Incline Village Golf Courses

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Not all of us are golfers but all of us have friends who are. I thought you might enjoy some additional information about our golf opportunities here in Incline Village. This article was written by one of my avid golfer friends.

Mountain Course
I usually will start off the season with a warm up at the Mountain Course. The course has 14 par-3 holes. The par-58 course meanders at about 6,875 feet above sea level. This course gives you a chance to use all your irons. The course measures 3,512 yards from the back tees and can also be played at 3,002 yards. There is plenty of opportunity to test all of your irons. This gives you lots of practice for the Championship Course.

There are 4 par 4s where a driver can be used. Club selection will be a true guessing game on some of these holes. We have many creeks that run through much of the course, which resides in a beautiful hilly setting with lots of pine trees and views of the lake. Accuracy is crucial and trusting the RIGHT club is a must. I find that the greens run fast and roll true. Shot making skills are necessary. This course is very challenging.

Championship Course
I absolutely love this course. I play golf all over the world, and I truly love my home town course. The views are spectacular, and every hole is majestic. I find the course challenging but fair.

The Championship Course has had a $13 million dollar renovation in 2003/2004. Golf Digest voted the course, top ten in the State of Nevada. The course offers tightly cut fairways bordered by towering trees, demanding accuracy as well as distance. Golfers are faced with lots of bunkered greens and many water hazards on almost every hole. Believe me, I have lost many balls in the water hazards. Make sure your bag is full. The course features 7,106 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.7 and it has a slope rating of 133 on blue grass.

The first hole is a par-4 that goes 364 yards. It’s a nice hole to start. Not to tough. A short iron will follow a nice hit drive down the middle of the fairway. Don’t let the 16th hole distract you by the breathtaking view of the Lake. This is my favorite hole. A 3 wood or less is the way to hit your first shot, this should lead to a short iron onto the green.

When you are finished with your 18 holes of golf, it's time to head to The Grille at the Chateau to add up your score cards. Show me the money!!!!!!!

Clubhouse & Amenities
Both Golf Shops offer a fantastic amount of golf clothing, shoes and accessories. The pro shop carries my favorite clothing line Jamie Saddock. They also carry, Ashworth, Polo, Greg Norman, Ben Hogan and many more. The shop also carries many different types of clubs. They will also fit and special order your clubs. The Championship Pro shop was ranked among Worlds Golf 100 best Golf Shops, and was recently honored on the best in the State list by Golf Digest.

The course has an excellent practice facilities. The driving range includes 28 stalls and five target greens. You get a fantastic view of the lake while practicing on the driving range.

The Chateau is a majestic Tahoe style clubhouse. It is the home of many events here in Incline. Weddings, banquets, golf functions, and many more. Luxurious locker rooms and a delicious grill enhance your golf experience. The Grill at the Chateau is open during the golf season for breakfast and lunch offering a variety of different specials and selections ... The Grill also has
a nice full bar. Seating is available outside on the deck overlooking the course and the Lake...

Both courses offer snack bars so you can grab a bite to eat on the go or on the turn. Bar Carts on both courses offer refreshments drinks and snacks.

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