Ranch Course at Genoa Lakes Golf Club

i was in your area visiting my brother who lives in gardnerville. my only concern was the conditions of the bunkers. most were filled with water and the ones that weren't needed sand in them. fill your bunkers with sand and direct the water away from them when watering the course. we still had a great time on your beautiful course. thank you

Staff was great. First time playing this course. The starter explained some basic tips on the course, and green speeds. Pace of play was great. A cart ride is worth it, especially on the back nine which probably climbs up and then down 1000 feet of elevation.

Excellent course for the price, greens are in great shape and fairways are well developed. Keep your ball in the fairways or you will have a heck of a time finding in the rough.

For the price, Genoa Ranch is a steal.

This is a fun golf course. It's got some links characteristics with a few kick-points and sideboards in the fairways near greens, which you should use to bounce the ball toward the right location.

The front nine is mostly flat with water lurking in spots. The back nine climbs to higher elevations across the road, providing a few nice views. Management - which also runs Genoa Lakes - has done a great job improving course conditions and hiring a friendly staff. Hopefully, the course's troubled history - when it closed for nearly a year several years ago - is a thing of the past. This is a course that deserves a second chance.

Course is in excellent condition.

Greens were rather slow but true.

Employees are extremely friendly and helpful.

I can't believe this coarse doesn't get more play than it does. The coarse is in great shape and the staff is so friendly and accommodating it's a pleasure just to be there let alone play there. If you haven't played there your missing out. I wouldn't recommend walking this coarse like I did, the back nine is a bit challenging, but I was warned. Great Job folks you guys are Awesome!

Great golfing pro outside he went out of his way to help us get food and a little help with the driver also great guy thanks

Even though the wind was blowing about 30 to 45 mph I still had a good time. Very hard conditions due to the wind. The course is in great shape. The greens were pretty hard and fast. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It snowed a little while i was on the back 9. I did have a fun round but I wouldn't go out of my way to play here again just because of the wind which the locals say it is usually blowing.

Awesome day, awesome golf, pin placements very difficult.

Very nice course and playable for everyone with the 5 tee boxes. The course was in excellent condition and the views were fantastic. The only negative was the snack bar and eating facilities. We played at a time during their building transition when services were nonexistent. The facilities could be great or terrible but I could not evaluate them.

I liked this course better for my abilities than the Lakes course I played earlier in the week.

More forgiving and a lot less water hazards, but still had it's share.

Back nimen holes on the hill offer great views of the Carson Valley and should be seen.

Staff was great!

Great practice facilities.

This was the final round of a three-day reunion of Navy shipmates, and I must say it was a great way to finish. We were the first golfers off in the morning, and the air was a bit heavy. Additionally, the greens were rather slow not just because of the dew, but because the mowers did not show up. This just required some adjustment. Since the greens were slow, the course did not play like a true links-style course, but that did not hinder our enjoyment. Most of the greens are spacious with enough well-defined bailout to navigate without much problem. However, stay away from the bunkers. Some of my buddies had some real difficulties both short sided and with plenty of green to play with. They were a bit hard, but not quite hardpan. I had no difficulty with them because I am from Arizona and that is how many of the them are at home. However, if you are used to soft sand, beware... the bounce is greater than you are likely accustomed. Judging by the scores and frustration level of the boys, I think the front nine was more difficult than the back nine. As is customary, though, much of the trouble is of one's own making. I think a little local knowledge is helpful. For visitors, I recommend aiming for the safe side of the fairway. They are pretty generous for the most part, especially on the back nine. With few exceptions, what you see is what you get. However, watch out for fairway bunkers. Since it is links-style, you do get more roll out, and tee shots will reach bunkers if you are on line with them. I did notice a number of steep drop offs behind greens. So if possible, do not fly the green with approach shots because you will be very disappointed. If you find "the desert", it is a penalty 99% of the time. Take your drop and move on. It may not be worth looking because the gorse and shrubs will tear you up. In general, I liked the Lakes Course (we played it yesterday) better than the Ranch Course. The Ranch Course was not as manicured as the Lakes Course, but perhaps this was due to the maintenance staff being absent this particular day. If I had a choice, I would play Lakes. However, Ranch is fine, and acceptable to all skill levels. The pro shop and cart staff were terrific with a great deal of enthusiasm for their jobs. That goes a long way in my book. If you are in the area for a few days, you can't go wrong playing either, or both as we did, Lakes or Ranch courses. The fees were reasonable too.

Was expecting a stiffer golf challenge. This course is wide open and not overly challenging. It's in better than average condition tee to green, but the greens could have been a little faster and better kept for my taste. On the back 9, take the time to stop and absorb your surroundings. Staff was great and the cocktails were even better. Great practice facility. There are cheaper places to play and more challenging tracks in the area. But, if you want to take some people out for a memorable, fun day... this is your spot.

Teed off at 0930, pace of play was just under 4 hrs. Course condition was very good and it was well worth the price.

Played Ranch course day after playing Lakes - Play Ranch!

The courses are 5 minutes away from each other, but a world apart. Lakes is OK, but NOT worth the fee. Ranch is a better layout with better scenery, and LESS MONEY. The Ranch back 9 is as good as it gets.

The facilities are as different as the courses, with the Lakes far superior. Both course have bag drop areas with helpful, friendly employees assisting. At Lakes, you walk upstairs to the pro-shop, then to your waiting cart, and off to the tee.
Driving range, 1st tee, and snack bar are easy to find.

The Ranch facilities are as bad as the course is good.
Good luck trying to find the pro-shop. The driving range is around the back somewhere.
And the food service is a joke:
Walk into the main building (this one? that one?)
Find the bar
Order and pay for food
Walk outside front door to cart
Drive around to back
Find outdoor grill where your order has been sent
Wonder why they don't have a system so you could order, pay, and get your food like everywhere else in the world.

Both courses load your cart with water in an iced container.

Play here - it's memorable

We played this course on a very hot day with no shade,they should think about planting some trees. It was a great day of golf even if I did real bad. The staff was great,as was the course. I would recommend this course .

The course was not in condition to charge $50 on a hot deal. Guy in pro shop was really courteous. Pace of play was way to slow. Need a marshall and the outside services was no where to be found. Pretty pathetic!

Course in immaculate condition. Wasn't busy when I played on a Wednesday. Very friendly staff and golfers. I was single but met good people to play with. Treated as if I was a member? Would definitely play again when I'm in the area.

The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. Course was in great shape and was a joy to play. Tip: putts will break towards the valley. Thanks to golfnow we got a great deal on the reservation.

Companion to more renounced Lakes course, this gem is a tail of two nines. Front nine in the meadows with open fairways but likely lost balls if you miss them. Back nine climbs the hill across the road with a few forced carries off the tee. Be prepared for any weather. We started in it calm sun and had rain, clouds, and Gail force winds almost the whole back nine. The only hole I didn't like was #8, a 155 yard par 3 from the blue tees with water on three sides. Fairways, tees and green in great condition. Nicely placed bunkers unfortunately bereft of playable sand.