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4.4
174 Reviews (174)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
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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
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
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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
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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
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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.

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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)
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4.4
174 Reviews (174)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play it if you can

Tahoe Donner is simply gorgeous. Great views, excellent course conditions. Greens are challenging. Played with rental clubs which were brand new Taylor Made RBZ. Great stuff. The deal on Golf Now couldn't be beat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

Great course and beautiful, I would highly recommend this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

My favorite in Tahoe/Reno area

Course in wonderful condition - very fair - not tricked out. Challenging for both men and women but challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love this course.

Unfortunately the wind howled all day but it did not put a damper on a great day and a great course. I can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 378
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great setting, challenging golf course

A traditional design in a spectacular setting is what you get at Tahoe Donner Golf Course. This is just straightforward golf on a course in excellent condition, carved through tall pines against the backdrop of the Sierras. The 18th is particularly dramatic with its elevated tees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 378
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

An oldie but goodie north of Lake Tahoe

Simply put, this is a solid golf course in good shape and a good play for the money. A little tighter, perhaps, than most, it's plenty of challenge for good players and higher handicappers alike, but really does play to all levels. Tree-lined throughout, you have to be accurate on the tee. And the scenery is just what you might expect from a course in the Lake Tahoe area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great spring time round in the mountains

An early open for the course provides a great opportunity to get in a round of golf in the Sierras. The mountain peaks around the course had a fresh sprinkling of snow from recent storms which made the course absolutely beautiful. Fairways are in good shape and greens doing well. I found the greens slow and had to get used to hitting the ball a bit harder to get it to the hole. I played the first 14 holes without seeing another player on the course! How lucky is that to have that much of the course to yourself. While I had to dodge some rain drops, it was a great round and I look forward to getting another tee time soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views, well maintained

Lots of interesting holes with a variety of channlenges.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging But Fair

Beatifully maintained course meanders through rolling hills. Challenging greens & some very nice mountain views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Mountain Golf Course

Tahoe Donner is a great course with a beautiful mountain layout and multiple tee boxes to accomodate every player. The course was in great shape and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Of course it did start snowing on us during our round which was awesome! Bring an orange ball just in case :-)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Tahoe Donner is a beautiful course, and very well maintained. The scenery justifies playing the course. One thing though, you should be able to drive the ball straight as the fairways are somewhat narrow can be challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful course! Greens were fast and rolling true. Got a good deal online which made value even better. We would definitely go back to this super-friendly course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Course! Golf there if you can

The course was in great shape! I shot a 116. The course was much harder than the courses that I typically play. It was still GREAT fun though and I look forward to golfing there again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful experience

Course was superb and manicured, setting is beautiful, staff super friendly, traps well cared for. Truly a gem of a course and a memorable day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is narrow, hilly and demands thoughtful approach shots. Not easy but very pretty.

TD was in very good shape and is in a beautiful setting. I'd probably enjoy it more if we'd played with someone who knew the course. The course has several elevation changes, several blind shots where you can't see the greens, is narrow and lined with trees. It's not a grip it and rip it track...you need to place your shots well, especially your approach shots as the greens don't hold. Some holes your best bet is to hit on the high side and let the ball roll onto the green. Most greens were challenging to read too.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A challenging sierra mountain golf course.

Although some of the greens had some bad patches, most were fast, true and pristine. It's a challenging course from the silver tees and not recommended for double digit handicappers. Many fairways are narrow and trees abound on both sides. To have a better golfing experience, a 10 or above index should move forward of the silver tees. The landscape and views are beautiful.
I hope to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it!

I had a great time. A lot of fun on a challenging course. A good score demands good drives.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Peaceful Golf Course

The course was more than a little wet in spots but beautiful. Greens were very well maintained. Sand traps were manicured and perfect. It's a little expensive for the average public. The staff really makes this course extra special. Everyone was genuinely friendly and very accommodating. It was a cloudy, overcast Monday with no one in front of or behind us on the front 9. Back was as little slower with a group of 5 ahead of us giving us a little extra time to savor the beauty.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great mountain course

Very nice! From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly and helpful. Charlie in the pro shop was very welcoming and helpful.The course was in very good condition, however the greens were a little slow. Some tight driving holes and long par 3's made for a challenging round. Played Monday pm on GolfNow HotDeal and finished in 4 hours. Great course, would definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice course

My first time playing this course. Very narrow fairways and greens were difficult to read which is typical for a course I have never played before. I would certainly play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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