Tahoe Paradise Golf Course

I’m just regretful that we came here to play. This course is old and run down. If you’re looking for a real golf course, heed my advice and move along.
They tried to pack to many holes into to little space. Very often you find yourself teeing off next to a protection net located adjacent to the last green you just walked off of.
The scenery is beautiful which was the only saving grace.
All the holes are short (think 200 yd par 4), save two or three holes which were over 300 yds. No par 5’s…

This course is great for beginners. The location is nice. Some of the holes could be a bit better maintained but overall it was a good time and the staff was very friendly.

Went here over the summer. The weather was great and the course was in great shape. Pretty awesome views of the lake from a few holes. Only bad thing, they do not allow you to bring your own alcohol on the course. We were forced to buy from them. I’d still go back, but bringing a 12 pack of your choice onto the course to play makes the experience better.

This is a nice beginner golf course for a great price. We played at 3pm and got the Twilight special for $ 30 — 18 holes. The course is really short with a lot of par 3s and only a few short par 4s. There are usually some bachelor parties and very-​beginner beginner groups with rented clubs so if you are a competitive golfer, I would probably not recommend this course. But it is great to practice on, it’s very scenic and through the trees. You can also play relatively fast since it is so short… We played 18 holes in just under 3 hours.

Beautiful course. Lots of trees. Be careful on tee boxes, the design of the course has a lot shots coming back on one another.
The staff in the pro shop and café are so friendly, special thanks to Jen!

Thought this place was great. Another no frills golf course — not a really long course (not par 72), but holes are challenging and elevation changes make it really fun. Skip the pretentious expensive courses and go play here. Very inexpensive and the employees were great too.

We played this course this week on our golf road trip. What a little gem!
This tricky executive course extends up and down the side of wooded hills in two loops of 9. Although hilly, we walked the course no problem and finished our round in under three hours.
Although not long, you really have to manufacture some shots through narrow forest openings to well-​guarded greens. When you get to the greens your troubles aren’t over, as many of the greens have extreme slopes. Putts are somewhat sphincter tightening if you’re faced with a downhill putt.
Basic, but adequate clubhouse facilities and Michael in the pro shop made us very welcome. I’d recommend taking this course in for a fun morning’s golf.

We were in Tahoe for Summer vacation looking to get a little golf in. We chose this course due to the decent reviews, reasonable price and photos. People at the course were nice and friendly, but overall, I was quite disappointed. At best, this is a poorly maintained municipal course. We rented clubs because we did not want to drag clubs on our vacation. The clubs were absolute trash, like you might find in the basement of an old YMCA. If you are on vacation and looking for a pleasant golf experience, I would think there have to be better options in Tahoe.

If you are looking to see how your real overall game is, this is not the place for you maybe. Next door you can play a true 6000+ yard course and pay about 90 bucks.
Now if you want to work on your irons and have a little fun without worrying about your handicap, this is a nice place. Make sure you keep your ego in check because it is narrow and the greens are almost circus like.
There are certainly nicer courses all within a 45 minute drive (aka the Divine Nine) but I enjoy coming here to get a quick round in.
By the way some reviews complain of the rudeness here. I found everyone to be friendly and extremely welcoming.
So: quick game of iron work = 4 stars
Playing all of your clubs = 3 stars
Friendliness = 5 stars

The scenery here was breathtaking, value was excellent, however, the young man at the front desk was quite rude. We had two in our party that were trying to learn the game, and even though there was nobody in the tee box behind us, this young man came running out and rudely ORDERED us to move on. Not only that, as we were offloading our equipment, we were rudely ORDERED to make sure we return our carts, as if we weren’t going to do so. We even saw him mouth the words, «oh my god», in irritation. While we understand pace of play and golf etiquette, as a person working in customer service, there are ways to speak to customers without being rude. There is absolutely no reason to be rude to people who have paid to enjoy the establishment. We more than likely won’t return due to poor customer service. There are other courses in the area that treat you with a lot more respect.

