Golf the High Sierra
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — Bob Cupp-designed private course in Portola CA with Sierra Nevada meadows and pine forest setting
Graeagle, CA

Grizzly Ranch
Golf Club

Bob CuppEst. 200318 Holes
72
Par
7,007
Yards
140
Slope
4.7★
241 Reviews
Peak-season tee times book 30+ days out — weekend slots go fast
Championship Layout
Graeagle, CA Region
Est. 2003
Years of Excellence
Group Packages
8–100+ Golfers
High Sierra Setting
Mountain Golf

Grizzly Ranch is a Bob Cupp masterpiece that winds through towering pines and meadows in the Graeagle area. The course is private but Golf the High Sierra has exclusive access for group bookings. The conditioning and attention to detail at Grizzly Ranch rivals any course in Northern California. The par-3 holes are some of the most photographed in the Sierra Nevada region. After your round, enjoy the beautiful clubhouse and its outstanding food and beverage offerings.

Course Perspective

It's quite an achievement to be recognized by Golf Digest as a Top 100 Greatest Public Course in the US, but once you play Grizzly Ranch, you'll know why it's been recognized as such. It's big, beautiful, and as natural as can be! The design weaves up and down through undulating topography with holes laid out to compliment it, not disfigure it. Fescue grasses rise thickly beyond the secondary cuts of rough, with Mule's Ear and forest debris creating impenetrable thicket from which a successful recovery shot is as much luck as it is skill to execute. You'll need to let the big dog eat here though if you want to score low, as length is a major advantage. Two drivable par 4s can help make that dream a reality, however, and the all-grass practice range will help you to dial in the day's swing. Take time to calculate yardages as some tee shots can find hazards unseen from tee boxes and fairways, particularly hole no. 3's second shot, and tee shots on holes 12 and 17. You'll find Grizzly Ranch in impeccable shape with fairways cut tight and greens rolling smooth and quick. The Lake House is not to be missed for post-round reflection or an at-the-turn beer and bite. The overall development has been built to be one with nature and it achieves that with minimally invasive structural designs and color schemes. Grizzly Ranch should not be missed on any golf trip to the High Sierra, but make it all it can be with a paired round at Whitehawk Ranch or Plumas Pines, and a stay at Plumas Pines Golf Resort. You won't be sorry!

Golf the High Sierra  ·  Graeagle, CA
At a Glance
DesignerBob Cupp
Established2003
Group Size8–100+ Golfers
LocationPortola, CA
Tee times book weeks ahead — request early
Bob Cupp

Grizzly Ranch Golf Club

Book Grizzly Ranch in Graeagle with golf groups, tee times, and stay and play packages. Premium trips for buddies, corporate, and leisure groups.

Grizzly Ranch was ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 100 Courses in the U.S.” for its mountain setting, challenging layout, and pristine playing conditions.

Group Golf Packages & Tee Times

From 8 to 100 players — consecutive tee times, rooming lists, comps for organizers. 20+ years of expert group planning.

Signature hole at Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
Fairway view at Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club course view
Fairway view at Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
Signature Hole

Hole Par 4

397
Yards
Par 4
Difficulty
Perched above the Feather River canyon, this mid-length par 4 plays through native Sierra terrain with dramatic elevation changes. The approach is all carry to a plateau green with rock formations defining the landing zone.
— Golf the High Sierra
USGA Scorecard

All Tee Options

USGA Rated
Tee BoxYardsParRatingSlopeDifficulty
BlackChampionship
6,94072
73.2
140
Extremely Difficult
Blue
6,53272
71.3
136
Challenging
White
6,12272
69.4
130
Challenging
Gold
5,61872
67
122
Moderate–Difficult
Red (Ladies)Ladies
4,98872
68.5
120
Moderate–Difficult

* All ratings certified by the USGA. Slope 113 = standard difficulty. Higher slope = greater challenge for higher-handicap players.

Gallery

Grizzly in Pictures

Signature hole at Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
Fairway view at Grizzly Ranch Golf Club
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club course view
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — course view
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club clubhouse
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club — course view
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club course view
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club course view
Grizzly Ranch Golf Club course view
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At a Glance

Grizzly Details

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Holes
0
Par
0
Yards
Slope Rating140
55 Easy155 Hard
Distances
Graeagle, CA5 min
Truckee, CA50 min
Downtown Reno65 min
Peppermill & Atlantis70 min
Carson City, NV85 min

250 Clubhouse Dr, Portola, CA 96122
+1-888-584-8232 · Get Directions →
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FAQ

Common Questions

Lodging, guaranteed tee times at Grizzly Ranch, carts, and concierge planning. Optional transportation and dining add-ons.

Typical range is $179–$599 per golfer depending on season, lodging, and group size.

Yes—room blocks, multi-course itineraries, and tournament services are available for corporate and leisure groups.

Beyond the Fairway

After Your Round on Grizzly

The Graeagle, CA delivers more than championship golf. World-class dining, adventure, and Sierra Nevada luxury fill every hour between tee times.

Casino Entertainment
🎰
Casino Entertainment
Atlantis, Peppermill, and Grand Sierra — world-class gaming and live shows
Award-Winning Dining
🍽️
Award-Winning Dining
Atlantis Steakhouse, Beaujolais Bistro, The Kitchen — Reno's finest tables
Spa & Wellness
🧖
Spa & Wellness
Spa Atlantis Forbes Four-Star, Willow Springs Spa — post-round recovery
Sierra Adventure
🏔️
Sierra Adventure
Lake Tahoe 45 min away — beaches, hiking, and mountain scenery
Stay & Play

Where to Stay Near Grizzly Ranch Golf Club

Most groups who play Grizzly stay at one of these properties. All include golf package rates when booked through Golf the High Sierra.

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Verified Golfer Reviews

What Golfers Say About Grizzly

Sourced from Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp & GolfPass · Unedited third-party reviews

★★★★★

Grizzly Ranch is a spectacular Bob Cupp design. Mountain golf at its finest with incredible conditioning. The layout through the meadows and trees is challenging and gorgeous.

D
Dave K.
TripAdvisor · golf trip
✓ TripAdvisor
★★★★★

One of the best mountain courses in the Sierra. Grizzly Ranch is immaculately maintained with a design that rewards every type of shot. Our group plays here every year.

M
Mark L.
Google · annual group
✓ Google
★★★★

Played Grizzly Ranch as part of a Portola/Graeagle golf trip. Beautiful course in great condition. More open than some of the pine-lined courses but still very scenic.

P
Paul S.
GolfPass · buddies trip of 8
✓ GolfPass
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