{"id":48511,"date":"2026-07-24T15:19:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=48511"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:19:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T09:49:36","slug":"brad-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Brad Bell: From PGA Tour Pro to Golf Course Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf lovers in Northern California keep hearing one name again and again. That name is Brad Bell. He built a reputation as a golf course architect long before most casual players knew his story. Today, his work sits at the heart of one of the most talked about mountain courses in the region. This article breaks down who Brad Bell is, how he moved from competitive golf into course design, his playing stats, and why Coyote Moon Golf Course became his signature project. You will also find quick facts, course metrics, career numbers, and answers to common questions golfers ask about him.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#From_Competitive_Golfer_to_Golf_Course_Architect\" >From Competitive Golfer to Golf Course Architect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Brad_Bells_PGA_Tour_Playing_Career_Bio_Snapshot\" >Brad Bell&#8217;s PGA Tour Playing Career: Bio Snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#2002_Season_Results\" >2002 Season Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Career_Strokes_Gained_and_Scoring_Stats\" >Career Strokes Gained and Scoring Stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#The_Story_Behind_Coyote_Moon_Golf_Course\" >The Story Behind Coyote Moon Golf Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Brad_Bells_Design_Philosophy_at_Coyote_Moon\" >Brad Bell&#8217;s Design Philosophy at Coyote Moon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Course_Metrics_and_Key_Information\" >Course Metrics and Key Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Hole_13_The_Signature_Moment_at_Coyote_Moon\" >Hole 13: The Signature Moment at Coyote Moon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Why_Golfers_Love_Coyote_Moon_Golf_Course\" >Why Golfers Love Coyote Moon Golf Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Best_Time_to_Play_Coyote_Moon_Golf_Course\" >Best Time to Play Coyote Moon Golf Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Planning_Your_Visit\" >Planning Your Visit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/brad-bell\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Facts_About_Brad_Bell\"><\/span><b>Quick Facts About Brad Bell<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Attribute<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bell<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of Birth (DOB)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 1, 1961<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zodiac Sign<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virgo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birthplace<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not publicly disclosed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacramento, California<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UC Davis and UCLA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turned Pro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional golfer, later golf course architect<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Tour Events Played<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited PGA Tour appearances on record<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Tour Wins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (recorded career win)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest PGA Tour Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67, Greater Milwaukee Open (1991)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Rank (OWGR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not publicly ranked<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career Earnings (PGA Tour)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not officially disclosed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature Project<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/coyote-moon-golf-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coyote Moon Golf Course<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Notable Designs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yocha Dehe Golf Club, Teal Bend Golf Club, Catta Verdera Country Club<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Opened<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Brad_Bell\"><\/span><b>Who Is Brad Bell?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bell wears two hats in the golf world. First, he built a name as a competitive golfer. Later, he shifted his focus toward design and architecture. Many fans recognize him today mainly through his course work rather than his playing days. This shift shaped his entire approach to building golf courses. He learned to think like a player first and a designer second.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born September 1, 1961<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based in Sacramento, California<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Played college golf at UC Davis and UCLA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competed on the PGA Tour and European Tour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Later became a respected golf course architect<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Competitive_Golfer_to_Golf_Course_Architect\"><\/span><b>From Competitive Golfer to Golf Course Architect<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before he ever touched a blueprint, Brad Bell competed at a high level. He played collegiate golf for both UC Davis and UCLA. After college, he moved on to the PGA Tour and the European Tour. That experience gave him a rare advantage. He walked some of the toughest courses in the world as a player. He studied how terrain, elevation, and natural hazards affect strategy. Eventually, he took that knowledge and turned it into a career in architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bell chose to focus heavily on California. He worked across the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada foothills. His portfolio grew steadily. Yet none of these projects gained the attention that Coyote Moon Golf Course eventually received.