Comstock/River at Empire Ranch Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6840 yards | 71.4 | 125 |
| Blue | 72 | 6392 yards | 69.5 | 120 |
| White | 72 | 5923 yards | 67.2 | 116 |
| Green | 72 | 5409 yards | 64.9 | 107 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5409 yards | 70.5 | 131 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4854 yards | 67.3 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.4/125 | 494 | 340 | 413 | 389 | 170 | 371 | 423 | 165 | 498 | 3263 | 341 | 523 | 444 | 207 | 355 | 542 | 434 | 194 | 460 | 3500 | 6763 |
| Blue M: 69.8/119 | 478 | 316 | 397 | 366 | 157 | 345 | 404 | 157 | 476 | 3096 | 330 | 487 | 407 | 198 | 313 | 511 | 403 | 181 | 444 | 3274 | 6370 |
| White M: 67.4/115 W: 72.9/128 | 454 | 297 | 368 | 352 | 139 | 302 | 371 | 144 | 452 | 2879 | 299 | 452 | 394 | 173 | 277 | 464 | 378 | 161 | 405 | 3003 | 5882 |
| Green M: 64.9/103 W: 69.9/123 | 416 | 265 | 350 | 324 | 128 | 267 | 337 | 117 | 427 | 2631 | 259 | 430 | 351 | 141 | 250 | 440 | 337 | 144 | 373 | 2725 | 5356 |
| Red M: 62.2/97 W: 67.1/117 | 351 | 241 | 313 | 289 | 112 | 235 | 328 | 98 | 407 | 2374 | 236 | 406 | 339 | 124 | 229 | 401 | 325 | 127 | 322 | 2509 | 4883 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 |
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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 and pace
Challenging at times - green crew has it in good sahpe. Lots of casual water, normal for the area.
No Marshals
As I made the turn at 9, two twosomes cut in front of me beginning their round. I was following a single and as soon as I finished 9, headed for 10.
No marshal in sight. I advised clubhouse and left after 9 holes.
Needs a little work.
For the what we paid, it was a great deal. Course needs work to get some of the fairways in better shape. The greens were in good shape, so we were satisfied overall.
Little windy,water hazards dry
Overall good value played for $20. No starter or beverage cart. 18 0f 27 holes open. No marshal very slow play 4.5 hours for 18
Some areas still need work
I had an enjoyable round. I played 9 holes. I was disappointed that the fairway on #9 is still in bad shape. But, overall , a good round.
Coming Back
The staff has done a great job of bringing back the course from the floods. For the first time in a long time, both blue and white courses were open and could be played as designed. Red is still in progress, but coming along.
Course had been flooded and unplayable except the blue 9.
Weather was perfect but the course was not. Been flooded badly and still the damages were being repaired but they seemed to take their time doing it with only a handful of people actually working on the repairs. Even before the flood the red course didn’t have a good condition with a couple of holes not playable. Had to jump from the red course to the white course, This was the third time we played there and never finished. This time we were forced to quit after playing 11 holes. Even with the GolfNow discount, it was not worth. Sorry but we will stay away from this course the remainder of the year.
Great course
After all of the flooding and other unfortunate events with Mother Nature, this course is committed to repair the damaged areas and bring the course up to snuff.
Course damaged but recovering
Showed up and advised they had damage from a flooded river. They made 18 holes out of the 3 9 hole courses. Considering the damage the course was in decent shape. The only problem was the last 4 holes not marked well and had to drive around to find which ones to play. Course should get better as the season progresses.
Under New managment
This is not the course you would want to go to. It's torn up. The old man in the club house did not know anything tried to make me pay 2 times and I booked on golf now. Then practicing chips and putting. Some lady disrespected me because I have tattoos. Mind you I was dressed to golf kaki pants and a button up shirt. Well dressed. And she just profiled me. I have never been disrespected so bad ever in my life. I will not go to this course again. I do not recommend this course for anyone.
Had Fun
Fun Course..
Got pretty tore up by storms the last year but they’ve turned it into a fun 18 Hole Par 70..
Nice little bar inside too, staff is very friendly!