BY JEFFREY WEIDEL
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is offering a stay-and-play package this summer that features two of the finest golf courses in the region.
The High Sierra Golf Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is available between May 15 and October 1, and combines golf with a luxurious Lake Tahoe accommodations. Golfers enjoy two 18-hole rounds of golf at their choice of either Gray’s Crossing or Old Greenwood, as well as deluxe accommodations at the resort.
Both Gray’s Crossing and Old Greenwood are located within 15 minutes from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, but they offer distinctive experiences.
Old Greenwood, a par-72 course designed by Jack Nicklaus, unfolds amid 600 acres of majestic pines. Gray’s Crossing is certified as only the second Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary in all of California, meaning the splendor of the surrounding environment has been meticulously preserved for a game that is breathtaking in both score and scenery.
This High Sierra Golf Experience offer also capitalizes on The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe’s Mountain Concierge, which handles all the details of a seamless golf game, from golf club storage, to booking tee times, to sharing valuable insights about the region’s various golfing opportunities. The package also includes golf-cart access and practice balls for each night of a guest’s stay.
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the only AAA Five Diamond award-winning hotel in Lake Tahoe. Guest rooms incorporate gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows in a nod to the spectacular setting.
Five dining venues incorporate a breadth of gastronomic possibilities, ranging from elegant private dining options at Manzanita to “blues, brews and BBQ” at The Backyard Bar & BBQ.
The renowned spa serves as a great destination, whether guests are looking to ease sore muscles after a day on the links, or wish to indulge in a full day of restoration.
Visitors this summer can also look forward to a full repertoire of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, guided hikes, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
The High Sierra Golf Experience starts at $399 per night and is subject to availability. Advance reservations are required to ensure preferences regarding courses and tee times.
To learn more about the High Sierra Golf Experience, or to confirm hotel reservations, guests are invited to visit www.ritzcarlton.com/LakeTahoe, contact their travel professional or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at 800-241-3333.
Jeffrey Weidel can be reached at skiweidel@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting his winter website at www.tahoeskiworld.com
