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3.9
257 Reviews (257)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
99
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
81.8%
Recommend this course
212 out of 257 reviews
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4.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.1
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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Course Highlights
This pine-lined course features a uniquely challenging layout that rewards creative shot-making over pure power. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently elevate the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 66
Length 4034 yards
Slope 111
Rating 62.5

Situated within the woodlands of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Tahoe Paradise Golf Course has a hilly landscape covered with towering pines. This short, tight golf course is filled with challenges including tight, narrow fairways and smooth, fast greens. The fairways are also lined with trees and thick cuts of rough and some of there is an occasional sloped green. Tahoe Paradise Golf Course's par-4 holes are said to have severe dogleg fairways and water hazards come into play on two holes. The picturesque scenery provides a relaxing break from the challenges of the golf course. One of the most scenic holes is the par-3 14th with a spectacular view of Mt. Tallac and the surrounding peaks.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Golf Season May 01 - October 15
Architect Fred R. Blanchard

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Snacks
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3.9
257 Reviews (257)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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2.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
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First Time Playing

Not worth 85 dollars

Unfortunately the worst course I’ve ever played, but I played on a Monday in Tahoe, so why am I complaining? It’s a hard hat course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Gem

Don’t let the view from the street to influence you away from this unique course. Challenging and makes you laugh at times but will be an experience you will love! Great staff and a great time for all!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tight

A fun little tight course with good views.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf Now is deceiving

I am in the process of using up credit from a previous cancellation. The “Hot Deal” at Paradise Tahoe was $44, which is reasonable, but not that hot of a deal and turned out to be a terrible deal when we arrived at the course and found only 14 of the 18 holes open for play. No fault of the course, but rather failure of Golf Now to stay current on what they are offering.

I find in all cases that it is just way better to make tee times directly with the course. There is absolutely no advantage to using Golf Now.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Really enjoyed my round, but 4 holes were closed. Wish that would have been communicated up front. Will come back when all 18 are open.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short course but very challenging and beautiful

The yardages are deceiving. Lots of tight areas to shoot for between the trees. Pin placements were very challenging and so were the greens. Some false fronts and not many flat greens.

Be prepared to lose a few balls!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Buyer beware

Showed up for my “Tee Off.com” deal rate and hadn’t noticed the missing cart icon on line sign up. Was charged $40 for an obnoxiously loud, poor running exhaust reeking gas cart. This course is probably ok for walking but I think I’d go down the road a mile to the SLT GC for the same amount or within $5 for a decent round of golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/19/2022

Hi, Drew1992. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Your feedback helps us do better. Thank you for visiting Tahoe Paradise Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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Commented on 09/19/2022

I’m confused by your review. You’re upset because YOU misread the deal online?

I’ve done the same deal before and it’s $24-$38 for the walking rate deal around 11:30am. It’s $20/person to rent a cart at the course. So at most, you paid ~$60 for riding 18 holes. Which is less than the $80 they normally charge.

To play down the street at Lake Tahoe Golf Course is $105 for riding 18 holes…

Aside from the older gas carts, what are you complaining about?

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value to wslk

Course in the best shape ever.Greens in great shape and course is a good challenge of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly little course

Course was shorte than most. The weather was very hot, but this course offered plenty of shade and light breezes. The 3.5 hour round was just right for this hot day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Nice Treat of a Golf Course

My wife and I enjoyed this short distance course. On a really hot weekday, this course offed shade, light breezes and nice scenery. Most players were couples or twosomes. A round took us 3.5 hours. It was a nice pace . Most.Par 4’s we’re 220 to 360 yards. Greens were challenging. When putting downhill, ball could roll of the green. Staff and other players were very friendly.. It was like playing on a family-friendly course. No one took themselves too seriously. For my wife, the holes were a good distance for her. For me, accuracy, not distance, was more important. We will surely be back next year during our annual visit to the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tahoe Gem

Beautiful views and a challenge but worth every bit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent little course

Good greens, good pace of play. Easy to walk and affordable. Some tough shots in there due to tight tree line forcing accuracy over distance. Fun course, will go again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Had fun time. Course is pretty, greens not that great if shape. Because they charge $20 extra per person to use a cart the Golf now deal only saved a total of $10. They should include the cart on the deal.

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Commented on 08/29/2022

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice friendly golf course

The negatives —

Only portable pottys Drawback for women on the course.

Holes 9 and 1 also 10 and 17 could be problematic for golfing and carts driving either to the golf club or finishing up a round if not alert to oncoming golfing traffic.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 08/25/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Tahoe Paradise Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tight, Fun Course

Shorter course with tight lanes. Fun and challenging having to create shots down narrow fairways. Greens are fast! We played in the early AM with dew and wet greens. You really want to be below the hole. Staff was helpful and inviting. Absolutely look forward to playing here again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Waste of money

First time in my life I quit a round of golf. Gave up after 4 holes (playing as a single on top of it) took almost 1.5 hours with no ending in site. It is actually absurd the amount they charge for short holes and the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/16/2022

We’re sorry to hear of your less-than-satisfactory experience and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.

We value our customers' opinions and would like to make things right and determine how we can provide a solution that makes you smile.

Please contact us directly at the pro shop. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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