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754 Reviews (754)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
86.7%
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684 out of 754 reviews
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3.9
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
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4.7
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4.0
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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4.8
87.2%
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68 out of 78 reviews
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Course Highlights
This desert mountain course delivers a genuinely challenging layout with hidden water, blind shots, and dramatic elevation changes that reward repeat visits. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value through GolfNow make the experience consistently worthwhile.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6914 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.5

Located justhalf-hour drive from both Lake Tahoe and Reno, Sunridge Golf Club features monster holes and mammoth lakes. The 669-yards par 5 11th - the longest hole in the scenic High Sierras region and then some - draws your attention as soon as you look at the scorecard. But the 26 acres of water on the golf course will probably provide more challenge and thrills.

There's also a hole with a 300-foot drop from the tee to the fairway (No. 14), a tiny par 3 19th bet-decider hole and a ton of driveable par 4s that almost beg for you to go for it. As a bonus, Sunridge Golf Club's green fees wow many vacationers used to Tahoe pricing.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Blue grass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Wellman (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire is required.

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4.0
754 Reviews (754)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Watching the Game 9
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 64
Elevation Changes 63
Forced Carries 31
This course/club is great for:
Locals 46
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 43
Advanced Golfers 38
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 38
Worth the Drive 37
In the 'Burbs 18

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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has great features.

Challenging course. In pretty good shape for the time of year. Except #14 was closed and we were not informed of this. Also was cart path only and that made it more difficult with the altitude for us Florida players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Improving conditions

First time in a year to play the course. 14th hole closed due to a recent flooding/mudslide. However, a 19th hole par 3 exists right after 18. Course plays to a par 71 instead of 72. Fairways and greens in great condition compared to the past few years. Beware of cart path only rules, call in advance. Well worth a visit at golf now deal rates. Course needs to place red stakes around water hazards next to fairways, to help frame shots. Bunkers and tee boxes in good condition. Driving range and putting green in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Just ok

Course is in really rough condition. I went into it expecting some issues because I know a lot of course maintenance is done in the off season. This course was beyond torn up. Not every hole, but enough to be noticeable to my buddy who had never played there. Also, their signature hole (#14) was completely closed. If you go in the afternoon, be prepared to get a cart that dies on the 13th hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course. Staff not so much.

Course was in good condition for the winter. Both carts in our group could not make the round. Staff seemed to resent the fact that we had booked on golfnow. Even though there was not another person on the course made us wait for our exact tee time. Charged us extra cart fee because we only had a three some and was told the golf now rate was only for double riders. The cart fee was more than the round. Certainly did not make us feel wanted or like coming back. But will go back for the course. Cant wait to play it in the spring when it gets green. Im a single digit handicap. I found the course challenging but fair.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun and challenging

I played 18 holes with my wife. The weather was good in the beginning, but a little strong wind later. The course condition was very good. We enjoyed the rounding. As a beginner my wife had finished her first time of full 18 courses. I enjoyed the rounding very much. If I were near the area I should come back to play, but I am away about 4 or 5 hours driving from there.
I recommend this course to those who want to enjoy golfing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good views of Carson valley

Fun course to play. Beginners might have to go swimming for a few balls tho

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sunridge 11/7/42014

This was the first time playing. Navigation around the course is easy as everything is well marked. Distance from green to next tee, and steepness of hillsides make this a riding only course.
Greens were in good shape, but some fairways were a little patchy. Greens were generally very large, making them easier to hit, but leaving very lengthy putts. Many were multi-level greens.
Lots of water-which shouldn't have been in play if I could hit the ball straight.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sad times

I first played this course about twelve years ago, after it first opened. After the downturn, the course fell on hard times, losing membership and enthusiasm from old staff. Recently, new ownership has made efforts to recover areas of the course lost to environmental issues and agronomy that perhaps was overly enthusiastic in the original planing and course layout. One thing that was really a score killer was poorly marked water hazards. The hazards are in the low lying river bottom, and were originally marked with red stakes, which let players see the edges of the problems, but over time these have been lost or misplaced, leading to disappointment when one realizes a good shot is now swimming and unplayable. However, I am hopeful that efforts by new management will pay dividends in the near future, restoring a gem of a course that is In search of its mojo

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Will get better!

Tees, fairways, and greens in good shape. Pin placements were quite challenging, especially for the mid to high handicapper.
The 14th hole was destroyed by a flash flood and has yet to be rebuilt. A "19th" hole at the end makes up for it.
Summary: Take lots of balls. This is pretty much a straight hitter's course, with a bit of target golf thrown in. Might as well tee up another one after errant shots!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not a cookie cutter course

The weather was around mid 80's an sunny. When you see a big coyotte from the first tee you know you are going to have a good day. Greens had been punched at least 2 weeks prior. The course was in good shape mostly. Some of the course was still dealing with an early season that had damaged some spots on the back 9. This place is well worth the adventure!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great golf

the weather could not be better. there was only a very few people playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hit straight

Narrow fairways, lots of water, need to carry ball over brush, some very nice high elevation tee boxes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 178
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Narrow fairways and water

Course is laid out with very few holes beside each other so accurate shots are needed on lots of the holes. Very good use of slopes on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Course with Dramatic Elevation Changes

I was pleasantly surprised while playing Sunridge. For a Western course there were several water hazards. More than I am used to seeing playing in Nevada and Utah. The Pro Shop provides a complimentary course guide which was invaluable with no local course knowledge. Even with Swing by Swing course app on my phone the course guide proved a great asset. The course was in reasonable shape even w/the #14th Hole closed due to mud slide damage on a dramatically elevated hole. There were plenty of other holes that changed elevation that it wasn't a disappointment. It was explained in the Pro Shop that this hole was closed and that an extra hole was available to make up for the closure of #14. This is a course you will definitely play better the second time around. All in all, for the Golf Now rate, this course is well worth exploring.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sunridge

Course was in good condition, except for sand traps, they are terrible, hole 14 was under construction could not play it, extremely difficult to play with elevation changes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

sneaky tough

There is a reason the slope rating is so high. A good amount of target golf here with some greens extremely well protected by water/bunkers/hazard areas. Fairways not perfect but overall good. Greens fair speed. Dramatic elevation changes. One hole (14) was taken out of play by mudslide and another damaged by the same but they did have a 19th hole on the course so still played 18. Very friendly staff and gave me and buddy replay for $20!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Unique and Fun

We knew going in that this course would not be anything like what we usually play. We had a blast. Only disappointment was not being able to play hole #14, would've liked to experience that, but Mother Nature had her way before we got there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Staff is friendly

We had great weather! Friendly staff.

The one bummer was I went onto golf now to purchase for 3 people and only selected 1 person, it would not allow me to amend it.....i wound up having to order a 2nd deal so I was charged 2 service charges. Not the courses fault, but definitely not easy to fix thru golf.now.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Too Difficult

The course was in good shape and a good value for the money. The only drawback was the difficulty of the front nine. All three golfers in the group are around a 20 handicap and over 65 years of age. Hence we are not as long as we used to be or, sadly not as accurate either. The tightness of the front nine holes was just too much for us.

On the other hand, the back nine, with it's tremendous elevation changes seemed to play much easier.

Overall, through no fault of the course or the staff, it was just too demanding for our skill level.

I would recommend the course to 15 and under handicappers. Higher handicappers will struggle.

The staff were all very friendly and helpful which made a tough day on the course more bearable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fun course

Course is hard for average golfers. In great shape and a lot of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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