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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
73.5%
Recommend this course
359 out of 453 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
65.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 20 reviews
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3.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.4%
Recommend this course
34 out of 49 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6840 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.4

Empire Ranch Golf Course, situated in the picturesque Carson Valley, features 27 holes of golf that overlook the Carson River. Located just minutes from downtown Carson City, Empire Ranch's three individual nines offer three different 18-hole combinations that have a convenient location but still provide a challenging golf getaway. The Comstock/River layout features lakes and wetlands coming into play throughout. The fairways are also well guarded by strategically placed bunkers. It provides a fair test, but the golf course is forgiving enough for beginning and intermediate players. In addition to the three courses, Empire Ranch also offers extensive practice facilities and a staff of PGA Professionals who can provide golf instruction.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Cary Bickler

Rentals/Services

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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3.4
453 Reviews (453)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Always a great little coursee

The course is naturally in winter and therefore subject to cold and windy weather here in Northern Nevada.

But as always it is still lots of fun!~!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/15/2021

Hi, 10edraper20. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/24/2021

Hi, mdub191. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/17/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, dcohahn23! 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!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hello, u314161194309. Thank you for visiting us at Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, u899600140. 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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 02/08/2021

Hello, u000003319798. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/19/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, keat0011! 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!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/19/2021

Hello, u314161150904. Thank you for visiting us at Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/14/2021

Hello, u899600140. Thank you for visiting us at Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/11/2021

Hi, u855240021. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Best Value in Northern Nevada

This is one of the very few golf courses that is open year round. The $20 per round twilight (noon or after...summer 1pm or after), includes a cart...really hard to beat. Compared to Reno courses, the pace is excellent! A twosome can usually finish in around 3 hours, a foursome in 3 1/2. I live in Reno, but the the 25 minute drive is well worth it! The Staff is always very friendly too!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love the staff!

I hit this course a couple dozen times in past couple years... the staff is 99% on point. Super nice and easy going. Re: course... good greens and challenging course design but not too difficult. The main guy in the clubhouse is super cool and accomodating.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/11/2020

Hi u000007170997, thank you for the 4-star review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your round at the course. It's also great to hear nice comments about our staff. Please visit the course again soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/03/2020

Hello, u899600140. Thank you for visiting us at Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

not bad for winter

the pace of play was good. staff is very good. the layout is also good. for being winter conditions are not to bad. greens are very bumpy

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/03/2020

Hi robezra, thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit at the course. It's always great to hear nice words about our staff. Please visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course, still in good condition. A bit slow today, but always fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/23/2020

Hi, mdub191. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/23/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Rockinrmt! 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!

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fall weather coyrse

It was absolutely beautiful weathet this time of the year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/12/2020

Thank you for your review, aeyon7511. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs more grass on tee boxes and fairways. Restaurant needs to stay open later.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/03/2020

Hello, u855240021. Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff. Thanks for visiting Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/26/2020

Hi kingstown80. 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.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/12/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Kennyg45! 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!

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