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3.4
470 Reviews (470)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
200
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
74.0%
Recommend this course
372 out of 470 reviews
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3.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 18 reviews
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3.5
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
Empire Ranch offers strong value for money, with notably friendly staff making every round feel welcoming. Pace of play consistently impresses, with morning rounds often finishing well under four hours.

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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Reviews

3.4
470 Reviews (470)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Brunch 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 17
Bunkers 10
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Seniors 19
Playing Multiple Courses 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 10

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Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

As a low intermediate player, I am enjoying Empire Ranch. It is quite lovely and in decent shape. Good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok for the price

Greens are overall pretty nice as are some fairways and most of the rough. Some fairways are almost unplayable in many areas so to make it more enjoyable we moved our tee shots to the closest grass area for the approach shot.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course!!! Super friendly staff, wider fairways, easy getting in. Highly recommend!!!

Five stars! A great course with an amazing value!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A surprise

I had heard negative things about this course but found it to be in decent shape and the price was excellent. It is well-marked and the fairways are in pretty good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good greens

Although a lot of the fairways are being reseeded and marsh like conditions in the fairways persist, the greens are in great shape. Worth a day out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of Potential

Lot of water damage from flooding, could be a gem, but needs some TLC

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under Const

Lot of roped off fairways, dried up water crossing fairways and muddy conditions. Pretty rough shape. Some holes were great, most were marginal and a few were poor.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They are doing a lot of work but it needs so much work,it will take months!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Goat track

Beat to crud. Half of the course was under repair, same as two years ago when I played here last. Great fairway shots would stop in the loose dirt that the fairways were composed of.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

The course was in the worst shape I have ever seen it in. The fairways were basically nonexistent. Not entirely sure you can call this a golf course in the state it is in.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

It’s definitely in winter shape, but oh well this is a great course and really fun to play. I’ll play it again and again.

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