Eastern Sierra Golf: Bring Your Swing to Bishop
Golf in the Eastern Sierra is characterized by picturesque fairways, uninterrupted views, spectacular scenery, extremes in altitude and seasonal weather effects.
A Unique Winter Escape
Bishop Country Club is a classic, tree-lined layout with gorgeous, colorful, panoramic views. It’s where summer’s luscious green fairways meet lustrous yellow trees in fall and slowly blend with the winter white of snowcapped mountains. Now, imagine swapping your clubs for skis, but just for a morning. It’s a reality in Bishop, a town where winter offers a unique blend of snow-capped peaks and sun-bathed fairways. This is a place where you can carve fresh powder in the morning and perfect your swing in the afternoon.
But Bishop isn’t the only place to golf in the Eastern Sierra. This region offers a diverse range of courses, each with its own unique charm.
All about the Altitude
Death Valley National Park, while primarily known for its extreme heat, offers a surprising golfing experience at Furnace Creek Golf Course. This oasis in the desert boasts lush fairways and challenging greens, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding inhospitable landscape. It’s a truly unforgettable experience to play on the world’s lowest golf course, at 214-feet below sea level.
From the lowest to highest, Sierra Star Golf Course in Mammoth Lakes is California’s highest golf course perched at a lofty altitude of 8,050-feet. This championship 18-hole course delivers breathtaking scenery and demanding play in the warm summer months. Equally picturesque, Snowcreek Golf Course in Mammoth Lakes offers a compact, fast 9-hole course.
Located below the highest point in the contiguous USA, Mt. Whitney Golf Course in Lone Pine boasts stunning vistas of its namesake, the lofty peak Mt. Whitney, rising to 14,505-feet elevation. Designed by renowned golf course architect, Bob Baldock, in 1958, it was built by a group of Lone Pine volunteers and opened in 1959. It is still said to be “the most scenic 9-hole golf course in America.”
Experience the Best of All Worlds
Combine a morning on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain with an afternoon on the greens of Bishop Country Club. The Eastern Sierra offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the best of both winter and summer—sometimes all on the same day.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a casual player, the Eastern Sierra has something to offer everyone. From the wide-open spaces of Bishop to the dramatic landscapes of Death Valley, this region is a golfer’s dream come true.
