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The Ultimate Golf Course Breakdown: Lake Tahoe & Truckee Edition

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The Ultimate Golf Course Breakdown: Lake Tahoe & Truckee Edition

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.

Private Golf Courses in Truckee and Tahoe

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

  • martiscamp.com

2. Lahontan Golf Club – Designed by Tom Weiskopf

  • Prestigious private community with mountain views

  • Timeless design and curated living

  • Season Opening: Mid-May

  • lahontangolf.com

3. Schaffer’s Mill – Johnny Miller & John Harbottle

  • Private club with resort stay access

  • Gorgeous back nine views of Northstar

  • Season Opening: Mid-May

  • schaffersmill.com

Public & Semi-Private Golf Courses in Truckee

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

  • tahoemountainclub.com

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

  • tahoedonner.com

7. Ponderosa Golf Course (Truckee)

  • Legacy 9-hole course, relaxed and local-friendly

  • Walkable, casual, and easy-going

  • Season Opening: Mid-April (weather dependent)

Lake Tahoe Golf Courses (Incline Village to South Shore)

8. Incline Village Championship Course – Robert Trent Jones Sr.

  • Pristine public golf with a country club feel

  • Season Opening: May 17, 2025

  • golfincline.com

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

  • edgewoodtahoe.com

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

  • oldbrockway.com

12. Tahoe City Golf Course

  • Over 100 years of relaxed Tahoe tradition

  • Walkable and family-friendly

  • Season Opening: May 15, 2025

  • tahoecitygolf.com

Golf Tournaments in Lake Tahoe 2025
Want to live near a Lake Tahoe golf course? 

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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