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The Lake Tahoe region is one of the nation’s most idyllic summer golf destinations, topping the list for summer vacation getaways for golfers looking to beat the heat.
Breath-taking scenery paired with 70- to 85-degree average summertime temperatures make Tahoe an ideal vacation destination. Whether travelling as a family, with a group of golf buddies or as an individual player, you will find no shortage of adventures awaiting you.
The Sierra Nevada region provides abundant opportunities to explore the outdoors, and the region’s world-class dining and lodging accommodations perfectly complement the spectacular golf venues in the area.
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Located in the historic mountain town of Truckee, Calif., Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing are two of the most acclaimed courses in the Lake Tahoe area. Old Greenwood, a Jack Nicklaus Signature design, and Gray’s Crossing, a Jacobsen-Hardy gem, are two must-play courses in the area.
Matt Ginella, Travel Editor with the Golf Channel, put Old Greenwood in his top-5 Jack Nicklaus Signature designs worldwide. Gray’s Crossing is consistently ranked among the top courses in California by Golfweek. These courses offer championship quality conditions, services, and amenities and are located less than 20 minutes from the scenic shores of Lake Tahoe.
Sitting at nearly 6,000 feet above sea level, the crisp mountain air provides some of the longest and straightest drives of your life. Most golfers see about 10 percent more distance, with substantially less sidespin, when playing at this elevation.
On or off the course, the Lake Tahoe area offers an abundance of outdoor activities for travelers of all ages. Lake Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the U.S. and home to immaculate beaches, picturesque hiking trails, world-renowned fly fishing rivers, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing and watersports. Enjoy some fun in the sun and make a Tahoe vacation part of your summer plans.
“I’ve been a longtime member of the Texas Golf Association and have been organizing golf groups from Texas to travel to the Lake Tahoe area to play golf for the last 19 years,” Keith Hitchcock from The Woodlands said. “It is the overall consensus of our group that Tahoe is a world-class golf destination and one of the best kept secrets for summer travel. The caliber of the courses, the unbelievable weather and stunning vistas are unmatched. The courses at Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing are always the pillars of our golf outings.”
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