Sierra/Comstock at Empire Ranch Golf Course

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

This a good deal and I will do it again (as I have done previously). Considering the time of the season and the lack of any substantial precipitation, the course is in a reasonably good shape. Have and will continue to recommend this deal to others.

I played the course on a fairly cold and windy day. I've played it at this time of year for several years, and normally enjoy it, but this time we were surprised at the quantity of goose fecal matter on the course. We called the club house to see if one of the three nine hole courses had less fecal matter, but were told that they've had a huge problem with the geese this year. On several greens we just had to pick up (our balls, that is!).

Forgiving, fun, and entertaining! ...Good food, great drinks, fast and friendly staff! ...Walkable, playable, and warm!

goose gatherings :( / :) great greens!

Course layout was nothing special. Too much wetland area. Mostly every hole had a swamp near it.

5 stars!! Got a great deal through GolfNow.com! Course was wide open - play time under 3 1/2 hours.
Played Blue (Sierra) and White (River). These 9's were in great shape from tee to green!
I read reviews regarding the course layout being a bit confusing for 1st timers here, but I found it fairly easy to navigate by taking time to study signage, which helped a lot - especially with the hole layouts! Tee signs showing this were a huge help in planning my attack for every hole! Much better than the scorecards. Nicest and most informative signs I've seen!
The pro shop and restaurant staff were also extremely helpful and ffriendly!
My only "Con" is both were closed at the end of my round at 5:30pm, and I was really looking forward to a post-round beverage! Leaving thirsty cost 'em a star here!
This course is on my "Definitely Play Again" list!

Golf at Empire was fabulous! The weather was anywhere from 77-82 degrees although a little smoky from the King Fire. Wildlife, River, views, and hardly anyone playing on a gorgeous last day of summer.

The course is very green and any ball off the fairway will be hard to find. Lots a
of water as well so more opportunity to lose balls. Good challenge for a high handicapper. Worth the money . Staff friendly and helpful.

First time playing the course was a little confusing. I played alone and had some trouble knowing which way to hit the first shot as there are three intertwined nine hole courses. Twice I had go grab my ball and re-tee because I hit to the wrong hole.
Overall the course played great...great value for the money.

Course in fair condition, lots of hazards..some were hidden well. Greens were slow but firm. Sand traps were sub standard as no actual sand existed in them,this is the one thing that needs fixing for an enjoyable round. Good value .

Course in good shape. Wind strong off and on but welcome due to heat. Haven't played here in a few years, but changes. made are good. Played in 3 1/2 hours. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and scenery. Great value for the money.

After hearing about the turmoil this course has been involved, I was pleasantly surprised. I was greatest by the Golf Pro and given a few tips about the course.
Although not prestine, the course is well maintained. Ruff is truly ruff,
Fairway grass is a little longer than what one my be accustom and grass on the green is also a bit, although now exessively, high making the greens slower and more challenging.

Good to find value anywhere near Tahoe. Just 45 minutes to Stateline Nevada and affordable but still challenging.

I've played this course many times, they have three nines. The red course was pretty much closed last year because of winter kill, I played it yesterday and it was in pretty good shape. It was very windy and that makes for some hard holes. This is one of my favorite walks, unfortunately my partner will not walk and we got a good deal on golfnow. Anyhow Sean and the boys in the clubhouse are always in good spirits and make for a good time, it was fun.

Great experience except for pace of play. The course should not allow one twosome to bottleneck the entire course. Never saw a Marshall.

Empire Ranch is a great place to play for the money. The fairways are wide and the greens are big. The greens are a bit slow but where is poana very fast in the spring. Most of these greens are a mixture of poana and either a hybrid or something else in Northern Nevada. Others of course are pure bent and I love fast ben greens.
Anyhow we are using Empire to stay sharp for other higher dollar events and it is perfect for that. Beat it around out there and help keep them open as all these courses suffer the recession.
Ed