Tahoe–Truckee: Golf Elevated by Sierra Nevada Scenery.
Set high in the Sierra Nevada, the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee region blends alpine drama with refined mountain golf. Courses wind through towering pines, rolling meadows, granite outcrops, and elevated terrain that shape both strategy and scenery. It’s a place where every round feels immersive, defined by crisp sightlines, natural contours, and a sense of calm that only comes from playing in true mountain air.
Featured Golf Courses
Tahoe Mountain Club – Truckee, CA
Architect: Old Greenwood by Jack Nicklaus (2004); Gray’s Crossing by Peter Jacobsen & Jim Hardy (2007)
Tahoe Mountain Club’s two championship courses sit among forested pines, meadows, and elevation-rich terrain just outside Truckee. Old Greenwood, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design, blends boldly contoured fairways with natural landforms and water features, and it even hosts the PGA Tour’s Barracuda Championship, giving it true tournament pedigree. Gray’s Crossing, by Peter Jacobsen & Jim Hardy, introduces a more open, meadowland feel with generous corridors and strategic bunkering. Together, they balance elite shot-making with serene alpine character.
Coyote Moon Golf Course – Truckee, CA
Architect: Brad Bell (2000)
Coyote Moon unfolds across alpine forests, granite outcroppings, and dramatic elevation changes, with Trout Creek influencing several holes. Brad Bell’s routing embraces the rugged terrain, creating a layout that feels secluded and purely natural. The downhill par-3 13th, dropping toward a creek-side green framed by rock and trees, perfectly captures its mountain identity.
Incline Village Championship Golf Course – Incline Village, NV
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1964); Restored by Kyle Phillips
A true Sierra classic, this Robert Trent Jones Sr. design stretches across plateaus, creeks, and ridgelines, using elevation shifts to shape tee shots and reward precise positioning. Kyle Phillips’ restoration sharpened the green complexes and brought back the original strategic intent, all while preserving the course’s mountain feel. Panoramic views, sloping fairways, and tiered greens create a layout where thoughtful play is rewarded and the surrounding alpine scenery is always in view.
Plan Your Next Trip the Right Way
See how the courses, hotels, and areas sit relative to each other in Lake Tahoe & Truckee.
Insider Notes:
Location & Weather: This area experiences four distinct seasons; most golf courses are temporarily closed during the winter months.
High Elevation: Account for the high elevation, as drives carry farther and shots over slopes and creeks require careful club selection.
Full Experience: Combine golf with local experiences by exploring North Lake Tahoe’s beaches, hiking trails, lakeside dining, or taking in the scenic boat rides and alpine views.
Historic Old Brockway Golf Course: Located in Tahoe Vista is worth playing for its classic 9-hole charm while capturing the spirit of North Lake Tahoe in a quick, memorable round.
Airport Access:
Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Incline Village Championship Golf Course: ~33 miles
Tahoe Mountain Club: ~35 miles
Old Brockway Golf Course: ~38 miles
Coyote Moon Golf Course: ~40 miles
Driving Times:
Reno – Incline Village: ~45 min
Reno – Truckee: ~35 min
Sacramento – Truckee: ~1 hr 30 min
San Francisco – Truckee: ~3 hr 30 min
Tahoe Mountain Club – Truckee, CA Reviews
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“We are long time members and highly recommend.”
-Pam
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"Great food and people! Thank you chef David for the delicious food!"
-Mary
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"Great, caring staff, amazing atmosphere, good food and awesome pools!! Reserve your pool time slot in advance. However, we called an hour before and they got us right in. All in all, well worth the membership!!"
-Rob
Coyote Moon Golf Course – Truckee, CA Reviews
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"f you are in the Truckee/Northshore area, Coyote Moon is a must. One of the best Public Golf Courses I have every played. Beautiful views, well kept facilities, manicured greens and the fresh air of the great out doors."
-Matthew
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"What an awesome layout! Tee shots uphill to downhill greens and downhill tee shots to uphill greens.Rolling fairways tilted in both directions, dog legs both left and right. The 13th hole is something to see! Staff was excellent and friendly. Highly recommend playing this course if your in Truckee.”
-Charlie
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"Course is in great shape! Challenging and very scenic!"
-Chris
Incline Village Championship Golf Course – Incline Village, NV Reviews
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"My son(17) and I played the championship and mountain course with their play both course deal, and couldn't have been more happy with the time we got to spend out there on a Friday and Saturday morning. Both courses were in great condition from tee to green.”
-Craig
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"Come here during the summer months and you're in for a treat. This course is extremely well maintained with a very fun layout. It punishes poor shots but stays very scorable if your able to keep it in play. Overall it offeres some of the best public golf available, dare I say in the country."
-Finn
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"The Championship Course at Incline Village is a meticulously maintained, highly challenging golf course. I have played many courses in the area and around the country and would place this Course in my top five favorites."
-Paul
