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3.9
482 Reviews (482)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
74.0%
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415 out of 482 reviews
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3.8
14 Reviews (14)
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3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
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3.9
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3.7
25 Reviews (25)
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Conditions
3.6
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Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
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4.0
68.0%
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17 out of 25 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout impresses with abundant water hazards and wetlands that create a fun and scenic challenge. Friendly staff consistently earn high marks from golfers visiting this Reno-area course.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7140 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.6

The Lakes Course at the Resort at Red Hawk is a Robert Trent Jones masterpiece that has helped vault Reno and the High Sierra into the upper echelon of West Coast golf destinations. Named the best daily fee golf experience by readers of the <em>Reno-Gazette Journal</em>, the Hills Course is a challenge not to be missed.

Playing to more than 7,100 yards from the tips, the Lakes Course is a haven for big hitters who love dangerous risk-reward opportunities, as well as for players who thrive on accuracy in their golf game. More than 100 bunkers challenge golfers, as do a plethora of trees and water hazards that both add to the aesthetics of the course, and the difficulty.

Along with its sister, the Hills Course, the Lakes Course has helped the Resort at Red Hawk become synonymous with stellar golf action and excellent service.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 5/6 - 10/15
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.9
482 Reviews (482)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Dinner 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 22
Bunkers 20
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
A Weekend Splurge 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 10
In the 'Burbs 9

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Reviews 2
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4.0
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Red Hawk Lakes Ciurse

The course was in good shape, given the poor weather we have had recently. The greens rolled true and at a good speed.

Restaurant was excellent, with a friendly staff member who greeted us quickly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

This course was in great shape

It was March in Reno, so the weather was cold and windy, but the course was in great shape. The older man working in the morning was not overly friendly, but when I returned to the clubhouse in the afternoon the gentleman working was more than helpful and courteous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

shared course

lovely and somewhat challenging course. last time we played it was great, this time there were some obstacles, dogs running loose, children playing in the sand, and, lots of dog droppings on the greens! When did this lovely course turn into a public park? will try again this spring, hoping more attention can be given to making this lovely course all that it can be!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hills and fun

While it can get chilly playing golf in Reno, NV. In March, it can be fun too. I was fortunate enough to get paired up with a threesome of buddies. Besides enjoying some terrific views of the snow capped mountains, I laughed at a lot of funny commentary too. The Hills Course is like the name implies, up and down with plenty of elevation changes. Not a walking course.

The staff were friendly and helpful. The ProShop staff helped with course explanation and described some of the hole locations. The starter was friendly and accommodating. I brought my own “stuff” so I didn’t need the cart bar, but it looked well stocked.

I enjoyed the trip and am looking forward to the next time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Early season

Greens are a little bumpy....

.....cart path only right now is a pain

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Overpriced and the most annoying golf carts anywhere

I've played here many times and here are my issues: GPS carts that will not let you near the green or your ball unless you're in the fairway, they won't let you in the parking lot.... super annoying. The greens have some really strange tilts and subtle angles, putting here is difficult. The fairways need water, for a course that's surrounded by "lakes" the grass is brown, our local muni has nicer grass. Sand, sand, sand I hit more bunkers here than any course anywhere. Way to many bunkers. Finally the pricing. This is a $50 course tops, there are scads of $35 &$45 courses in northern California that are way nicer.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

GREAT Time

One of the best places that I've played. Course was GREAT, only problem was my ball didn't go where I wanted too all the time but that was my problem. Layout was great, enjoyable and fun to play. Bunkers were in good condition and I got out of tem every time better than my Key West Fl course. I hope I get to play this course again before having to return to Florida. Tee boxes were like walking on a sponge and all of them were clean. Greens were in great shape, Fairways were also in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall

I am handicapped and the carts do not accommodate people with foot issues. The course fairways were terrible. They were basically dirt!! Then to make matters worse they overbooked and the staff did not manage the players! We had to wait 20 minutes on each hole!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid Course

Red Hawk treated my brother and me very well. Pro Shop guys were nice, starter was very friendly, cart girl was great, and the course conditions were solid. Driving range has mats. Most holes on the Lakes course are pretty forgiving. Wide fairways with plenty of room. However, if you miss the fairways you're in trouble. The course won't wear you out, but you still have to make good shots to score well. I'd definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course!

Except for a rather odd encounter with the bag boy who was new I guess, it was a great experience. Got a little tired of the golf cart barking at me all the time. The GPS didn't like me being in the rough all the time. Got a little old.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Hills course

Great course. Every tee box felt good to the eye with a driver in hand which is nice. The only course I've played in Reno area where the greens bite on any type of shot. They're really soft! Greens also putted really smoothly. Having short par 3's even on black tees is really nice (one long par 3 was good too). Some challenging rough in spots although you really need to miss to get into it. My GPS wasn't working to start round and Marshall drove in and got me a new cart. I played solo on a Monday and finished in roughly 3 1/2 hours. Great layout and views. I highly recommend to play here mid week. It was a blast and a steal for the hot deal at $37!! My new favorite course in Reno.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hills Course

Super Course great shape! Second Restroom was a disaster toilet over flowing!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

My sister and I played this course twice (the Lakes and the Hills). Both courses were in excellent shape and we had a terrific time. The course restaurant is also very good (ate there twice as well). Everyone is very amenable and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not very good service. Slow play.

Decided to try a course in the Reno area as I travel there several times a year. It is obvious from the attitude of the employees that the course is primarily for members. We teed off on time however by the second hole we were waiting on every shot. An employee came up and told us they had a tournament an he was going to try to speed them up to keep the round under 5 hours. Just barely made that. The beverage cart showed up as we were coming up the 9th fairway. Told her we would stop at the turn. Stopped at the snack bar and no one was there. After about 5 minutes a woman told us she would be right there. She then proceeds to serve drinks at the bar and chat with the customers while we waited. After another 5 minutes we left. The beverage cart then showed up as we were going up the 18th fairway. Not an enjoyable round. Next trip we will try another course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Up to the challenge

Lots of water and bunkers. Fun, challenging course. Carts have GPS.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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