Why We Go: Northstar at Tahoe Golf Course offers all the amenities of a resort golf course. Offering exclusive specials and packages, those staying at the Northstar Resort during the Summer may want to check out the golf course, among other outdoor activities. Below are a few highlights from the Northstar California Golf Course.

• Golf Lessons: Northstar at Tahoe Resort Golf Course features private and professional golf lessons for juniors and adults. These lessons are ideal for those golfing for the first time to ensure a more productive and pleasurable experience out on the course. Professional lessons at Northstar California Golf Course may also help sharpen a pro's swinging skills. One hour or 30 minute tee lessons are offered. Rates vary from $35 to $150, depending on time duration and age. 
• Junior Golf Programs: Children can play and swing like the pros. Northstar California Golf Course teaches juniors how to swing, short game skills, rules and course etiquette. Lessons are designed for children ages 7 to 12. 
• Golf Specials & Packages: Northstar at Tahoe Golf Course features several specials including a 50-percent off military discount Thursday - Sunday. Those who golf an 18-hole game during the Summer can receive a $25 voucher to dine at Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar in the Village at Northstar. Those staying at the Northstar Resort may be eligible for special discounts, including 10-percent off private golf lessons at the Northstar California Golf Course.

Inside Knowledge: Northstar at Tahoe Golf Course was designed by reputable Robert Muir Graves, a golf course architect who designed many renowned courses throughout California and the United States. He passed in 2003, leaving a legacy of hundreds of exclusive golf courses.