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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7359 yards
Slope 133
Rating 74.0

The Genoa Lakes Golf Club's Lakes Course brings water into Lake Tahoe-Reno golf. It's found on 14 of the 18 hole on the Lakes Course and it's not always nice tame water of staid old country clubs either. Sometimes you'll be shooting over near swamps with tall gnarly grasses poking out of them. That's the Lakes Course.

It's one of the more natural settings in an area known for its nature settings. You'll see cows along the border of the course - and birds will come flying up that you probably can't identify.

Lakes Course is a Peter Jacobsen and John Harbottle III design with rolling fairways, some tight shot openings and good views. It's 7,359 yards of golf with the Carson River and wetlands riding shotgun. It's located in Carson Valley, an often forgotten town, that's right inbetween the big gaming spots of Reno and Lake Tahoe. That makes Genoa Lakes Golf Club a pretty easy course to get to from most of the popular areas in the High Sierras.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Golf Season Year round
Architect Peter Jacobsen (1993) John Harbottle III (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts, shorts/proper golf slacks to be worn at all times. No denim/sweat pants.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.8
250 Reviews (250)
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable golf

Great course, fun. Good food but poor service in the bar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun day at the lakes course

Course was in surprisingly good shape for the middle of march. Moderately busy, got around in four hours. Fairways were in good shape, still some brown from the winter. Greens showed the last signs of being plugged but putting surprisingly quick and true. Need to get over to this course more often.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course, Great Value

Played in off season so conditions were not perfect but were good for time of year. Pace of play can be slow depending on level of golfers in front of you. Staff was great and food was very good. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best courses in the area

What a great course an a cool area to visit! Even though it is January, the course was very playable. The fairways were excellent and the greens were very good.
I had a special request for a souvenir and the staff went out of their way to find it for me.
Thank you Genoa Lakes staff an I'll see you again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

nice course but slow and windy

Although the booking said that it included cart and range balls, when we got to the course the range was closed so no warm up.
Pace of play was very slow as they had several tournaments out on the course and we had to start on the back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great course, but tricked out for some reason

The pin placements are bizarre - on top of shelfs, edge of greens, in the middle of ridges, etc...it cheapens a nice course - if you hit a good putt but miss - and then it rolls fifteen feet back to your feet...well, you wanna look for the windmills.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

wonderful experience

We loved this golf course! From the moment we arrived at the bag drop area, we were greeted by friendly and professional staff who did everything to make us feel welcome. The course was challenging, and in great shape. The Supper Club had friendly staff, and was the perfect place to stop for lunch and drinks following our round. We liked it so much, we played it a second time while on our golf vacation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent experience at Genoa Lakes golf course...

We had an wonderful experience from the moment we drove up to the bag drop area at the Genoa lakes course in the Lake Tahoe area. . Attentive staff readily loaded our bags onto the cart, and had us checked in and ready to tee off in no time.

The course was beautifully maintained, and offered challenging holes for players of all levels. The scenery was beautiful. The bar/restaurant was a friendly place to stop and have great food and drinks following your round. Not to mention the views from the restaurant.

Highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great course

only down side more sand needed in a couple of traps

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of our favs!!

We love this course!! Have played it all year round.... Staff is always friendly & helpful-they make a breakfast sand to die for!!! And if u play during the week of ure bday you can play for free!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Good course for the money but the wind

Played the Lakes course, great deal on Golfnow. Course is in good condition and moderately challenging. Beware of wind conditions, in the early afternoon it felt like being in a wind tunnel.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Quite a drive

Great course. Winds were the worst I have ever experienced. Do not ever play mid to late day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

this course is very serene

Beautiful course. Try not to hit homes that are at times close by. Please hit straight.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My experience at Genoa Lakes golf course

I love Genoa Lakes, it's one of my favorites! It's beautiful & kept in great shape! The wild life there is awesome! I always look forward to playing there!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has good features

Everything was smooth from check ln to finish. I wll be there more times with friends in this year. It's wonderful experience. That's golfnow!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course

Other than the punched and sanded greens the course was in excellant condition. The wind was gusting but thats Nevada. Will return again to challenge myself on a Pro quality course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Value

Very friendly staff

Excellent value for off season.

Check your yardages very carefully, as you can hit through some of the fairways.

Takes a couple of rounds to learn the course layout and determine where the trouble lies.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good golf course but.......

This is a good golf course with a nice layout.
The problem is the greens are in POOR shape.
They are bumpy and look like they were punched in the fall but never healed.

If it was not for the 'hot deal' I would have played elsewhere. I hope they get their greens in order before they start charging $95 to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Genoa Lakes

Golf in Feb. you have to allow for things, it's a beautiful course. The sand was bad it rained on Sunday and there was still some standing water in the traps, grass was starting to green up from the rain and the sunshine. We ran into the worst part of playing Genoa wind gust of 40 MPH. Makes for a rough round but still a very enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course! We're coming back!

Awesome we'll recommend the course to all.
Great conditions for Nov!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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