Old Brockway Golf Course

Old Brockway Golf Course occupies a distinctive lakeside setting in Tahoe Vista on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. John Duncan Dunn designed the course in the 1920s, part of his broader body of work in Northern California during that era. The layout sits at approximately 6,200 feet elevation, where the mountain environment and proximity to the lake create a scenic backdrop characteristic of Tahoe-area golf. The course plays across relatively modest terrain by Sierra standards, with mature pines framing fairways and views toward the lake appearing on several holes. Dunn's routing works within the constraints of the property, and the design reflects the architectural sensibilities of its period—straightforward holes that emphasize accuracy over length, with greens that are generally small and subtly contoured. The alternate tees configuration offers different angles and yardages from the standard routing, allowing for varied playing experiences on the same layout. Old Brockway operates as a public facility and maintains a casual, accessible character suited to its location in a vacation community. The course serves both visitors to the Tahoe region and local players, functioning as one of the area's more affordable and unpretentious options. Its historical continuity as a Dunn design gives it a place in the region's golf heritage, though it remains a modest layout compared to more prominent courses elsewhere around the lake.