Lake Tahoe golf advice wanted

[Marks23]

I have received recommendations for Coyote Moon, Old Greenwood and Grey's Crossing. If you have played any of these or have others you would recommend please chime in. I would prefer a course that has elevation changes as courses in my area tend to be rather flat terrain tracks.

[jimboski93]

I've only played one round in Tahoe and it was at Genoa Lakes - Lakes course.
From their site:
[quote]Luxury and performance are the name of the game on the Lakes Course. Co-designed by PGA Champion Peter Jacobsen and John Harbottle III, this links-style course with rolling fairways meets head-on with the eastern slopes of the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Mountains. Lush wetlands and the winding Carson River bring water into 14 holes of play, making long, straight drives the order of the day.[/quote]
[url="http://www.genoalakes.com/lakes_course/"]http://www.genoalakes.com/lakes_course/[/url]

The course was a fun layout and did utilize the change in elevation on many of the holes. As I remember it, you spend several holes moving up or down the hills, then a long stretch at the bottom of the hill on flat land.

[Golfinnova]

Even though it is an executive course, check out the Mountain course at Incline Village. Nice elevation changes especially on 15, great weather and only $50 to play. Just played it this morning and was in great shape.

[JohnnyV]

I've played all three numerous times. Grays Crossing is fair at best but has a nice warm-up area. Coyote Moon has no range but is a fun track with lots of elevation change. Old Greenwood is the best of the three.

My absolute favorite course in the Truckee area is Shaffer's Mill. It is a must play followed by Old Greenwood.

[nevraider]

Whitehawk in Greaeagles is a great track....it's worth the 1 1/2 hour scenic drive to get there from Truckee....this course has a killer driving range which you could practice for hours as you hit perfectly new Titleist Pro V's on every practice shot. The course has five sets of tees and as a 2 handicap, you can chew as much of the course as you feel like.

[Capt. America]

Three great courses; play all 3 and some others in the area every Summer.

* for your criteria of elevation changes, the best in order are:
1.) Coyote Moon!!!!!
2.) Gray's Crossing (must eat & drink at PJ's after your round )
3.) Old Greenwood

* my favorites, in order:
1.) Old Greenwood
2.) Gray's Crossing
3.) Coyote Moon

FYI; North Lake Tahoe courses are WAY better than the south side...

other options I recommend, if you can get "on":
- Lahonton
- Schaeffer's Mill
- Timilick (it has a new name now, but forgot it...it's right by the previous two; they're all together with entrance on same road)

[teejaywhy]

I believe Shaeffer's Mill is the new name for Timilick.

Coyote Moon for sure with elevation changes. A bit much actually, the property is too severe for it to be a great course, but it is certainly FUN to play.

Old Greenwood was OK, I liked Gray's a lot but for the numerous ESAs that you weren't allowed to play from. Timilick was fun with some very good holes but a bit overbunkered for my taste.

Hands down the the absolute best I played in the area is the private club Clear Creek Tahoe. They have been struggling with the economy and it is possible they might accept public play. Wouldn't hurt to call.

Here is a link to my photo gallery of the five courses I played in May 2010:
[url]http://www.pbase.com/teejaywhy/kings_putter_2010[/url]

[littleprov1x]

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Two threads on Tahoe from a couple of months ago. If you want elevation change, Coyote Moon is your best bet. US Junior Am this week at Martis- should be interesting to see the scores.

[alecmadison97]

Just got back from playing Coyote Moon, great track skinny fairways and lots of elevation I would recommend it highly

[SkyyDesigns]

My 3 favorite courses in the Tahoe/Truckee area are Martis Camp, Clear Creek, and Schaeffers Mill. Martis Camp is my favorite as it is a test from tips which is 7700+ and 148 slope rating. Played many Fazio tracks and I liked this layout as much if not more than Shadow Creek in Vegas. Martis and Clear are private courses and another good track is Lahontan CC, which is also private. Only non private courses I've played are Edgewood & Old Greenwood. Out of the bunch, Clear Creek and Martis Camp are clear favorites.

[KPH808]

Played Schaffer's Mill and it was a nice course. I'll be playing Martis Camp next month and really looking forward to it.