[Bobcat43]

I'm traveling out next month (Aug 16-20) and meeting up with friends. Anyway looking for a Friday afternoon (08/17) round with my Buddy. We are staying at the Hyatt in Incline and he has a business meeting until noon. Both of our wives are coming too (they aren't golfing) so we don't want to travel far from Incline. Is the Championship course the only real option? If so are there any deals to be had? Thanks for your help.

[Solutions Etcetera]

Don't know what you mean by "too far". There are two courses in South Lake Tahoe I like.

1.) Edgewood - which you can play weekday twilight for about $150.00. This is a very scenic course with GREAT amenities, albeit none of them cheap. But a golf vacation to Tahoe shouldn't be without it.
http://www.edgewood-tahoe.com

2.) Lake Tahoe Golf Course - This is a municipal course (I think). While this ain't Edgewood, you can walk this course weekdays for under $50 (and they take tee times 2 months in advance). Nice course, quite scenic (but not on the lake), and a bargain.
http://www.laketahoegc.com

HTH

-ss

[poppyhillsguy]

I think Edgewood and Lake Tahoe GC are 45 minutes away. You're in a remote spot Bobcat, so you have very little options when it comes to "near by".

Truckee is 30 minutes away. Ponderosa is an interesting 9 holer for about $20. The wives could drop you off and they could shop at Northstar (which also has a course ), Squaw Valley (another course but is overpriced and has a poor layout), or walk around the shops in downtown Truckee.


I think you should either bite the bullet and play Incline or not play at all. There's lots of great things to do around Incline than play golf and the Hyatt is a beautiful hotel.

[raidernut1234]

North Lake. from incline.
Coyota Moon. Twilight is about $ 80. best course on the north shore. sister course is Nicklaus layout Old ironwood, don't waste your time. $ 40 more and Coyote is the better layout. buy a yardage book.

enjoy the trip

[Bobcat43]

Thanks guys for the input. Would it be better to go to South Lake Tahoe over the weekend? Other then Edgewood and Tahoe GC what else is down there worth a buck. Doesn't look like much.

[Solutions Etcetera]

SLT can be a bit of a zoo on the weekend. There is the whole casino, shopping, restaurant thing (if you're into that). Hard Rock, Cabo Wabo... and too bad, you'll be just a couple of days late to catch Diana Krall at Harvey's.

Jet ski rentals, parasailing, some very nice scenery and hiking trails (especially around Emerald Bay). http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506

There is a lot to see there, including an underwater park if you dive.

Camp Richardson is a cool place for lunch and rents practically anything (bikes, boats, jet skis). There are horses here as well as at Zephyr cove.

For more golf there are two more courses at Genoa Lakes (one designed by Johnny Miller and the other by Peter Jacobsen). These are semiprivate and reasonably priced, but I have yet to play either. http://www.genoalakes.com/golf.html

There really is plenty to do. Regardless of where you stay... enjoy!

[Bobcat43]

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 01:25 PM, said:

SLT can be a bit of a zoo on the weekend. There is the whole casino, shopping, restaurant thing (if you're into that). Hard Rock, Cabo Wabo... and too bad, you'll be just a couple of days late to catch Diana Krall at Harvey's.

Jet ski rentals, parasailing, some very nice scenery and hiking trails (especially around Emerald Bay). http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506

There is a lot to see there, including an underwater park if you dive.

Camp Richardson is a cool place for lunch and rents practically anything (bikes, boats, jet skis). There are horses here as well as at Zephyr cove.

For more golf there are two more courses at Genoa Lakes (one designed by Johnny Miller and the other by Peter Jacobsen). These are semiprivate and reasonably priced, but I have yet to play either. http://www.genoalakes.com/golf.html

There really is plenty to do. Regardless of where you stay... enjoy!

Thanks. I was looking at Genoa. It looks pretty close to SLT. Maybe a god option. This will be my first venture to LT in the summer. I usually ski there only. Looking forward to it.

[djw10788]

Played Genoa Lakes Lakes couse last time in Tahoe. Course is pretty nice and the greens were quick. Definately worth the price.

[lipracy]

If going to Genoa, play the Lakes instead of the Resort. Just got back from a golf trip there and Lakes course was in much better shape. The Resort course also had a mickey mouse temp hole on back side.

