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3.4
453 Reviews (453)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
194
3 Stars
102
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
36
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
73.4%
Recommend this course
359 out of 453 reviews
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3.1
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
60.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 10 reviews
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3.3
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
65.9%
Recommend this course
27 out of 41 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6573 yards
Slope 123
Rating 70.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Cary Bickler

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.4
453 Reviews (453)
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Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the course

Will play here again. Everything was great while some fairways were under repair.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad for the price.

The course is in decent shape with the greens in nice shape. There is a few fairways that have been made into par 3's. Tge biggest issue is the rough is already thick and balls will disappear quick but some leftover clippings will eat your ball making it impossible to find. So just stay in the fairway and you will have no issues.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful views of the surrounding hills and mountains!

Enjoyed the course ... there were a couple of holes that were shortened due to seeding ... I am looking forward to returning.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good daily course for average golfer.

Course conditions were less than wonderful as a result of weather from previous week. Rough was very long and fairways were just recovering. Don't believe conditions were a result of poor maintenance.

I'd play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great Spring Course

Spring is the time to play in the desert! Great round, well maintained, nice clubhouse, perfect temperatures. Will definitely play here again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course for variety of play

Ground crew is doing great job of bringing the course back in shape. Staff, both inside and out, were friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great day

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

good course

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

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value and 27 holes for variety

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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