Sierra/Comstock at Empire Ranch Golf Course
About
The Sierra/Comstock Course is one of three 18-hole combinations provided by the three individual nines at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Nestled in the scenic Carson Valley, Empire Ranch features 27 holes of golf that overlook the Carson River. Although the golf courses have a seemingly secluded location rolling along dramatic bluffs, they are actually only minutes from downtown Carson City. Sierra/Comstock features smooth, fast greens and tight fairways, but the layout is forgiving enough for players of all skill levels to enjoy. Empire Ranch, in addition to the three courses, offers a full practice complex with a 300-yard driving range and a teaching facility that offers personalized instruction for all skill levels.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6573 yards | 70.3 | 123 |
| Blue | 72 | 6214 yards | 68.7 | 117 |
| White | 72 | 5799 yards | 66.5 | 115 |
| Green | 72 | 5315 yards | 64.4 | 107 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5315 yards | 69.6 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4719 yards | 66.2 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 70.3/123 | 494 | 340 | 413 | 389 | 170 | 371 | 423 | 165 | 498 | 3263 | 384 | 510 | 184 | 512 | 446 | 375 | 381 | 192 | 356 | 3340 | 6603 |
| Blue M: 68.7/117 | 478 | 316 | 397 | 366 | 157 | 345 | 404 | 157 | 476 | 3096 | 349 | 490 | 177 | 475 | 411 | 350 | 351 | 178 | 337 | 3118 | 6214 |
| White M: 66.5/115 | 454 | 297 | 368 | 352 | 139 | 302 | 371 | 144 | 452 | 2879 | 336 | 469 | 155 | 448 | 403 | 304 | 334 | 162 | 309 | 2920 | 5799 |
| Green M: 64.4/107 W: 69.9/125 | 416 | 265 | 350 | 324 | 128 | 267 | 337 | 117 | 427 | 2631 | 311 | 453 | 135 | 407 | 378 | 293 | 292 | 128 | 287 | 2684 | 5315 |
| Red W: 66.5/115 | 351 | 241 | 313 | 289 | 112 | 235 | 328 | 98 | 407 | 2374 | 256 | 415 | 98 | 393 | 349 | 267 | 268 | 112 | 187 | 2345 | 4719 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by nsipes92 on 10/12/2024
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Yup, that’s the fairway, OMG Photo submitted by PzL26bOnDUDiVUvhDsbA on 08/27/2024
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Fairway Photo submitted by alwolff on 07/13/2023
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Fairway Photo submitted by alwolff on 07/13/2023
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Fairway Photo submitted by alwolff on 07/13/2023
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Rough Photo submitted by alwolff on 07/13/2023
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around the green Photo submitted by alwolff on 07/13/2023
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Tee Box? Photo submitted by u000003302779 on 08/25/2020
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Bunker? Photo submitted by u000003302779 on 08/25/2020
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Middle of fairway....no joke Photo submitted by u000003302779 on 08/25/2020
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Photo submitted by SomeDuskyOne on 05/26/2020
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Empire Ranch Photo submitted by u971452162 on 05/10/2020
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Photo submitted by u000004096789 on 01/06/2020
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Photo submitted by nvnolans on 01/01/2020
Great Value
Empire Ranch golf course is our “go to” course for frequent play. It is less expensive than some of the other courses In the area and you can almost always play with just your group, whether it be for 2 players or 4. The Mallards grill also puts out a good lunch menu. Sometimes the greens are not in that great of condition, especially this time, but we will definitely be back.
Nice course
We were so happy the course was open during the Coronavirus time.
This was our first time at Empire and was pleasantly surprised how nice the course was.
We really don’t have high expectations since the price is so reasonable.
The guy running the desk was super nice and welcomed us for being there for the 1st time.
Nice driving range
Everything sterilized/ carts/ bathrooms etc.
We will definitely be back
Hi,
Thanks for leaving us a review. It's been a crazy time in our country right now and it's great to hear we were able to create a little joy in your life. We hope you are staying safe and will come back to visit in the future.
Cold Spring Golf
It was a cold day, but good to be out on the course. The staff in the office were exceptionally helpful. With the cool weather, they had to make alternative starting arrangements - started on 12 because 1 was frosty. Pace of play was excellent. Course is coming back well.
Hi,
Thanks for the nice review. It's nice to hear you were able to get some golf in despite the weather. We hope you are staying safe and will visit us again in the future.
Hi Kris8534131. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Kris8534131! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course!
Good value, fast pace
I’ve played this course a few hundred times, so I’m rather fond of it. Unfortunately, the flood of a few years ago, reduced it from 27 to 18 holes, and there are a lot of holes that still show damage. Today the weather was perfect, but I think most golfers felt it would be too cold and windy to play. That was not the case so the lack of many golfers made for very fast play (which is often the case). My partner was on fire today and shot a personal best 82. He is a 20 handicap, so it was a good day!
Kinda Got Lost
I have played here before but it has been years. I found myself lost on where is the next hole 3 times because of poor direction indicators. The course is alot of fun and golfer friendly. I'll be back many more times going forward.
GREAT value
My buddy and I have been playing this course every other Monday. The greens are in great shape, and except for a handful of fairways, the flood damage from a few years ago is minimal. Every round includes a $4 food & beverage credit, so we will either have lunch between 9’s, or get a refillable fountain drink ($2) and a couple of their homemade cookies ($1 each). I’m not a dessert person, but the cookies are “to die for”.We almost always finish in only 3 hours, so pace of play is good.
Nice day
I played today. It was a bit warm but there was a breeze. Course conditions are improving but #9 still needs work.
All in all a good golf day..
Almost got hit by golffers on other fairways.
Did not care for the course at all. To many places you were in danger of getting hit with a ball rate of play was not good had to wait while the group in front of us hit two or three balls each off of tee box no marshal to hurry up play .will not play this course again
Still Recovering
This was my first time playing the course since Mother Nature wiped out the red course. The rest of the course is still recovering from a lot of water this year and some spots on the fairways were a little soupy to drive on. No marshals on the course to tell the groups (like the one’s in front of us today) to pick up their pace of play. Some people need to swallow their pride and realize they can’t drive a ball 275-300+ Yards so play off the tees that suit your game and while their at it fix your pitch marks on the green, it’s called etiquette and it’s really okay to respect the course as well as the players you’re holding up.
Great value
This is a course we will play all the time. No need to pay a lot. A good challenging course.
Thank you for visiting the course. It's great to hear you keep coming back to the course. Please come again soon!