Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
The most famous public round on Lake Tahoe finishes where the alpine water meets the fairway. George Fazio routed Edgewood Tahoe along the south shore in 1968, and the closing holes that play to the lake have made it one of the most photographed finishes in American golf, watched by millions every July when the celebrities arrive.
Photo: Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
Edgewood Tahoe is the rare resort course where the setting alone justifies the green fee. It sits on the Nevada side of the south shore, at Stateline, with the lake to the west and the snow capped peaks of the Sierra rising beyond. George Fazio built it in 1968 on a broad, gently rolling site of tall pines and meadow, and the round saves its drama for the end, when the 17th and 18th turn toward the water and the wind off the lake becomes a real factor.
For the traveling golfer it is a treat to play, generous off the tee, framed by towering conifers, and conditioned to a high standard each summer for its celebrity tournament. The altitude near 6,200 feet sends the ball a club or two farther than the yardage book suggests, which is just as well, because the closing stretch demands a confident, committed swing with the lake in your eye. Pair it with a few days on the south shore and you have one of the most scenic golf escapes in the country.
Edgewood Tahoe at a glance
- Opened
- 1968
- Designer
- George Fazio
- Type
- Lakefront resort
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,379 yds
- Green fee
- From around $250
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Edgewood Tahoe is a George Fazio lakefront resort course of around 7,379 yards, par 72, opened in 1968 and refined over the years with input from Tom Fazio. Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 250 to 300 dollars in the spring and fall shoulder seasons up to about 350 to 425 dollars at peak from July through September, cart included. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The opening holes ease you into the round through corridors of pine, with wide fairways that reward a free swing at altitude. The par 5 first runs gently downhill, and the front nine builds quietly, letting you find your distances in the thin mountain air before the course shows its hand.
It is the finish that everyone comes for. The par 3 17th plays toward the lake with the water and the Sierra filling the backdrop, a hole that looks like a postcard and demands a precise iron, since anything long or right flirts with the shore. The par 5 18th then runs all the way down to the lake, a genuine three shot hole where the green sits hard against the water and the closing approach is played with the whole of Tahoe behind it. It is the hole the celebrities chase on Sunday, and the hole you will remember.
Throughout, the conditioning is excellent and the greens roll true and quick. The course is not tricked up; the challenge is honest, length plus the closing exposure to the lake breeze. Take an extra moment on the tee at 17 and 18 to enjoy where you are, because there is no finish in the West quite like it.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A public resort course; tee times are open to visitors, with priority and preferred rates for guests of Edgewood Tahoe Resort |
| Green fee | Around 250 to 300 dollars in shoulder season and 350 to 425 dollars at peak from July through September, cart included (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the resort; summer weekends fill early, and the course closes for the American Century Championship in July |
| On the day | Cart golf with a collared shirt and the usual resort dress; the closing holes are exposed to the lake breeze, so pack a layer |
| Getting there | At Stateline on the south shore, about 75 minutes from Reno Tahoe International Airport |
| Best months | June to October once the snow has cleared; midsummer brings the firmest, fastest playing conditions |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is Edgewood Tahoe Resort itself, the lakefront lodge beside the course, which keeps you steps from the first tee and the lake. Staying on property earns the best access to tee times and the easiest early starts in summer.
Beyond the resort, the casinos and hotels of Stateline sit minutes away, and the south shore towns offer everything from lakeside rentals to mountain lodges. The whole area pairs golf with hiking, the beaches and the lake itself, which makes Edgewood an easy sell for a group that is not all golfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Lake Tahoe.
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Edgewood Tahoe questions
Who designed Edgewood Tahoe and when did it open?
Edgewood Tahoe was designed by George Fazio and opened in 1968 on the south shore of Lake Tahoe at Stateline, Nevada. His nephew Tom Fazio has guided refinements over the years. It is a resort course open to the public.
What is the par and length of Edgewood Tahoe?
Edgewood Tahoe is a par 72 that plays to around 7,379 yards from the back tees, finishing along the lake. The altitude near 6,200 feet adds carry, so most golfers play a tee shorter than the number suggests.
How much does it cost to play Edgewood Tahoe in 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 250 to 300 dollars in the shoulder seasons of spring and fall, rising to about 350 to 425 dollars at peak from July through September. Rates include a cart. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
What tournament is played at Edgewood Tahoe?
Edgewood Tahoe hosts the American Century Championship every July, the celebrity golf tournament broadcast on NBC, which draws athletes and entertainers to the lakefront finish each summer.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.