[Yeah, Yeah]

ARROWCREEK!!!
best greens and fairways!! that or edgewood which will absolutely kill your wallet

[Hagen10]

In Truckee: Coyote Moon- great layout and amazing views very good condition i think about $150

[Bobcat43]

Thanks everyone for all the responses. Can anyone tell me how long of a drive from South LT (staying in town Friday through Monday, only in Hyatt on Thursday) to Genoa? It looks pretty easy on the map.

[Solutions Etcetera]

According to Google Maps, it is 25 minutes from Stateline.

So... are you gonna review the Genoa Lakes courses for us after you play? Ya gonna play both?

[Bobcat43]

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 09:12 PM, said:

According to Google Maps, it is 25 minutes from Stateline.

So... are you gonna review the Genoa Lakes courses for us after you play.

If that's the track we play I would be glad to offer my opinion. Now whether my opinion is worth anything...who knows?

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

"Genoa Lakes is now offering wind discounts off of our twilight rates at both of our courses after 2:00 pm EVERYDAY. All twilight golfers will be given a discount of $1 for every mph the wind is blowing. If the wind is blowing 20mph at the time you check in, you will be given $20 off of our twilight rate. This discount does not apply to our Resort Course's Local Rate of $49, but if the wind discount beats that rate, we'll give you it instead. Both golf shops have been equipped with technology to tell the average windspeed and readjusts every 2 minutes. Come on out and TAME THE WINDS of Northern Nevada. We look forward to seeing you blow in"

[Solutions Etcetera]

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 06:32 PM, said:

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

Can't predict thru August... but right now winds are not a problem!

Moisture up from the south means thunderstorms in the sierra come summertime, but I doubt they would be as far east as Genoa, and this has been a VERY dry season. Unless things change drastically over the next month... I think you will be in for very good weather (mid 70's to low 80's).

Have fun!

[Bobcat43]

Thanks and welcome to the forum.

[Hungsolo]

-Incline has an executive course for 57 bucks. Really good shape.

-20 minutes to the north in King's Beach is Old Brockway. Only nine holes, but a real gem, and about 40 bucks to walk. The original Bing Crosby Clambakes were there before they went to Pebble. One of my favorite courses, ever. Course record is a 31 w/ hickory shafted clubs. You can rent them if you want.

-40 minutes north is Northstar. Afternoon rates are about 85. Front 9 is wide open, meadow/linksy style, back 9 is tight, tree lined mountain golf. Nice.

-An hour away to the North are Squaw Creek (played there 2 weeks ago, greens in horrible shape), am rates are 95 bucks, Coyote Moon in Truckee is my favorite Tahoe course and is immaculate. About 150 to play in the am. Old Greenwood is also there and is 175 in the AM.

[Yeah, Yeah]

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 06:32 PM, said:

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 09:12 PM, said:

According to Google Maps, it is 25 minutes from Stateline.

So... are you gonna review the Genoa Lakes courses for us after you play.

If that's the track we play I would be glad to offer my opinion. Now whether my opinion is worth anything...who knows?

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

"Genoa Lakes is now offering wind discounts off of our twilight rates at both of our courses after 2:00 pm EVERYDAY. All twilight golfers will be given a discount of $1 for every mph the wind is blowing. If the wind is blowing 20mph at the time you check in, you will be given $20 off of our twilight rate. This discount does not apply to our Resort Course's Local Rate of $49, but if the wind discount beats that rate, we'll give you it instead. Both golf shops have been equipped with technology to tell the average windspeed and readjusts every 2 minutes. Come on out and TAME THE WINDS of Northern Nevada. We look forward to seeing you blow in"

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 07:08 PM, said:

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 06:32 PM, said:

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

Can't predict thru August... but right now winds are not a problem!

Moisture up from the south means thunderstorms in the sierra come summertime, but I doubt they would be as far east as Genoa, and this has been a VERY dry season. Unless things change drastically over the next month... I think you will be in for very good weather (mid 70's to low 80's).

