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3.4
461 Reviews (461)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
197
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
36
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
72.1%
Recommend this course
365 out of 461 reviews
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3.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 10 reviews
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3.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
67.4%
Recommend this course
31 out of 46 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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Reviews

3.4
461 Reviews (461)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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