Sierra/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course

This course is truly better once you have played it a few times as many of the hazards are hidden and club selection off the tee is huge! Before playing, check the wind conditions.....that valley can get extremely windy. My round started off at 15-20mph but finished at 35-40mph.....it can wear you out.

Will be back to try on a calm day....overall, well maintained for early spring.

Great time. Love this course

I like to play this course with my 79 year old uncle. The forward tees are manageable for him as he doesn't hit it more than about 180 yards anymore off the tee. I can play the whites or blues and its a good test for me, a 20 handicapper. If my game is in reasonable shape, I won't lose more than a ball or two. A couple of the par 5s are reachable in 2 shots, and the par 3's have a good variety of distance. I expect to play here many times in the remaining years I have to play golf.

The bar serves excellent hot dogs and has friendly staff.

Greens were in pretty good shape with the exception of players not bothering to repair their green marks. It's like the local drivers, they don't respect other drivers, these golfers don't respect the course, the game or other players.

It's early but there is so much goose do do on the course, it's hard to find an untouched lie. Not sure what can be done about that problem. It's probably an issue at all the other valley courses with ponds.

Generous fairway, well maintained course, and friendly staff. Well worth the money.

I've played this course twice in 2 weeks and enjoyed it each time. There are a few fairways that could use a little more water but it sure gives you the added benefit of longer drives. The greens play true and fast and the tee boxes are perfect. Ryan in the pro shop is very friendly and helpful. If you have a chance I recommend playing Empire Ranch.

Played this course on a buddy trip to Carson City. Found it to be an OK course. Could use a little help with the geese but the T-boxes, fairways, and greens were very playable for my level. I did score better than average for a course never played before.

We enjoyed our afternoon round in the sun. There were a few blind shots but once done were not a problem. Bring lots of water in the afternoon as there is only refreshments available after 9 holes. Course was dry in a few areas.

great value for the price.
fun course to play
easy course to walk fairly flat

A really great venue for all levels of skill. I will go back again & again. Great food & libations with fantistic staff !!!!!!!

Was concerned with a 2 pm T-time and 90 degree weather but it was GREAT! Course in great shape and although warm, the weather was nice and beautiful views. Was able to take time and not rush. This was a fantastic deal from GolfNow!!

The course was in good condition. The rough was pretty long but the greens were in good condition.

Very good course and conditions for price...good practice area; course well marked, greens very fair- not easy but not tricked up, staff very friendly. Will definitely play again

The course itself looked good but the wind was blowing hard, almost hard to hit any ball straight. It was hard even walking to the green or to hit the next shots after the drive. Had to quit after the 15th hole even after skipping the putting which is the most fun part of the game. The staff and local players said that it is usually windy at the course but not this high at 35 mph (?). Want to come back when there is no wind.
My wife caught a cold from the win and she had a rough time to sleep last night, coughing all night.

It was a wonderful day to golf. The greens were awesome.

Course is in outstanding condition. Fairways were just mowed and the greens were just rolled and very smooth.

Course was in good condition for this time of year. Pace of play was super. Great deal included a huge hot dog and a draft beer. Fun course.

Would play here again. Friendly staff and three courses to choose from.

My rating right now is based on winter conditions so expect brown grass, hard ground, wind, mud hens and geese. But, so are all courses in the Sierra Nevada area.
It is still a great deal, challenging enough and beautiful.

It was winter time so not much green put played a great game. Quiet, quick play enjoyable to come out and play in January when its 60 outside