Golfing in Lake Tahoe

[jimsp]

Anyone have any suggestions about golf courses in Lake Tahoe. I'm supposed to be in that area in june. Thanks

[lightrider]

  jimsp said:

Anyone have any suggestions about golf courses in Lake Tahoe. I'm supposed to be in that area in june. Thanks

There is a course up there called the Dragon. Its probably one of the hardest courses in America. Very good scenery as well.

[jimsp]

  lightrider said:

There is a course up there called the Dragon. Its probably one of the hardest courses in America. Very good scenery as well.

Heck I guess it lives up to its name. I'll check it out on the web. Thanks.

[RainmanP]

Jim,
I note you are in MA. I will be THERE in June, Salisbury Beach to be exact. Are you familiar enough with that area to suggest a nice course? I will be playing with some other guys who may be a bit price sensitive, probably not over $50-60 weekday green fees.
Thanks,
Raymond

[jimsp]

There is a couple I would suggest; Pease golf course in Portsmouth,NH is 27 holes, in the price range you want and you can book t-times on line. Its probably 20-30 minutes from Salisbury. Apple Hill in Kingston, NH is another, 18 holes but both 9's are very different. Breakfast Hill is a just down the street from Pease a little more $'s than pease ,but a really nice course. There is a 9 hole course in Amesbury Ma. All of these courses are about 20-30 minutes from Salisbuty Beach.

[RainmanP]

Thanks, Jim. I will have to find out the name of the course the guys usually play.

Let me know where you play in Tahoe. There is a remote possibility we may be up there later in July.
Regards,
Raymond

[docmao]

If you know which shore of Lake Tahoe, I'd be happy to recommend a course or two.

docmao

[jimsp]

  docmao said:

If you know which shore of Lake Tahoe, I'd be happy to recommend a course or two.

I've never been to Tahoe, but we're coming into it from the north. If you have any courses that you truly enjoyed playing let me know. I'm a 6 handicap, playing closer to a 10, but I love the game. Thanks.

[docmao]

  jimsp said:

I've never been to Tahoe, but we're coming into it from the north. If you have any courses that you truly enjoyed playing let me know. I'm a 6 handicap, playing closer to a 10, but I love the game. Thanks.

The North Shore has got some truly awesome golf. In Truckee, just outside of Tahoe City, there is a gem called Coyote Moon . Very challenging and spectacular at the same time. Also just outside of Tahoe City is the Resort at Squaw Creek which winds through environmentally protected wetlands. I think its a Robert Trent Jones, you'll love going for the 13th in 2, a dramatic downhill tee shot, then a severely uphill second. Very fun. If you're looking for value golf, try Northstar , which is on a ski resort. You'll never play such a dramatically different front/back nine. One is meadows, the other is mountains. Someone already mentioned Dragon which I have not played, but have heard is quite the experience. It is however about 20-30 minutes away from Tahoe. If you're willing to drive that far, I would highly recommend Edgewood , where they hold the big celebrity tournament you see on TV. The last 3 holes are right on the waters edge, and a lot of fun to play. It's on the south shore, probably 30-45 minute drive from the north shore, but its a truly beautiful and fun drive along the lake. If you do decide to go, call early to try to get your tee time, cause they book up fast. If you're a member of a private club, you should ask your pro to set up a tee time at Lahontan, which I think was ranked in Golf Digest as a Top 50 course. You wrote "Coming in from the north", does that mean Reno? or Carson City? Cause there's some great golf there as well. Hope this helps. Have a great trip. docmao

[jimsp]

  docmao said:

The North Shore has got some truly awesome golf. In Truckee, just outside of Tahoe City, there is a gem called

Great!!!! thanks for the info. I am coming in from the north from Portolla, Ca.

Any other suggestions are much appreciated.

[docmao]

Oh, you'll already be pretty close to Dragon. Definitely play there before your leave for Tahoe. If you have another golf day, play Whitehawk Ranch as well.