TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE

The mountain air at 6,200 feet makes every drive carry an extra 10-15 yards, but don't let altitude euphoria fool you into thinking this Lake Tahoe gem is just about the views. William Bell's routing threads through towering pines and granite outcroppings, demanding precise iron play on elevated greens that slope toward the lake. When the afternoon Washoe winds kick up off the water, this deceptively challenging layout separates the mountain tourists from the serious sticks.