I don’t think you can beat the value this course. While it lacks in distance, it is still a challenge with some very tough turns and greens. The staff is very friendly and gives even better rates than advertised at times. I will definitely be playing here a lot this summer. If you sign up for their membership card (free before May, $ 60 after I think), you can play 18 for just $ 10 on weekday afternoons and just $ 22 with a cart. Be aware though, if you are a little bit rusty off the tees, bring out a generous amount of balls, because you may lose a few in the woods.

Wonderful golf course and a local’s favorite. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The course is perfect for any golfer– challenging for the skilled golfers yet welcoming and comfortable for the beginners. The pro/​manager is very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommend Tahoe Paradise.

Love this course! It’s a bit challenging but I’ve been coming to this course for many years and always have a great time. Staff is super friendly and helpful as well!

Very rude staff. They are not kind and treat people with distain; specifically the younger man at the counter. Don’t waste your money. Go up to the state field.

My wife and I were vacationing at Tahoe in late August through Labor Day weekend. We planned to play at different courses in the Tahoe area but ended up playing at Tahoe Paradise all but one time when we went to Squaw Creek. Tahoe Paradise is a beautiful course with gorgeous mountain views. Though not a long course it is still challenging due to its narrow fairways through the forest on many holes. It is reasonably priced and most important, Dan, the pro and course manager and all of his staff, his mom Sheryl (who runs the snack bar) Ron, Pete and others are all very friendly and let us know they appreciated our business. I highly recommend playing at Tahoe Paradise.
Paul S.

This golf course was really nice. I really enjoyed the fact that they had no dress code. I felt very welcome from the time I walked in the clubhouse till the time I left. I called ahead of time and told the guy on the clubhouse that I was a beginner. He said this course was great for beginners. I will say that the over all experience was great.

This place is a great place for the occasional golfer. It’s not expensive at all ($ 37 early bird special) and it offers great views with a friendly staff. Greens are in decent condition. The only complaint I have is that the golf cart paths need some work… I felt like I was off-​roading on some holes. We’ll worth the green fees.

This course is just beautiful! It has a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere with no dress code. I hate having to wear a collared shirt. The fairways are pretty narrow. I lost a few balls. Luckily my hubby bought 12 balls for $ 10 in the pro shop before heading out. The price for 18 holes with a cart was very reasonable. We had a great time. We’ll definitely be back.

Not a bad course for the price. Very short at a little over 4000+ yards and par 66 for the white tees. No par 5s. Low slope rating meaning it’s easy, but it is a bit misleading. Fairways are tight and if you slice or hook too much, can be hard to find the ball. For a novice to intermediate player, no need to take the driver out. I’m a 24 handicap and decided to stick with the irons off the tee and «lay up» to have a short 100−140yrd shot to the green. Those with lower handicaps will be able to drive the green. Greens were aerated so did not get a true roll. Believe two greens were in bad shape where it’s brown and loaded with sand and under repair.
Played this past weekend. Played in the morning and was scheduled to play Lake Tahoe Golf Course in the afternoon. Found out LTGC was backed up by over an hour due to an early am grass freeze (temps were 26 deg the night before). Paying $ 70 to start at 3:30pm and not finishing wasn’t my idea of beging «money/​golf smart» so we ended up coming back to Tahoe Paradise. Replay was $ 11 with cart but many people do walk the course. But paying a little over $ 50 to play 36 wasn’t bad. Had a good time. Overall, not a bad place if you need to get your golf fix in for the day.

A decent golf course for the area. We paid $ 41 each for 18 holes and a cart. If you are looking for a fancy schmancy golf course in Tahoe… this isn’t your place. It’s good for beginners and bachelor parties wanting to hang out on the golf course.
People that work here are super friendly and they have a small snack bar area. Not really impressed with their selection but I wasn’t going to be picky.
Golf here is okay. The course is a bit confusing at times and the fairways are super narrow which was annoying. Lots of wet areas and ungroomed grass areas which made it hard at times to play.
I might come back to this golf course in the future but experiencing the golf course across the street that is $ 25 more, I would go across the street first.