Tahoe Donner Golf Club

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7002 yards | 74.1 | 134 |
Black/Silver | 72 | 6747 yards | 72.9 | 131 |
Silver | 72 | 6562 yards | 72.4 | 130 |
Silver/Green | 72 | 5947 yards | 69.7 | 124 |
Green (W) | 72 | 5580 yards | 72.3 | 138 |
Green/Blue (W) | 72 | 5278 yards | 70.6 | 132 |
Blue (W) | 72 | 4997 yards | 68.9 | 127 |
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: 74.2/134 | 452 | 520 | 440 | 201 | 375 | 353 | 165 | 468 | 574 | 3548 | 421 | 494 | 203 | 321 | 410 | 510 | 451 | 227 | 417 | 3454 | 7002 |
Black/Silver M: 73.1/132 | 430 | 487 | 440 | 185 | 375 | 353 | 165 | 452 | 537 | 3424 | 421 | 494 | 143 | 321 | 374 | 510 | 439 | 204 | 417 | 3323 | 6747 |
Silver M: 72.5/130 W: 77.6/147 | 430 | 487 | 426 | 185 | 364 | 340 | 146 | 452 | 537 | 3367 | 389 | 449 | 143 | 303 | 374 | 494 | 439 | 204 | 400 | 3195 | 6562 |
Silver/Green M: 69.9/126 W: 74.9/138 | 359 | 487 | 349 | 185 | 364 | 340 | 146 | 337 | 452 | 3019 | 349 | 449 | 143 | 303 | 333 | 494 | 356 | 161 | 340 | 2928 | 5947 |
Green M: 67.9/121 W: 72.9/134 | 359 | 430 | 349 | 109 | 305 | 310 | 126 | 337 | 452 | 2777 | 349 | 411 | 127 | 280 | 333 | 446 | 356 | 161 | 340 | 2803 | 5580 |
Green/Blue M: 65.7/119 W: 71.1/130 | 328 | 405 | 349 | 109 | 305 | 310 | 126 | 321 | 413 | 2666 | 324 | 411 | 127 | 280 | 317 | 393 | 308 | 161 | 291 | 2612 | 5278 |
Blue M: 64.5/116 W: 69.6/126 | 328 | 405 | 295 | 88 | 262 | 268 | 106 | 321 | 413 | 2486 | 324 | 389 | 85 | 260 | 317 | 393 | 308 | 144 | 291 | 2511 | 4997 |
Handicap | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 |
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Photo submitted by sforcash on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/14/2021
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/14/2021
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/11/2018
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/11/2018
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#5 Photo submitted by Desertgolfing3594 on 06/05/2018
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#7 with snow capped mountains in the distance Photo submitted by Desertgolfing3594 on 06/05/2018
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Photo submitted by BMoney1127 on 09/28/2012
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Photo submitted by BMoney1127 on 09/28/2012
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.
My favorite in Tahoe/Reno area
Course in wonderful condition - very fair - not tricked out. Challenging for both men and women but challenging.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great views, well maintained
Lots of interesting holes with a variety of channlenges.
Challenging But Fair
Beatifully maintained course meanders through rolling hills. Challenging greens & some very nice mountain views.
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 :-)
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Loved it!
I had a great time. A lot of fun on a challenging course. A good score demands good drives.
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.
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.
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.