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brad_Bells_PGA_Tour_Playing_Career_Bio_Snapshot\"><\/span><b>Brad Bell&#8217;s PGA Tour Playing Career: Bio Snapshot<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career PGA Tour Wins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Recorded Season<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plays From<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacramento, CA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest PGA Tour Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67, Greater Milwaukee Open (1991)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2002_Season_Results\"><\/span><b>2002 Season Results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a breakdown of his recorded PGA Tour season, based on official tournament data:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Season<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Starts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cuts Made<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Wins<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Top 10<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Top 25<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Earnings<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not officially recorded<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tournament scorecard detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tournament<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Position<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Round 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Round 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>To Par<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feb 17, 2002<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nissan Open<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUT<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">148<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Strokes_Gained_and_Scoring_Stats\"><\/span><b>Career Strokes Gained and Scoring Stats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulling from his recorded PGA Tour statistics, here are some notable career numbers from tournament play:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stat<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Value<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Rounds Played<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Strokes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">148<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoring Average<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairways Hit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57.14%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greens in Regulation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.78%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Putts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putts per Hole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.556<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Birdies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Bogeys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Putts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36.11%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three Putts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.78%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick pointers on his playing performance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best single round recorded: 67 (Greater Milwaukee Open, 1991)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career highlight: One official PGA Tour win<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strongest area of his game: Par 5 scoring, where he converted birdies 83.33% of the time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakest area recorded: Par 3 scoring, with zero birdies on eight par-3 holes played<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Story_Behind_Coyote_Moon_Golf_Course\"><\/span><b>The Story Behind Coyote Moon Golf Course<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coyote Moon Golf Course opened its doors in 2000. It sits near Lake Tahoe, in the mountain town of Truckee, California. From day one, golfers and critics praised the layout. Many now rank it among the top public mountain courses in Northern California. Brad Bell designed the entire course across 250 acres of rolling terrain. He avoided major changes to the natural landscape. That decision still defines the course today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many resort courses, Coyote Moon Golf Course has no homes lining the fairways. It also has no roads cutting through the property. There are no outside commercial buildings visible from the course either. This gives players a sense of isolation and calm. Every hole feels connected to the forest around it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key features that set Coyote Moon Golf Course apart:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No homes bordering the fairways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No roads cutting through the layout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No visible commercial development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural routing through existing terrain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trout Creek woven into several holes as a natural hazard<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brad_Bells_Design_Philosophy_at_Coyote_Moon\"><\/span><b>Brad Bell&#8217;s Design Philosophy at Coyote Moon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bell built Coyote Moon Golf Course around one simple idea. The land should guide the layout, not the other way around. He routed the course naturally through existing terrain instead of forcing it into a grid. Towering Jeffrey pines line many fairways. Massive granite outcroppings appear throughout the property. Trout Creek winds through several holes and becomes a natural hazard rather than an artificial one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach requires patience and restraint. Many architects reshape land heavily to fit a vision. Brad Bell did the opposite. He let the mountain dictate the challenge. As a result, Coyote Moon Golf Course plays differently on nearly every hole. Elevation changes constantly. Sightlines shift from tee to green. Golfers often say no two holes feel alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design elements found throughout the course:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeffrey pine forests lining fairways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granite outcroppings used as natural hazards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trout Creek integrated into several holes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevation changes on nearly every hole<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimal earthmoving during construction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_Metrics_and_Key_Information\"><\/span><b>Course Metrics and Key Information<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a breakdown of the core details players should know before visiting Coyote Moon Golf Course.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Attribute<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10685 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161 (near Lake Tahoe)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily-Fee \/ Public<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Length<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,177 yards from the back tees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course Rating \/ Slope<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73.6 \/ 140<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf Season<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May through October<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature Hole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hole 13, a 227-yard par-3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Acreage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 acres<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hole_13_The_Signature_Moment_at_Coyote_Moon\"><\/span><b>Hole 13: The Signature Moment at Coyote Moon<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every course needs a moment that sticks with players long after they leave. At Coyote Moon Golf Course, that moment arrives on hole 13.