Have fun!

considering it is genoa, you will likely be getting ALL of your money back!! it howls there

[Bobcat43]

Yeah, Yeah, on Jul 29 2007, 10:27 PM, said:

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 06:32 PM, said:

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 09:12 PM, said:

According to Google Maps, it is 25 minutes from Stateline.

So... are you gonna review the Genoa Lakes courses for us after you play.

If that's the track we play I would be glad to offer my opinion. Now whether my opinion is worth anything...who knows?

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

"Genoa Lakes is now offering wind discounts off of our twilight rates at both of our courses after 2:00 pm EVERYDAY. All twilight golfers will be given a discount of $1 for every mph the wind is blowing. If the wind is blowing 20mph at the time you check in, you will be given $20 off of our twilight rate. This discount does not apply to our Resort Course's Local Rate of $49, but if the wind discount beats that rate, we'll give you it instead. Both golf shops have been equipped with technology to tell the average windspeed and readjusts every 2 minutes. Come on out and TAME THE WINDS of Northern Nevada. We look forward to seeing you blow in"

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 07:08 PM, said:

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 06:32 PM, said:

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

Can't predict thru August... but right now winds are not a problem!

Moisture up from the south means thunderstorms in the sierra come summertime, but I doubt they would be as far east as Genoa, and this has been a VERY dry season. Unless things change drastically over the next month... I think you will be in for very good weather (mid 70's to low 80's).

Have fun!

considering it is genoa, you will likely be getting ALL of your money back!! it howls there

That's like a Cat 2 Hurricane! But hey if it's free it's me!

[golfer_junior]

I used to live up there, and all I can say is Edgewood is one of my favorite all time courses but it is a little drive from incline village.

[Yeah, Yeah]

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 08:37 PM, said:

Yeah, Yeah, on Jul 29 2007, 10:27 PM, said:

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 06:32 PM, said:

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 09:12 PM, said:

According to Google Maps, it is 25 minutes from Stateline.

So... are you gonna review the Genoa Lakes courses for us after you play.

If that's the track we play I would be glad to offer my opinion. Now whether my opinion is worth anything...who knows?

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

"Genoa Lakes is now offering wind discounts off of our twilight rates at both of our courses after 2:00 pm EVERYDAY. All twilight golfers will be given a discount of $1 for every mph the wind is blowing. If the wind is blowing 20mph at the time you check in, you will be given $20 off of our twilight rate. This discount does not apply to our Resort Course's Local Rate of $49, but if the wind discount beats that rate, we'll give you it instead. Both golf shops have been equipped with technology to tell the average windspeed and readjusts every 2 minutes. Come on out and TAME THE WINDS of Northern Nevada. We look forward to seeing you blow in"

Solutions Etcetera, on Jul 29 2007, 07:08 PM, said:

Bobcat43, on Jul 29 2007, 06:32 PM, said:

Checking the website it looks like the wind is a big deal down there. They offer a $1 off for every MPH the wind blows!

Can't predict thru August... but right now winds are not a problem!

Moisture up from the south means thunderstorms in the sierra come summertime, but I doubt they would be as far east as Genoa, and this has been a VERY dry season. Unless things change drastically over the next month... I think you will be in for very good weather (mid 70's to low 80's).

Have fun!

considering it is genoa, you will likely be getting ALL of your money back!! it howls there

That's like a Cat 2 Hurricane! But hey if it's free it's me!

trust me you will probably get atleast half of it back. actually right now here in reno it is consecutive 99* weather for this whole week. its really good now. but if you get anything like we got there in our junior tournament you will likely have a search party looking for you because you got blown so far away from the course!

[Bobcat43]

Yeah, Yeah, on Jul 30 2007, 12:42 PM, said:

trust me you will probably get atleast half of it back. actually right now here in reno it is consecutive 99* weather for this whole week. its really good now. but if you get anything like we got there in our junior tournament you will likely have a search party looking for you because you got blown so far away from the course!

Well maybe I'll play up in SLT at the GC near the airport. At least there I can get mawled by a bear.

[poppyhillsguy]

The Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a good 45 minutes at least from Incline plus you have to deal with the South Lake Tahoe traffic. I'd stay in Incline or Truckee since you mentioned you wanted to stay near Incline.

