
Lake Tahoe Course
Lake Tahoe Golf Course




About this course
Lake Tahoe Golf Course sits in South Lake Tahoe, California, at an elevation of approximately 6,200 feet in the Sierra Nevada. Designed by Larry Mancour and opened in 1960, the course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Tahoe Basin's valley floor, with views of the surrounding mountain peaks that define the region. The layout serves as a municipal facility, providing public access in an area known primarily for its alpine recreation and resort golf. The course measures around 6,700 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 71. Its routing moves through stands of Jeffrey pine and lodgepole pine, with several holes bordered by natural meadow grasses. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, reflecting the basin's network of streams and wetlands. The design emphasizes playability for a wide range of skill levels, consistent with its role as a public course serving both residents and visitors to the South Lake Tahoe area. The setting offers a distinct high-altitude golfing experience, with thinner air affecting ball flight and cooler temperatures even during summer months. The course operates seasonally, typically from late spring through fall, closing when snow arrives in the Sierra. It remains a straightforward option for golfers seeking an accessible round in the Tahoe Basin, without the resort pricing or private membership requirements found at some neighboring courses in the region.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in CA
Quick facts
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Larry Mancour
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,741 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.3/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The journey to Lake Tahoe Golf Course begins at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), roughly forty-five minutes north across the Nevada state line, where the high desert gradually yields to the forested ascent into the Sierra Nevada. The drive south along the lake's eastern shore on Highway 50 is a study in elevation and light - granite peaks rising sharply to the west, glimpses of impossibly blue water through the pines, the air thinning as you climb past 6,200 feet. As you enter South Lake Tahoe, the course reveals itself tucked between the alpine town and the water's edge, a rare stretch of manicured green framed by mountains and sky, where the altitude is as much a part of the experience as the layout itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Lake Tahoe
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake Tahoe has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.
Lake Tahoe was designed by Larry Mancour.
Yes. Lake Tahoe is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake Tahoe is 71.
Lake Tahoe plays 6,741 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake Tahoe is 129.



