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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 73
Length 7258 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.4

Ranch Course at Genoa Lakes Golf Club is a Johnny Miller co-design that's a short drive from its sister Lakes Course. The two courses will never be mistaken for each other though. Ranch Course is a pumped up course that's big in almost every way. There are over 300 feet of elevation changes and in excess of 100 bunkers around the course.

Miller and his design partner John Harbottle III put together a course that plays as bold and showy as Las Vegas. Only it's located in Carson Valley, halfway in-between the more nature resort towns of Reno and Lake Tahoe.

The bunkering can be severe on Genoa Lakes' Ranch Course and the mountain scenery can be even more striking. Even though it's not far from the Lakes Course, the Ranch Course is definitely set up in its own world.

Miller gives golfers a fighting chance though and often the latitude to decide their own fate. Ranch Course at Genoa Lakes is full of risk-reward holes. Most notable might be No. 18. This 561-yard par 5 gives you not one, but two shots (minimum) where you must decide how much lake you want to try and cut.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect Johnny Miller (1998) John Harbottle III (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts, shorts/proper golf slacks to be worn at all times. No denim/sweat pants.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.8
294 Reviews (294)
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Reviews 144
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A Course Worth Playing

First time playing this course. Great layout and the course was in great condition. Greens were fairly quick, were in excellent condition, fairways had some good run to them, sand traps were good and there were some forced carries, made it interesting. The scenery was great as you are playing next to the mountains, bring a camera. Want to mention the gentleman in the pro shop, took the time to explain some things to do and how to try and play the course, thanks, made for a good round. I will play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not what I expected

A visiting friend wanted to play a course at high elevation, I found this one on Golf Now. Beautifully maintained with a variety of challenging holes, what a fun course! The only problem I had was the fairways are well watered, be ready to literally get your feet wet!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

First time playing and I will be back can’t beat it for the money plenty of challenge for all levels

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Every time in the Lake Tahoe area I play this course. Great layout, pace of play is good and the course is always in great condition. I recommend this course to anyone staying in Reno or South Lake Tahoe

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great layout great value great staff

It’s puzzling why this course is not packed with players . It is wonderful for the sake of pace of play . The layout is a very friendly and there is nothing quirky about this course . I understand this course is under new management I understand this course is under new management and it is a sure fire win the way it’s being run it is a sure fire win the way it’s being run.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Genoa Good Golf

Friendly and helpful staff. Even the course maintenance guys are friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the round and the course Ian in great shape, especially considering the tough wi tee we had. Greens were awesome and fairways very good. A great place to golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for the value

Great views of the valley , nice greens , a lot of flooded fairways due to weather changes , fun par 3s

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Forgiving

We enjoyed playing Genoa Ranch. The course was very nicely maintained and the greens not too fast or slow. The fairways are forging which greatly reduces frustration. Staff was all very friendly. We will go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

the course is LONG but pretty well laid out

The golf was fun and challenging, but the bar/snack bar ran out of food and was forced to buy chips/peanuts-There was a charity event going on there and they should have delayed the tee times of those following them like we do in Incline Mtn Course-had to wait for 2 foursomes at some tee boxes the round took 5 1/2 hours to play but fun nevertheless

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Genoa Lakes Ranch Course - Easter Sunday

Holes 4 and 5 were waterlogged on the right side of the fairway and unplayable. It would have been nice to know that heading out. Otherwise, the course was in excellent condition and the play was fantastic.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

I don't understand

I don't understand why this course is so expensive. It's not in great shape even for spring. the greens are small and bumpy. The fairways are uneven and you get punished with poor footing and bad up hillls center fareway,

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4- excellent

3-goods

Coarse conditions , no fault of staff , drenched from big winter

Muddy sandpits. , soggy fairways , early in season

Layout , few simple holes could of had lil more challenge but overall good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredible experience

I have played golf for over 40 years. This is one of the finest courses I've ever played. While we played in December or the conditions were incredible. Is Staff Pro Chris and director of golf blue were very welcoming and friendly. Practice facilities excellent and the overall course was challenging and well worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Genoa Ranch

First Johnny Miller coulrse that I can’t complain about. Golf in December is always dicey but the Genoa Ranch course was in unbelievable shape.

The staff could not have been nicer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and can be VERY challenging

I played this course at a discount but can easily see why the rack rate is $55. The front 9 is very flat but does have some challenging holes with their signature par 3 hole (a 3/4 island green). The back 9 is more difficult and starts to climb in elevation giving you some great views of the valley. I would highly recommend reading your yardage book as course knowledge can help you score better. On another note... The greens were rolling a lot faster than I am used to, my guess is 11+ on the stimp. The staff was great and they have a great practice facility. I would definitely play this course again when I return to the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great place to play

If you are in Reno this is worth the drive. The pro shop is small but very nice, excellent course layout, great practice facility, scenic, challenging. Greens were in excellent shape throughout. Small cozy bar for the 19th hole. All in all a great golf day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I can't believe any golfer wouldn't enjoy this track!

Beautiful course and awesome setting, highly recommend!! The only negative was the greens weren't top notch but I would play again without question

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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