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Toiyabe Golf Club

19 Lightning W Ranch Rd, Washoe Valley, Nevada 89704, Washoe County
(775) 884-4597, (775) 882-0882
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715 Reviews
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A view from a tee at Toiyabe Golf Club. Toiyabe GC
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About

Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Toiyabe Golf Club (formerly known as Thunder Canyon Country Club and Lightning "W" Ranch Golf Course.) has a picturesque landscape of shimmering lakes, meandering streams, and towering pines. This course has a traditional layout that features contoured fairways and fast, generous greens. There are nearly 50 bunkers strategically placed throughout and water comes into play on 14 holes. Elevated tees provide spectacular views of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain. The golf course is challenging but still player-friendly with seven sets of tees. In addition to the course, Toiyabe Golf Club also offers practice facilities that include chipping and sand practice areas along with an expansive putting green.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7166 yds
Rating 74.3
Slope 138
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 4/15 - 10/14
Architect(s) Robert Muir Graves (1994) Steve Pate Damian Pascuzzo

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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 715 reviews
93.2%
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.3
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    3.8
  • Amenities
    4.1
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Course Highlights
Toiyabe's well-designed layout and stunning scenery consistently earn high praise from golfers visiting for the first time and returning regulars alike. Friendly staff and strong overall value make this beautifully crafted course well worth booking.

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u314162280697
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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U00003379536
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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gn21663753
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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U6jOt5bDXtYm9OeU9zwm
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314162280697
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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mvidosh
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful views, challenging course, friendly staff, some areas were over watered

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314162280697
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314162280697
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

This is the 3rd time i have played here, and i am booked for next week again. Great condition, greens are perfect. Friendly staff.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314161993709
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

sprinklers

too wet in some areas cuz of sprinklers on during the day. We live in a desert, so why aren't sprinklers on a few hours before sunrise and right after sunset. Watering during the day never made sense cuz a lot of the water evaporates in the hot sun.

THANKS

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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willybug
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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caligolfer
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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rtbrez
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Toiyabe Tuesday 7/14/26

Course looked good! Fairways, tee boxes and greens were spongy due to previous day's rain. Fairways and cart path entrances and exits have too many ruts, mud and water. Ground crew needs and golfers need to watch where they drive. Fill in low spots, flag problems areas so carts don't drive thru them and fix drainage issues around course!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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tjprescott
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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gn23808884
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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rnorris4
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314159345211
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

5 Hour Plus Round

The greens were in great condition. The restaurant was great. The course was generally good. The tee was delayed by 20 minutes and the front-9 took 3 hours. The back-9 was approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. The pro-shop and ranger did not address the pace of play.

We used to play the course multiple time in our summer trip and we used to recommend Toiyabe to friends.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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ka6iJUHBBUObXHKIP3i3
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

Nice staff, course is well maintained. There's some areas that need better drainage.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314162280697
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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caligolfer
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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u1415232509
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course play

The course is very challenging but fun to play.

Greens are difficult and fast.

Very nice course

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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