| While Lake Tahoe is known for many water | | | | you desire to do so. The golfing that is found in |
| sports, outdoor activities, and winter sports, a lot | | | | the Tahoe area is just like the snow skiing here, it |
| of people actually come to the area to experience | | | | rivals that found anywhere else in the world, and |
| Lake Tahoe golf. There are many golf courses in | | | | is sure to have something for everyone. |
| and around this major resort area, making it a | | | | If you are looking for scenery when planning to |
| destination for anyone who wants a completely | | | | golf at Tahoe, then you would probably like |
| different experience that comes with golfing. The | | | | Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. It's stunning views |
| entire area averages around 6,000 feet above | | | | of the lake and surrounding mountain vistas are |
| sea level, which makes the air much thinner. Many | | | | second to none. For a more challenging course to |
| believe that this makes for better golfing and | | | | sharpen your skills, the par 72 Incline |
| farther drives, and it is actually recommended | | | | Championship Golf Course offers a water hazard |
| that you use one club lower than what you would | | | | at nearly every hole and towering pine trees |
| use elsewhere. | | | | making for narrow fairways. Another course that |
| Lake Tahoe golf includes 9 hole ranges, 18 hole | | | | offers a mix of skill level is Northstar-at-Tahoe |
| ranges, executive courses, championship courses, | | | | Golf Course. The first 9 holes are a bit of a |
| and even resort courses that are exclusive to | | | | challenge and the second 9 are wide open, |
| those who stay at a particular resort or another. | | | | relaxing and fun. This course also runs a special 1 |
| You can find information on green fees, course | | | | hour free lessons on Wednesdays for anyone |
| yards, pars, slopes, descriptions, and everything | | | | over 17 playing a round of golf. |
| else that you want to know about Lake Tahoe | | | | Most courses in the Lake Tahoe resort area are |
| golfing online, so that you can be prepared, and | | | | open from May to October because of the deep |
| possibly even make your reservation or at least | | | | winters here but, make sure to check with the |
| get enough so you can phone in your | | | | individual course you are planning to play so you |
| reservations online before you go, giving you the | | | | don't miss a great opportunity to challenge |
| time to plan ahead and make sure that you can | | | | yourself and see some incredible scenery. |
| play on the courses that you want. | | | | In all, there are nearly 50 golf courses in and |
| There are full service pro shops at many of the | | | | around the area for you to enjoy Lake Tahoe |
| courses, along with rental shops and retail stores | | | | golf, although many are exclusive or country club |
| all over the Lake Tahoe area and the Sierra | | | | courses that you might not be able to get into |
| Foothills. There are also many shops and courses | | | | without the proper reservation or by knowing the |
| that offer lessons from beginner to advanced and | | | | right people. If you're going to Lake Tahoe |
| many of them have on site pros that you can | | | | specifically for a golfing vacation, you can even |
| have take a look at your swing and give you | | | | find lodging and accommodations close to the |
| some quick tips, all for a fee of course. | | | | courses where you'll be playing, including |
| Seasons and open dates will vary from one | | | | all-inclusive resorts where you can stay and play |
| course to the next, and since the area is in | | | | all day long, as well as home rentals right on the |
| Nevada and California, some courses closer to sea | | | | green in many places. Lake Tahoe golf is a great |
| level that have mild winters will be open | | | | vacation choice for anyone who wants a taste of |
| year-round. In some locations, you can even take | | | | something similar in a very world class resort and |
| a skiing trip one day, and go golfing the next, if | | | | vacation environment. |