Schaffer's Mill Club

9045 Timilick Drive,

Truckee, California 96161

  • Office

    +1 (530) 582 6964
  • Pro shop

    +1 (775) 326 8330
  • Golf pro

    Jeff Richter (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland and residential.

  • Designer:

    Johnny Miller & John Harbottle III
Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7010
6010
5394
Par
71
71
71
SSS or slope
72.9
67.6
68.7

Location

Latitude:

39.304334

Longitude:

-120.163355

How to get there:

4.5 mi S of Truckee.

Schaffer's Mill Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2008

Schaffer's Mill Club is home to a well-rated private community golf course, which permits visitor play on a restricted basis. This tree-lined parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course.
List of courses: Reno Tahoe

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Private club that allows a limited amount of outside visitor play on Mondays by prior arrangement. Contact club to establish playing possibilities and rates.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes in high season (June thru' Sept): $215. Golf cart included.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details on playing possibilities and rates. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Set in the Martis Valley, between historic Truckee and stunning Lake Tahoe, Schaffer’s Mill is a four-season family community, and home to a John Harbottle designed championship golf course. Harbottle, who passed away suddenly at the age of 53 in May 2012, left a legacy of well-respected golf courses, much influenced by his extensive studies of the great links courses of Britain and Ireland.

Where2Stay

  • Hampton Inn & Suites - Tahoe/Truckee4-star

    11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee, CA 96161.

    +1 (530) 587 1197

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    The Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe-Truckee Hotel, delivers the right mix of modern amenities, vintage hospitality and unique value. Situated in the heart of the Lake Tahoe resort area, you’ll enjoy the scenery and sanctuary of this region, and be well-placed to access the area's top golf courses. Historic Truckee and majestic Lake Tahoe itself are just short drives away.
    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Old Greenwood; Gray's Crossing; Schaffer's Mill; Northstar at Tahoe; Coyote Moon.

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Squaw Creek; Incline Village.

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79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).

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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available

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