Ranch Course at Genoa Lakes Golf Club
About
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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by djrobertsonnv on 10/30/2020
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Photo submitted by vandy0523 on 09/09/2020
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Back nine Photo submitted by u000003302779 on 08/27/2020
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Back nine Photo submitted by u000003302779 on 08/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Chris6503685 on 05/31/2020
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Photo submitted by Chris6503685 on 05/31/2020
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Photo submitted by Chris6503685 on 05/31/2020
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Photo submitted by Midnight0982 on 09/11/2019
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Great views! Photo submitted by kahanu on 08/29/2019
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Photo submitted by antofd on 07/28/2017
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Photo submitted by roguedog8 on 09/28/2016
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Only scenic hole for this out of the way course. Photo submitted by sawboston on 09/07/2016
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Genoa Lakes Golf Course Photo submitted by Tobin9907509 on 09/28/2013
Golfer Reviews
Issue with water pipelines made dry course
Course was in bad shape, very dry but sign on the clubhouse explained issues with watering and irrigation pipes, so it was understandable. Good layout, potential for nice course when the course conditions are better. Staff friendly, newer facilities.
Nice views
Overall I had fun.
The main issues are hard and dry fairways and sandy Tees.
The greens were pretty good.
Awesome views and a nice new safe neighborhood.
The staff were friendly.
You definitely need a golf cart for this course.
The Par 5 4th Tee was converted to a par 3 due to what appeared to be long term fairway repair issues.
Not worth the reduced green fees.
Heed the warnings. Course looks like it is within weeks of shutting down. Played in afternoon and couldn’t even buy a bottle of water after 4 pm and of course there’s no water in the course due to Covid. Fairways haven’t been watered in months.
Don’t do it!
We played here a month ago and the course conditions were not very good but we figured it was because it was still recovering from the winter. Now it is just horrible! The ground is so yellow and dry and down to dirt is some parts. We were paired with a couple that lives on the course and they said that the course is having a problem with they’re water system but it has been going on for some time and they haven’t bothered to fix it. Our price on Tee Off was $60 but when we got to the course they charged us $50. It is definitely not worth the price. I regret not taking photos. They should charge more than $25 and they should warn people about the conditions when they schedule a tee time. I will say the staff there are very friendly.
Grass is dead
The entire course is dead with the exception of the greens, don’t waste your time or money at the ranch course. I’m not sure if the lake’s course is like this .
They should literally shut the ranch course down ! No joke
Worst conditions I ever played on.
No irrigation severely affected conditions. Little to no green grass on all fairways. Tees and greens barely acceptable. Wish I would have checked with pro shop prior to booking so my bad.
Still needs water
Played about a month ago and the greens and fairways were pretty dried out and brown. Not much improvement since then. Rates should. R dropped to reflect course conditions
Ranch course "21
They have had serious irrigation issues and the fairways were brown and crisp. Was told this issue should be getting fixed in near future. Hole #4 was played as a Par 3 instead of a Par 5 because no fairway at all. Wouldn't recommend playing at this time but when this issue is fixed this course has a great layout and great staff. Hoping to go back when it is in better condition!
Please water the course!!!
Was super excited to play here again and was appalled by the condition they've let the course get to. No grass anywhere tee boxes fairways...greens were so cooked by noon we nearly quit... Bunkers full of water or caked up mud... can't believe they are charging so much for a cow pasture
Awful
All the grass is dead due to a water problem. Only the greens are alive.
I do no recommend at this time
They told us the watering pumps went out .
Very dried out .Has not been watered in weeks .
Must be financial
I have played here many times in the past . The conditions are sad.
Will not come back this year
Wish we played else ware
People were nice cart girls .Carts were clean as well as the triolets
Fun Course
I live in Tucson so all of the water and hills were a wonderful change for me to play on. Playing the course for the first time was interesting. Greens were in very good condition and pretty consistent, fairways had some bare spots. Played 3 times and there was always a stiff wind blowing. Very special course with the water and mountain views.
Don't waste your money
We should have looked at the reviews before we went there. Course is in horrible shape. Almost looks like the owners are out of money and can not afford to water it. Fairways are dead grass and the greens are just as bad. This course could be amazing but it is sad what they have let it become
Needs water
Would rather play any other course in the area. It’s extremely burned out. One hole it looks like they’ve given up on the fairway and a once par 5 is now a par 3.
More dirt than grass
A great course that is seriously hurting at the moment. Looks like they’re concentrating water on the greens to keep them alive, which are soft shaggy slow n squishy. One even had puddles on it. The rest of the course is dried out dead n mostly dirt.