GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.4
174 Reviews (174)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
87.4%
Recommend this course
154 out of 174 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 19 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7002 yards
Slope 134
Rating 74.1

Located high in the Sierra among towering pines and meandering creeks, Tahoe Donner Golf Club is a scenic mountain course that is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary program. The front nine of the golf course moves clockwise while the back nine moves in reverse, providing an interesting change of pace. The unique layout features narrow fairways that are lined with trees and large, undulating greens that putt true and fast. There are bunkers strategically placed throughout and a water hazard comes into play on the last hole. Dramatic elevation changes afford views of the mountainous countryside and the abundant wildlife that call Tahoe Donner Golf Club home.

Book a Tee Time at
Tahoe Donner Golf Course
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1976
Golf Season Mid June - Mid October (weather permitting)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Activities

Riding

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2022 #17)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2022 #4)
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.4
174 Reviews (174)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course, excellent condition

Very well maintained, must have a great

Greens Keeper. Lush fairways, perfect greens, nasty rough. Be sure to consider the mountain gravity when putting!

Very fun golf course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

I’d spend my $200 down the street

Tahoe Donner is nice. The conditions were fantastic, greens were great, and the feel of the clubhouse and surrounding facilities were top notch. I just struggle to justify the $200+ round when Coyote Moon is right down the street.

With only a couple of holes as exceptions, the course just feels uninspired. Here’s a longish par 4 up hill, surrounded by “cabins” wedged next to each other. Here’s a longish, straight and flat par 3, surrounded by cabins wedged next to each other. Here’s a downhill par 4, surrounded by cabins wedged next to each other. I don’t know… just not a lot of character, though I’ll reiterate that it’s in great shape.

Then there were the marshalls. There wasn’t anyone behind us for at least 2 holes. We were playing on pace (slightly under). In no way was it necessary for the Marshall to rudely ask us to pick up the pace. 2 holes later, we’re half a shot behind the group in front of us (still nobody in sight behind us) and got the form talking to again. Just absolutely ruined the vibe and left an awful taste in our mouth for no reason whatsoever.

For the same rate (or less), Coyote Moon (a few hundred yards down the road) is 100% a better course, a better experience and where I’d spend the money if you’re exploring courses on the north side of Tahoe.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced and rude marshal

Interesting but unconventional layouts, which not many people would like. I would come back only if $80 or less, Overpriced. Play Coyote Moon instead. A rude and misguiding marshal is one thing they need to address.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course I’ve ever played at!

I’m from Vegas. This was my first time flying for a golf trip instead of driving. Perfect weather up here. So much greenery. Great views. Course was in great shape and everyone was really nice!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

to much fun

Great deal through Tee off. A bit on the windy side but that didn't affect play. For this time of year the course is in great condition. The greens were in excellent condition, maybe a tad slow, some surprising breaks when you didn't expect it. The fairways were way better than I would have expected. Played with two young guys, one was a year into the game and already hooked. You definitely need a straight game to play this course well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is a real gem of a golf course. Even early in the season, the course was in excellent condition. Challenging but fair. Lovely views. Great layout. Reasonable green's fees. Will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter pushing us with no one behind

Starter was pushing us with no one behind us, played in 4 hours and 15 min. The lady in the pro shop was rude, when answering questions. Also the course wasn’t in shape, greens were very slow. Overall i would probably never play this course again!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrific Layout

This is a marvelous course; great layout; challenging but fair; lovely setting. Great 18th hole. A true gem. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved it

Course is in great shape for this time of year..just getting better

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was good condition..green are getting better from winter time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff were Rude

The staff was very rude while checking in. While on the course the starter told us to speed up play, with no one on the hole behind us. It felt like they were trying to rush us through the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Opening weekend

Beautiful course. Can be difficult if you get into the trees. Greens were all over the place with speed and bounce but it is opening weekend so what do you expect. Love this course. The amenities are really nice and the beverage cart visited every few holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

TDGC

Just opened for the ‘25 season. Rough was thick, but the fairways were thin (tight lies). Greens were very slow. These will all improve over the next weeks as Tahoe wakes up from winter. Played the afternoon, we didn’t see anyone else in the course, so pace of play was at our leisure. Cart path only was the only slowdown. We will be back in a couple of weeks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 104
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Golf Course

I fell in love with this course after playing it for the second time in two days. It’s a long course even from the white tees at 6500 plus yards. About 5 par fours that are over 400 yards. A lot of elevation changes and the greens are not easy to read.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Nearby Courses
Truckee, California
Public
4.5676144166
159
Truckee, California
Resort
4.576625387
52
Truckee, California
Public
3.9490196078
105
Truckee, California
Resort/Semi-Private
4.5432525952
88
Truckee, California
Private
4.9047714286
7
Truckee, California
Private
0.0
0
Truckee, California
Private
0.0
0
Truckee, California
Private
5.0
4
Truckee, California
Resort
3.5892668296
287
Olympic Valley, California
Resort
2.9850284942
194
Kings Beach, California
Public
4.0573
65
Tahoe City, California
Public
3.2757352941
46
Golf Packages

Reno Stay & Play Package

FROM $257 (USD)
RENO, NV | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at Whitney Peak Hotel and 3 rounds of golf at Old Greenwood, Somerset Country Club & Grizzly Ranch.

Red Hawk Golf and Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $217 (USD)
SPARKS, NV | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The Villas at Red Hawk Resort and 2 rounds of golf at Red Hawk Golf Club – Hills & Lakes Courses.

Cache Creek/Yocha Dehe Golf Experience Package

CLICK BELOW
BROOKS, CA | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at Cache Creek Casino Resort and 2 rounds of golf at Yocha Dehe Golf Club.

Silverado Resort Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
NAPA, CA | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at Silverado Resort and 2 rounds of golf at Silverado Resort - North & South Courses.

The Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
MONTEREY, CA | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at The Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Poppy Hills Golf Course, Bayonet Course, Black Horse Course, and Del Monte Golf Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account