The Links at Squaw Creek

About
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Resort at Squaw Creek is a delight not only for its great golf, but for its history and scenic qualities, as well. In fact, the Audubon Society has certified the Resort at Squaw Creek as a Cooperative Sanctuary due to its commitment toward natural greens-keeping methods.
Nestled in a scenic valley with protected wetlands, the Resort at Squaw Creek gives golfers an outstanding day on the links, combining challenging play with awe-inspiring scenery. Forced carries and tight fairways put accuracy at a premium at this course, which holds a mind-boggling slope rating of 146 from the back tees.
For golf travelers looking to make Squaw Valley their home base, the golf action will not disappoint, and the resort has four outstanding restaurants, as well as all the amenities any golf traveler should expect from this legendary golf destination that was a host to the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Gold | 71 | 6931 yards | 72.8 | 140 |
Blue | 71 | 6453 yards | 70.5 | 136 |
White | 71 | 6010 yards | 68.5 | 128 |
Red (W) | 71 | 5097 yards | 68.0 | 125 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 72.9/143 | 406 | 430 | 242 | 554 | 386 | 210 | 365 | 338 | 514 | 3445 | 385 | 402 | 445 | 513 | 221 | 403 | 204 | 429 | 484 | 3486 | 6931 |
Blue M: 70.8/139 | 368 | 404 | 205 | 525 | 371 | 176 | 343 | 318 | 488 | 3198 | 365 | 387 | 412 | 496 | 202 | 378 | 184 | 407 | 424 | 3255 | 6453 |
White M: 68.5/130 W: 74.4/144 | 339 | 379 | 181 | 495 | 335 | 153 | 333 | 290 | 467 | 2972 | 325 | 349 | 395 | 480 | 179 | 348 | 166 | 385 | 411 | 3038 | 6010 |
Red M: 64.5/109 W: 68.3/131 | 305 | 344 | 150 | 467 | 281 | 124 | 286 | 243 | 436 | 2636 | 300 | 213 | 346 | 441 | 126 | 273 | 124 | 312 | 326 | 2461 | 5097 |
Handicap | 11 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Jacuzzi, Internet Access, WifiAvailable Activities
Swimming, Skiing, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Fitness, TennisAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2015 #15)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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18th hole greenside bunker Photo submitted by GolfNutz2013 on 07/19/2022
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18th hole greenside bunker Photo submitted by GolfNutz2013 on 07/19/2022
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Need i say more?? Photo submitted by GolfNutz2013 on 07/19/2022
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Photo submitted by AlexanderGR8T on 08/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u033037045 on 06/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u033037045 on 06/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u033037045 on 06/17/2021
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Photo submitted by u000002895445 on 09/01/2020
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Photo submitted by powday1221 on 07/30/2015
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Might show up upside down ?? Photo submitted by rhenthorn on 07/08/2015
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Might show up upside down ?? Photo submitted by rhenthorn on 07/08/2015
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Photo submitted by azgolfnut on 06/09/2014
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Photo submitted by azgolfnut on 06/09/2014
Unreal
Course weather and price were unbeatable! Check in was seamless, clubs and cart waiting for me....no driving range but a net. Course was perfect and the greens were fast!!
Not worth the cost
The location is beautiful, but the course wasn't very well maintained, there was crazy grass rough all around it, the greens and tee boxes were very bad, there's no driving range, no drink cart, and generally just played like a lower tier course, but at the price point ($280 for two w/ cart) of more premium course. Tahoe Donner is much better value for the money.
Fun layout but course is in terrible condition
Everything from tee box to greens are in bad condition. Sand traps have weeds. Greens are slow. Definitely not worth $125
What happened to Squaw Creek??
I am sad to say, ownership has let this once pristine course go to s#!t!! The greens are slow and spotty, and the trap are atrocious. Squaw Creek, whoops, Palacades " is a resort, but the course is no better than the worst muni in your town. Oh did I forget to mention they have the gawl to charge $125 for the "privilege of playing there.
After finishing my round, I made my way to the pro shop. I expressed my displeasure, but that got me nothing more than an "I'm sorry".. And some lame excuse about the "Resorts" and new ownership..
Not what I call stellar customer service!!
I know that picture are worth more than words, so I have attached several photos of greenside sand traps... More like Waste Bunkers!!
Don’t Bother
Not worth the money. Course is majestic, layout is challenging and fair. Conditions are terrible. Soggy, muddy fairways. Greens have been neglected. Course will need MONTHS to dry out. Maybe play again in September.
Wait a couple months
only one green was in great shape. bring a lot of balls
Not even close to being worth $129. Staff was very friendly with getting me out to the course but once out there I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the golf course. Dead patches of grass on the greens, tee boxes not mowed, black tees missing on some holes, grass growing in bunkers, and the list goes on. Just an overall poor experience for paying $129. Will not be returning anytime soon.
Most poorly kept course I have seen
I live in the area and came out to play this course with a friend who was visiting. I just can’t believe that people play this course. First, I know it is hard to keep a well conditioned course up here in these dry conditions, but this is another level. There is no real rough around the fairway, so if you don’t hit the fairway then your ball is gone. Also, I hit the fairway many times and still lost my ball as it rolled off into very tall grass or swamp. Even if you did hit a good ball down the middle of the fairway the condition of the fairways and the greens were beyond bad. There were holes and patches everywhere. The greens were the length of a normal fairway, so I should have been chipping instead of putting. The sand traps were unrecognizable because they were over grown and in kept. If my friend was not there I would have stopped and got my money back. If you want to spend 100$ to ride a golf cart, lose all your balls, and drink a few expensive beers then this is the course for you.
Course review
Played with a friend. Layout was majestic, smoke was not too bad, conditions of greens were poor for the money. Would play a different course for that amount.
Terrible shape
They need to figure out how to maintain the course. Awful condition
The best of times and the worst of times...
Amazing experience.
Very nice views
This is my first time playing this course but not the first time to this area. We snow ski at squaw every year so we know the area. The course condition was my disappointment. The course was if fair shape at best. I will be playing a tournament there this Friday that's why I did a warm up round. Word on the street is the course is not in great shape.
ski not golf
first hard to find pro shop
second green condition was pre bad
we don' t want play again
good for ski not golf
Golfer beware
Great course layout, but not very well maintained. The greens are ragged at best. Bumpy and slow. Most if not all the sand traps appear to have not been raked once this entire season. What the heck Squaw Creek? Get it together Also found several planks on the wooden bridges geenside to be dangerously weak and loose. A serious accident waiting to happen.
I generally play this course several time a year, but its not happening this year. Not wirth the drive and the ridiculous green fees for such a poorly maintained course!
Worst condition course for the price.
I would give this place a few years to get back on track. Conditions were terrible.
You should have paid me to play this course!
Greens horrible shape, fairways dry and sprinklers running on numerous holes. Fairways so hard and dry couldn’t keep the ball on the fairway. Most tee boxes dry weeds.
Horrible experience!!
Play someplace else
The “ice damage” to the greens and the course conditions are embarrassing. The course is challenging to begin with but general maintenance and conditions were terrible. We were fortunate that was not a factor in the day.