Ponderosa Golf Course

Truckee, California

When you want tee times in Truckee, head to the one public course in the area -- Ponderosa Golf Course. This nine hole Truckee golf course layout was designed by the prolific golf course architect, Bob Baldock. It first opened for play in 1961, so all those trees that are now over a half-century old will easily interfere with wayward shots. From the back tees, Ponderosa measures 3,022 yards and plays to a par of 35. The slope is 113, and the course rating is 34.1 from those back tee boxes. The first two holes are down in a valley and beautifully framed by willow trees. The third hole takes you up a substantial hill to the green. The final hole is a par five. Keep it in play, and you'll have an opportunity to conclude with a good score. Get Ponderosa Golf Course discount tee times at a course that offers practice putting and chipping areas and practice nets. This complete facility has a pro shop and snack bar as well. In terms of scenery and challenge among public nine hole layouts in this part of the state, Ponderosa is one of the best golf courses in California. One reviewer said that all of the holes were nice, and that the scenery was awesome.