An inside look at Tom Fazio's exclusive Martis Camp golf course near Truckee, California
TRUCKEE, Calif. -- Tom Fazio calls Martis Camp as good as any golf course he's ever designed for good reason. It's interesting with a backdrop of mountain and forest that's hard to beat. The homes never come into play and each hole is like its own individual course.
While this ultra-exclusive golf course can certainly be a challenge from the "Medal" tees at nearly 7,800 yards, it really does play to various levels of golfers, although for the beginner golfer, it may be a little too difficult. With a little skill, however, Martis Camp is pure fun, even if you hit a wayward shot or two.
Martis Camp golf course - 18th
Martis Camp's magnificent clubhouse provides the backdrop for the Tom Fazio golf course's finishing hole.
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Martis Camp golf course - 2nd hole
Martis Camp golf course is plenty hard from the back tees. The second is a 478-yard par 4, but it's at 6,000 feet.
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Martis Camp golf course - 3rd
Martis Camp's par-3 third plays from an elevated tee over water. Left is probably double bogey or worse.
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Martis Camp golf course - 5th
The fifth is Martis Camp's no. 1 handicap hole, a 520-yard par 4 from the "Medal" tee.
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Martis Camp G.C. - 8th hole
The par-3 eighth at Martis Camp can play as long as 250 yards.
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Martis Camp G.C. - 9th
The ninth hole at Martis Camp is a par 4 that measures 507 yards from the "Medal" tee.
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Martis Camp golf course - 10th
The highest tee at Martis Camp G.C. is the "Medal" tee on the 642-yard par-5 10th, where the fairway is a couple of hundred feet below.
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Martis Camp G.C. - 12th
A couple of tall pine trees help guard the entry to the green on the par-4 12th at Martis Camp golf course in Truckee, California.
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Martis Camp golf course - 13th
The 461-yard par-4 13th is the no. 2 handicap hole at Martis Camp golf course in Truckee, California.
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Martis Camp G.C. - 15th hole
The par-5 15th at Martis Camp is reachable in two by good players, but there are plenty of risks.
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Martis Camp G.C. - 16th hole
At 314 yards from the "Medal" tee, Martis Camp's 16th hole is a drivable par 4.
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Related Links
- The other course near the southern shore of Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Golf Course
- Destination Guide: Plan your Lake Tahoe-area golf with GolfCalifornia.com
- A peek at the peaceful mountain golf course of Tahoe Donner in Truckee
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