barracuda Championship (PGA Tour)
📍 Old Greenwood – July 14–20, 2025
barracudachampionship.com
American Century Championship (Celebrity Tournament)
📍 Edgewood Tahoe – July 9–13, 2025
americancenturychampionship.com
Tips for Buying a Home on the Course I used to live right on the 3rd tee box at Isleworth in Orlando, Florida. My pool practically backed into the start of the hole. It was the best kind of neighborhood watch: morning golfers waving hello, casual catch-ups from the pool deck, and an occasional play-by-play from the tee. If you like a front-row seat to both golf and community, here’s your playful but practical guide to buying on the course:
Here’s your playful but practical guide to finding the right kind of golf course living:
🏌️♀️ Tee Box Homes – You're at the start of the action. It’s a social spot (perfect for a poolside wave and chat with the morning foursome), but expect a little gallery now and then. Great for extroverts!
🌲 Fairway Living – Gorgeous long views, the sound of pure contact, and maybe a rogue cart path or two. Ideal if you want to feel “in the course” without being too close to the pin.
🏌️♂️ Greenside or Behind the Hole – Quiet and scenic, but know your risk of the occasional approach shot or celebratory fist pump in your backyard. (Pro: you’ll always know who’s making birdies.)
⛳ Corner Lots and Crossovers – Be mindful of pace-of-play bottlenecks or golf cart traffic. Some buyers love the energy, others want something more tucked away.
🎯 Pro Tip: Always check the HOA or community golf easement rules—some areas restrict fences, play hours, or landscaping near cart paths.
Living on the course means living in the rhythm of the game. If that sounds like your kind of neighborhood, let’s find your perfect view.
Whether it’s a luxury estate at Martis Camp or a cozy condo by Gray’s Crossing, I specialize in Tahoe golf course homes for sale and can help you land the right lifestyle.
📍 camilleduvallsellstahoe.com – Browse golf-side listings today.
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