Lake Tahoe
Schaffer's Mill
Private / semi-private mountain club
Schaffer's Mill belongs on the list if you can get on. If not, Tahoe has enough public golf that nobody needs to invent access drama. This is the quiet luxury round, not the trip anchor.
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The take
Schaffer's Mill belongs on the list if you can get on. If not, Tahoe has enough public golf that nobody needs to invent access drama. This is the quiet luxury round, not the trip anchor.
Best for
Access-enabled groups and Truckee luxury stays
Watch out
Access is the issue
How to play it
Access play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Strong club setting
- Quality routing
- Truckee location
- Private-club polish
Watch-outs
- Access-dependent
- Not a normal public assumption
- Less useful without confirmed lodging/member path
Signature holes
7, 10, 12, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Access-dependent private/resort club rate; public access is limited and should be confirmed directly before planning around it.
Best season
Late May-June: Good if courses are open and the snowpack cooperates.
Caddies / walking
Most Tahoe golf is cart-friendly mountain/resort golf.
Replay priority
Access-dependent
Booking move
Pick the base first, then anchor tee times.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Late May-June: Good if courses are open and the snowpack cooperates.
Jan
28F / 15F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Feb
31F / 16F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Mar
43F / 25F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Apr
57F / 36F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
69F / 47F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
78F / 57F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Google review
5/5 - a year ago
It was our second time back and the food never disappoints. The service was great and our gal was the sweetest!
It was our second time back and the food never disappoints. The service was great and our gal was the sweetest!
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1/5 - 2 years ago
My experience was terrible! The inside was smokey and we had a fire alarm go off in the middle of our dining. They ran out of most dishes so there were few options. . We ordered a mushroom burger and it was supposed to be crispy, but instead it was soggy and cold. We wanted to r
My experience was terrible! The inside was smokey and we had a fire alarm go off in the middle of our dining. They ran out of most dishes so there were few options. . We ordered a mushroom burger and it was supposed to be crispy, but instead it was soggy and cold. We wanted to r
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Google review
5/5 - 8 years ago
The best round of golf I have played so far in the Reno area. A nice respite from over-crowded courses in town! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome. The practice facilities are awesome! The course was in very good condition. The tee boxes were le
The best round of golf I have played so far in the Reno area. A nice respite from over-crowded courses in town! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome. The practice facilities are awesome! The course was in very good condition. The tee boxes were le
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