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3.4
452 Reviews (452)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
194
3 Stars
102
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
36
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
74.4%
Recommend this course
359 out of 452 reviews
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3.4
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.1%
Recommend this course
19 out of 26 reviews
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3.4
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 53 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
452 Reviews (452)
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Reviews 40
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Round

Weather was perfect and course was in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Third time playing this course. It’s a lot of fun especially for beginners that aren’t afraid of losing some balls. Sister in law got her first Eagle on a par 5! Made the outing awesome for sure

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Duplicate golf course name

I have no review of the course as my reservation was for a different course with same name. I did not realize this until I arrived at the clubhouse to check in. I called the course with the wrong reservation and canceled the tee time. They were understanding, but referred me back to Golf Pass for reimbursement. Golf Pass refused the credit and the customer service number would not allow me to talk to live support . At this point someone has been paid for a round not played. Golf Pass should at least credit me for the amount charged to a future round. A response (other than a canned response) from Golf Pass would be appreciated.

Tim Larson

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good Winter Golf!

It's winter right now but the greenskeepers are pretty good at keeping the course in playable condition. There was a frost delay but once everyone got on the course the pace of play was very good. We finished in just over 3 hours. There are several places that need reseeding and they have reseeded some areas and marked them well. Overall a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course in Carson

Terrible staff! the starter (I believe his name was Tom) older gentleman was extremely rude and irritable. Duo got to skip the line cause they “knew the owner” pace of play was thrown off and blamed every other group. Course conditions were terrible in September and greens were filled with duck feces. If you havent tried this course I would say don’t. Hard to even give it 1 star.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Staff was extremely helpful and nice!

First time playing this course and it was a lot of fun. Some patchiness on the fairways, but course website noted they were Re-seeding some areas so it was expected going in. Greens were great and course was a great afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Course conditions

Course is not in good shape. Greens are pretty good, considering. Price was fair for course conditions. If you bump the ball, you can play it. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very rough conditions.

Course has not recovered from flooding 2 years ago. There is a lot of bare areas on the fairways which (looks like they haven't received any attention). Cart paths could use some work. Greens are good though.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great for quick spur of the moment golf.

Nice employees. Fairways very rough with too much 'waste area', even in the fairways. Several bunkers were just dirt. 80% of the greens were in good shape, and surprisingly challenging and subtle. 20% were in less than good shape, but not in bad shape. It is a good bargain. It's the only links type course, with hard and fast fairways that give you extra yards, that I've found in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was a great day with friends and everything was excellent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Love the layout!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens were in very good shape as was the front nine. The back not so much.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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