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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
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3.9
74.0%
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415 out of 482 reviews
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3.9
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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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bring your own water

Played this course on a Saturday afternoon 1:00 T-time, sunny 90 degrees. Arrived with great expectations after reading the reviews, once the pro shop had my money it all went downhill from there. Signs posted all over the place "No outside food or beverage" which is normal, I am ok with that, signs posted saying beverage cart is on the course, perfect. Had a hard time figuring out where to park the cart for the driving range until the all in one, starter, range attendant, groundskeeper, janitor told me to just park it anywhere. Round started great good course if you hit it straight, over 100 bunkers on the course, greens in good shape just not consistent through 18. Ran into a foursome on the second hole that took forever until the turn where we played through, NO MARSHALL anywhere around. Was a 90 degree day, no water for drinking anywhere on the course, and low and behold NO beverage cart anywhere also. Overall good little course with tons of sand but it had that country club appeal but delivered the community course feeling. Too many good courses around area to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful course

Great course with a challenging layout that can be mitigated by using easierT boxes. Sand needs some maintenance, but fairways and greens were near perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

the lakes

Played the lakes for the first time this year on 7/8/16 on a beautiful day. The greens were in awsome shape and rather quick which I like. I only found 2 bunkers out of over 100, and the sand was the best I have seen it, so getting out of the sand was fun. The fairways are very wide here so one is almost always hitting their second shout from the fairway, nice. Really enjoyed playing by my self in less that 3 1/2 hrs. Really looking forward to playing here again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun to play

Played on a beautiful, breezy spring day. The greens still had some aerification signs but we're still okay to putt. Tees and fairways in excellent condition. Our 3 players played different tees but the challenge was fair for lower and higher handicappers. The landing areas are very generous for a course with the slope rating it has but plenty of bunkering makes you think your way around. The staff was very personable and helpful too. I will definitely go back my next visit to the Reno-sparks area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Carts kept dying

Two carts died on the back nine. Took forever to get a new one.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Great condition, both fairways and greens

Wind from 25 to 40 miles per hour, I hit 120 yard club over green at 175 yards, and normal Driver was 70 yards short into the wind. However; no one else on the course enabled me to play 18 holes in 2 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sunday at the Lakes course.

Started on time. Course in great condition compared w last years when economy down. Good pace of play 4h 20 min. Greens tough but reasonably true even though punched and sanded 1 week before. I would play again if they kept the price reasonable. (or a discount for walkers)

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

Golf now for Herv.

Excellent course to play at and GolfNow makes it affordable for someone like me to enjoy. Thanks for the opportunity!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Saved about $15 by booking through Golfnow.com. Played with some local guys that knew the courses well. There are two courses and I played the Lakes. I was told this one was a little harder than the Hills.course. Great day of golfing with some very friendly locals. I would recommend this course if your playing in the Reno/Sparks area. I did purchase a bucket of balls and when I got to the range it was closed so double check with them to verify the range being open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Switched Courses

I played the first 5 holes of the Lakes course without encountering any other golfers. On the 6th hole there was a foursome on the green and the beverage cart was coming my way so I asked the gal if there was another group on 7. She said it was really backed up, and a high school girls tournament was getting ready for a shotgun start. I thought I was going to have a miserably long round. She then said the Hills course was virtually deserted, so I drove over there and started on the 6th tee, and breezed my way through a less than 3 hour round! Why didn't the golf shop guy tell me about how crowded the Lakes course was, and suggest I play the Hills course? Poor customer service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

first off

Great time and excellent pace even as a single. A arrived late and was sent rite out no problem. Once you find first hole the rest was easy to navigate.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 To Play

Very well maintain course. The club is right around the corner from where I live. i haven't played there previously because it is fairly expensive for my retirement budget. Discount rates through GOLFNOW made playing possible. Watch out for the many fairway bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course but bring water

The course was in excellent shape and very pretty. However, if you play in hot weather, as we did, be sure to bring water with you. There is no water on the course and despite assurances, we only saw cart girl once in 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Very Nice Golf Expereince

Despite afternoon wind gust of 20-25 mph, the golf experience here was very positive. The course was in excellent shape, the course somewhat challenging with wind direction and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely play again if I am in the area and would recommend play to anyone interested.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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

Great golf course

The only minor issue were the bunkers. Seemed to be very little sand under the ball.

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

A day at Red HAwk Lakes Course

The Lakes course is one of my favorites. The day was brutally hot at 100 degrees. I was behind a twosome .
The pace was slower then usual due to a tournament, and as the day went on the pace got slower and slower due to the heat. The beverage cart was in circulation and the course marshal stopped by a few times to keep me updated on what was going on up ahead. I passed the waiting time by repairing divots in the tee boxes , and fixing ball marks on the greens. An enjoyable day never the less even with the brutal heat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Very friendly and accommodating staff..
Greens in excellent shape. Very true roll with only minor irregularities.
Not a grip and rip course. Has to be played with thought and planning.
Well worth the fees and should be on every visitors playlist.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Lakes better than Hills...

Great course especially when we have water... Much preferred to their hill course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Course

What a great course. Played the Lakes and really enjoyed it. Discounted afternoon rate started at 2. Gave us more than enough time to finish without being rushed. Will be a favorite Reno stop from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice to a tourist

I was in town just goofing off for a couple of days and some people recommended this course. Great condition, challenging, and nice staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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