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Sierra/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course

1875 Fair Way Dr, Carson City, Nevada 89701, Carson City County
(775) 885-2100, (888) 227-1335
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3.5
487 Reviews
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About

Empire Ranch Golf Course is located just outside downtown Carson City in the scenic Carson Valley. Empire Ranch features 27 championship holes, making three individual nines that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. Sierra/River is one of the combinations, characterized by lakes and wetlands that are scattered throughout the course. The layout sprawls across the landscape’s natural buffs, offering a scenic environment. All of the golf courses provide a fair challenge for players of all skill levels. In addition to the 27 holes of golf, Empire Ranch G.C. also offers extensive practice facilities including a 300-yard driving range and practice greens.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6733 yds
Rating 71.0
Slope 124
Type Public
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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
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Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Cary Bickler
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3.5
3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 487 reviews
77.0%
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  • Conditions
    3.0
  • Value
    4.1
  • Layout
    3.9
  • Friendliness
    4.3
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    3.6
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Course Highlights
Empire Ranch offers strong value for money, with notably friendly staff making every round feel welcoming. Pace of play consistently impresses, with morning rounds often finishing well under four hours.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Brunch 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 17
Bunkers 10
Forced Carries 10
Best For:
Locals 19
Seniors 19
Playing Multiple Courses 14
Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 10

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sharondonaldson
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Always enjoy playing this course. Play is generally kept moving, course is a bit challenging, the staff is always friendly and helpful.

Since I'm a member of the ladies' club at Empire Ranch, I try to play it often. It's always the first course I try to find a tee time when family/friends come to town to play. I was pleasantly surprised to find that wonderful $15 per player deal we got on the 30th.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
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luke8323
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A good course for the value

Empire has some issues with the course at this time, but still a great value for $25. 27 challenging holes. Greens are in good conditions. Certain fairways need a little bit of work but I'd recommend this golf course.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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chastremain
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

great day

I play empire when I can it's fun, good except where they killed the grass on B7

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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btiner
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

good course

Beautiful views. We played this course in Feb., would
like to go back in summer. Wide open, water and
large fairways.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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bced98
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good value and 27 holes for variety

I have to drive an hour to reach the course, but the drive is worth it.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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tomtonecpa
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Last winter's lack of snow put them far behind this year, but the work shows their desire to give you a good value. No 5 hr round either.

I'll be back since I could get on when I wanted to play and I didn't waste all day once I was there. Great food as well.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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hitthepin59
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

reseeding in fall 2012

good course for the money. went there in october 2012. kind of rough. they had a difficult yr with too much drought. were replanting fairways when i was there. conditions not too great at the moment, but i would expect it to improve as i played there a few yrs back and it was fine. pretty flat course with elevated greens. plays easy when wind is down, pretty tough on windy days as there is trouble surrounding a lot of greens.

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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