The best course in Nevada? Maybe the best mountain golf course in America? Clear Creek flies under the radar when discussing the Coore and Crenshaw portfolio of courses, likely due to a combination of its private nature and its location, with very few standout courses in the vicinity. Set in the Sierra Nevada mountains on poor soils, it’s an opportunity to see one of the greatest architects take on a difficult site for golf and still pull off a stunner.

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Under new management. Clear Creek is on its third ownership group and this one appears to have cracked the residential code that was needed to make this facility hum. Sitting in the tax-friendly state of Nevada, it’s becoming a popular attraction for those looking for a place with lots of amenities to spend six-plus months.

Cooler by the lake. The property receives upwards of 100-plus inches of snow every winter but this is considerably less than Lake Tahoe itself because of its location on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevadas. This locale also leads to a warmer climate in the summer, roughly 10 degrees warmer than Lake Tahoe weather.

More than golf. Beyond the wonderful routing that Bill Coore laid out, the Clear Creek property is also home to an extensive trail system that winds its way through the 2,000-acre property. These trails span over 15 miles.