[Bobcat43]

tom111869, on Jul 30 2007, 04:17 PM, said:

The Lake Tahoe Golf Course is a good 45 minutes at least from Incline plus you have to deal with the South Lake Tahoe traffic. I'd stay in Incline or Truckee since you mentioned you wanted to stay near Incline.

On Friday afternoon or evening I have to check into our hotel in SLT so I'll be right down the road. We are splitting it up 2 days up in Incline and the rest in SLT. Sorry if one of my earlier posts wasn't clear. I wanted to play in Incline area but too few choices. My buddy is a high 'capper and said he couldn't appreciate the Incline course or Coyote Moon, etc. So I'll see what's up. I want to give him some options and still give the wives something to do. Personally, I'll be broke within 24 hrs so it will depend on Mr. Visa.

[Bobcat43]

Well as things worked out. I made some $$$ at the tables and decided to hit Edgewood instead. Cancelled the Genoa tee time and got on at Edgwood with my buddy late afternoon. We sent the wives to the Spa at Harrahs. Perfect.

First let me say that the wind was howling off Lake Tahoe. That combined with the altitude and Miller Lites it made for a distance nightmare for me. I play a lob wedge from greenside bunkers and I usually carry one with very little bounce. Not a good combo in the light fluffy sand of Edgewood. But I managed.

The course is a gem. Elevation changes, large pines, sand, creeks and lakes. Tough short par 4s. You really have to play the holes backward to score well. Meaning you just dont get up on the tee and bomb away. Figure where you want to play your approach and put your tee shot there. There are some holes that you must work the ball. There are a number of holes with trees in the middle of fairways. But the green complex' are where this course can kill you. Be very happy with hitting the middle of the green. If you miss the green your score will certainly suffer.

I think I actually used every club in the bag and it's rare I can say that.

The greens were getting a bit shaggy and bumpy late in the day so there was an element of luck involved on the greens. But if you don't put your approaches under the flag they can be a slick. Again, laying up to an approach of 90 yards or 115 for my wedges was the key.

I had a great time shot 83 and was happy with that. Birdied 18 to close out my buddy and then went inside and ate at the restaurant with our wives. It was perfect watching the moon reflect off LT and eating a great meal. I highly recommend the resturant aswell.

If you drag your sticks to LT it's a must play. I rationalized the $225 green fees as a solid 6 hours I would be away from any other gambling and that's a big overall savings. But it's only money and we cant take it with us, right?

[Solutions Etcetera]

Bobcat43, on Aug 24 2007, 07:15 AM, said:

I rationalized the $225 green fees as a solid 6 hours I would be away from any other gambling and that's a big overall savings. But it's only money and we cant take it with us, right?

Glad to hear you had fun.

Note to others... depending on month, day, and time, you can play this course for as little as a hundred bucks.

[daoldguy]

I was in Tahoe about 3 weeks ago, and played Genoa Lakes (only round I could fit in for the week). It was a terrific track, in freat condition and reasonable $80.

We played early in the morning and got around in 3:15 (twosome). The wildlife, mule deer, white pelican, western quail added to the beauty of the place.

Course service was impeccable.

[lov2golf]

I love all these courses and they are a blast to play out while in Tahoe. Another course I really like to play while in Lake Tahoe is Tahoe Paradise Golf Course http://www.tahoeparaidsegc.com Its not as big as some of the other courses but its an affordable executive course that always challenges me. I think its one of the more affordable places to play and we usually end up at the casinos in the evening. I would suggest anybody check it out if you are looking for a faster round of golf. We really enjoy it and everyone there is really personable.

[golferallan]

play tahoe donner maybe the most underrated course in the tahoe-truckee area. the greens are amazing the tight layout makes any courses fairways seem puny. It measures 7002 yards from the back tees but plays to about that yardage even with the altitude. One piece of advice is do not leave yourself above the hole, plain and simple.

All the holes have lots of character and are well bunkered. There are many different rates for members, guests of members and public play. Public play is around 115 dollars with a cart but I am a homeowner up here so I get a member rate and a guest rate for any guests. If you would like to receive the guest rate PM me as I can help you save a good amount of money. I also just started working there in outside services so you can visit me or what not haha.

Overall a GREAT TRACK!