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Lake Tahoe Golf Course

2500 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150, El Dorado County
(530) 577-0788
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401 Reviews
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A view from Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Lake Tahoe Golf Course
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A view of hole #7 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Lake Tahoe GC
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About

Lake Tahoe Golf Course stretches across a grassy mountain meadow, surrounded by the High Sierras, just minutes from the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Golfers can enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the upper Truckee River. The golf course has a varied landscape of rocky mountains, native wetlands, and forested parkland.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6683 yds
Rating 71.5
Slope 132
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy
Golf Simulator
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Indoor Practice
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar
Snacks
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1959
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season April 15 - October 21
Architect(s) Larry Mancour John Harbottle III Algie Pulley (1978) William F. Bell (1959)
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 40 reviews
87.5%
Recommend
40
Reviews
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.8
  • Value
    3.9
  • Layout
    4.4
  • Friendliness
    4.2
  • Pace
    3.6
  • Amenities
    4.0
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Course Highlights
Lake Tahoe Golf Course impresses with a highly rated layout surrounded by stunning natural scenery that makes every round memorable. Friendly staff and recent course improvements in 2025 have kept fairways and greens in consistently strong shape.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 19
Bunkers 11
Forced Carries 11
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Locals 18
Walkers 17
Location is:
Convenient to the City 21
Worth the Drive 15
Near Local Attractions 14

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Golfer Reviews

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trevnvic10
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Lovely backdrop

First time here. Appreciated the practice area.

Course conditions downgraded because of the recent aeration. Not enough sand to fill the holes so every putt was a lottery. Layout was quite good in places. However, once my playing partner left after 9, l got to the 13th tee and couldn’t figure out where l was supposed to go. Very confusing for several holes. The right colored Tee boxes were hard to find !! Signage no help. Card no help.

Fortunately, I didn’t pay much to play on those greens and enjoyed the round.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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u000002584460
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Lake Tahoe golf course

The conditions were good. I made it all the way to the 10th tee box before it got backed up, but the pace was still pretty good. They have winterized the greens. So they were plugged in sanded. That’s the only thing I can complain about.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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Davebrinton
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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RG3DD73352C723708AA9
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great old layout by golf architect William Bell

Greens just sanded but a classic golf course in Lake Tahoe

Good value

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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etxQieohQCfcMnD7U7fA
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Punched greens

Layout is good flat but fun views are incredible fairways are pretty open except for those strategic trees, all around a great time except the greens were freshly punched and sanded making putting impossible.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
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LhwRKHHzX5Y6xwkZJk4Z
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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alyama49
Reviews 32
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Paul5515557
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Perfect Weather

We had a nice time playing this course!

All the staff were very friendly!

The course was flat, so easy to walk.

Oh but we took a cart!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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nstephensjr
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Take Control of the course.

The course was in great shape and the pace of play was good until the staff allowed 6 people to play as a group. They eventually allowed a group through. It didn’t affect my play or the great day on a great course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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tuckerdgt24
T O P 1000
Reviews 166
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314163576519
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u4482569
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000004413044
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf and scenery

The course is in great condition. You cannot beat the scenery around you. Friendly staff and seems I've had great stranger company every time.

Food (chicken wings and tuna salad ) was very good

Good staff

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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caroldandrews
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wide open fairways, fast and consistent greens. Will play here again when back in the area

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Brad6532451
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf in Nature

Golf in nature, few houses, scenic beauty...The course was in great shape with clean flat tee boxes, well maintained fairways, and true rolling greens. highly recommend.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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gn26091952
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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u314165842681
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Could not finish round because play was soooo slow. I deserve a refund. $187 for what? Please refund or credit

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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maisaepan1
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful scenery

It’s a beautiful surroundings . Each he has a pretty view. I booked my tee but had to ride with stranger on the cart. Didn’t like that.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Dreynod2
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Slow pace. Our cart died at 9. We decided to quit after @

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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Anonymous
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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