TWO GREAT MINDS
A SINGULAR VISIOn
THOUGH ACCLAIMED AS DESIGNERS OF THE NUMBER ONE AND NUMBER THREE MODERN COURSES IN GOLF, THERE ARE NOT TWO MORE MODEST GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS ON EARTH … A FEW WORDS ABOUT THEIR LABOR OF LOVE AT LAKE TAHOE.
“THIS SITE FIT PERFECTLY WITH OUR PHILOSOPHY OF CREATING GOLF THAT FEELS NATURAL, NOT CONTRIVED”
BEN CRENSHAW
“Instead of bulldozing landscapes, we look for sites that are ‘naturally gifted for golf.’ Then we will move as little dirt as possible in crafting the finished product. The best courses work on many levels, including subconsciously. It’s like a really good essay or poem, if a golfer gets all nuances the first time through, well then, it isn’t very good.”
BILL COORE
COURSE ARCHITECT
“Designing the course at Clear Creek Tahoe was like putting together a puzzle. Any great golf course takes the player on a journey, and I think this one is memorable. There are stout holes that demand strength and commitment. It’s hard to imagine a more drastic shot than the drive at the third — the ball hangs in the air forever. Then there are holes that seem tame at first but present subtle challenges and reward creative thinking. We want you to have plenty to remember from your round, but also some ideas to look forward to trying tomorrow.”
BEN CRENSHAW
“Clear Creek has terrific contours and a lot of diversity. And you feel like you’re in Tahoe. We opened up the vistas so that you could see the mountains and valleys. The whole place is wonderful.”