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hole Number<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Par<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yardage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">227 yards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevation Drop<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 feet from tee to green<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standout Feature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dramatic downhill tee shot with mountain views<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfers often describe the view as breathtaking before they even swing the club. The drop demands careful club selection and steady nerves. Many consider it one of the most photographed par-3 holes in Northern California.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Golfers_Love_Coyote_Moon_Golf_Course\"><\/span><b>Why Golfers Love Coyote Moon Golf Course<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors explain the lasting popularity of Coyote Moon Golf Course:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The setting near Lake Tahoe offers scenery few public courses can match<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course length at 7,177 yards challenges even strong players<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The slope rating of 140 signals a demanding round for golfers of every skill level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bell&#8217;s decision to preserve the natural landscape gives the course a peaceful, untouched feel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife sightings are common along the fairways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trout Creek adds sound and scenery throughout the round<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players consistently mention the mountain views, the wildlife, and the sound of Trout Creek running alongside several fairways. These small details add up to an experience that feels distinct from typical California golf courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Play_Coyote_Moon_Golf_Course\"><\/span><b>Best Time to Play Coyote Moon Golf Course<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Season Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Season<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May through October<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closed Months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically November through April<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reason for Closure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mountain elevation and snowfall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak Booking Period<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer weekends<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors planning a trip should book tee times early during peak summer weekends, since demand rises quickly once the weather warms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_Your_Visit\"><\/span><b>Planning Your Visit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coyote Moon Golf Course sits close to major Lake Tahoe attractions, making it easy to combine golf with a broader mountain getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick pointers for planning a round:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course operates as daily-fee and public, so no membership is required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check current green fees directly with the course before arriving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm rental club and cart availability in advance during peak season<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about practice facility access before your tee time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book early for summer weekend slots<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bell built more than a golf course when he designed Coyote Moon Golf Course. He built an experience shaped by mountains, granite, pine forests, and a creek that winds through the land instead of around it. His background as a competitive player on the PGA Tour and European Tour gave him the insight needed to route a course that feels natural rather than forced. Today, Coyote Moon Golf Course stands as a lasting example of his design philosophy, and it remains one of the top reasons golfers visit the Truckee and Lake Tahoe region. For anyone who wants to understand modern mountain golf architecture in California, studying the work of Brad Bell is a strong place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read About: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/justin-leonard\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Justin Leonard: Career Wins, Majors &amp; Stats 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Who is Brad Bell in the golf world?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad Bell is a golf course architect and former professional golfer known for designing Coyote Moon Golf Course near Lake Tahoe.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> When did Coyote Moon Golf Course open?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course opened in 2000 and has since become one of Northern California&#8217;s most respected public mountain courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Where is Coyote Moon Golf Course located?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sits at 10685 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 96161, close to Lake Tahoe.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> How long is Coyote Moon Golf Course?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course measures 7,177 yards from the back tees, with a par of 72.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> What is the signature hole at Coyote Moon Golf Course?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hole 13 stands out as the signature hole. It plays 227 yards with a 200-foot vertical drop from tee to green.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> What other courses has Brad Bell designed?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His other designs include Yocha Dehe Golf Club, Teal Bend Golf Club, and Catta Verdera Country Club.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> What is the golf season at Coyote Moon Golf Course?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course operates from May through October due to mountain elevation and seasonal snowfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> Did Brad Bell play professional golf before becoming an architect?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. He played collegiate golf at UC Davis and UCLA, then competed on the PGA Tour and European Tour before shifting into course design.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> How many PGA Tour wins does Brad Bell have?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official records show one career PGA Tour win.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> What was Brad Bell&#8217;s lowest recorded PGA Tour round?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He shot a 67 at the Greater Milwaukee Open in 1991.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golf lovers in Northern California keep hearing one name again and again. That name is Brad Bell. 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