Toiyabe Golf Club
 
        About
Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Toiyabe Golf Club (formerly known as Thunder Canyon Country Club and Lightning "W" Ranch Golf Course.) has a picturesque landscape of shimmering lakes, meandering streams, and towering pines. This course has a traditional layout that features contoured fairways and fast, generous greens. There are nearly 50 bunkers strategically placed throughout and water comes into play on 14 holes. Elevated tees provide spectacular views of Mt. Rose and Slide Mountain. The golf course is challenging but still player-friendly with seven sets of tees. In addition to the course, Toiyabe Golf Club also offers practice facilities that include chipping and sand practice areas along with an expansive putting green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toiyabe | 72 | 7166 yards | 74.3 | 138 | 
| Nevada | 72 | 6731 yards | 72.1 | 133 | 
| Washoe | 72 | 6431 yards | 71.0 | 130 | 
| Forest | 72 | 6165 yards | 69.1 | 126 | 
| Sierra (W) | 72 | 5522 yards | 71.5 | 139 | 
| Combo (W) | 72 | 4974 yards | 68.7 | 126 | 
| Tahoe (W) | 72 | 4811 yards | 67.7 | 120 | 
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.1/135 | 577 | 159 | 498 | 551 | 367 | 203 | 409 | 177 | 606 | 3547 | 538 | 357 | 217 | 420 | 448 | 553 | 417 | 190 | 479 | 3619 | 7166 | 
| Blue M: 72.0/132 | 563 | 155 | 458 | 508 | 352 | 176 | 386 | 158 | 581 | 3337 | 523 | 344 | 198 | 386 | 410 | 535 | 377 | 174 | 447 | 3394 | 6731 | 
| Blue/White M: 70.0/128 | 542 | 155 | 424 | 508 | 328 | 176 | 339 | 131 | 581 | 3184 | 471 | 344 | 198 | 386 | 380 | 535 | 345 | 174 | 414 | 3247 | 6431 | 
| White M: 68.7/123 W: 75.9/143 | 542 | 139 | 424 | 493 | 328 | 160 | 339 | 131 | 552 | 3108 | 471 | 325 | 155 | 328 | 380 | 489 | 345 | 150 | 414 | 3057 | 6165 | 
| White/Silver M: 66.0/120 W: 72.6/136 | 449 | 139 | 287 | 421 | 328 | 133 | 339 | 131 | 552 | 2779 | 471 | 260 | 155 | 328 | 279 | 489 | 282 | 150 | 342 | 2756 | 5535 | 
| Silver M: 63.8/117 W: 69.3/129 | 449 | 113 | 287 | 421 | 279 | 133 | 228 | 118 | 450 | 2478 | 367 | 260 | 151 | 260 | 279 | 418 | 282 | 137 | 342 | 2496 | 4974 | 
| Silver Short W: 68.1/126 | 449 | 92 | 287 | 421 | 279 | 89 | 228 | 95 | 450 | 2390 | 367 | 260 | 121 | 250 | 279 | 418 | 282 | 92 | 342 | 2411 | 4801 | 
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 | 
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 
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             Photo submitted by u209208493 on 07/04/2025
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             Photo submitted by u314161648559 on 06/15/2025
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             Photo submitted by uMo74xxCJmioPfGHc28t on 06/12/2025
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             Photo submitted by x3pzVqzozYxWLyL7cMa7 on 08/30/2024
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             Hole 17 Photo submitted by u315305428 on 07/18/2024
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             Photo submitted by drew1992 on 07/07/2023
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             Photo submitted by drew1992 on 07/07/2023
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             Photo submitted by Mort1969 on 06/19/2023
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             Photo submitted by Mort1969 on 10/17/2022
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             Photo submitted by u927741712 on 07/30/2022
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             Photo submitted by u131696166 on 07/16/2022
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             #8 par 3 Photo submitted by Mort1969 on 02/21/2022
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             Photo submitted by William6279439 on 02/13/2022
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             Photo submitted by Michaelyohn on 10/09/2021
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             Photo submitted by u000003122247 on 03/29/2021
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             Great views! Photo submitted by Wcrew97 on 10/22/2020
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             Photo submitted by DrDavid2 on 09/09/2020
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             Photo submitted by keithbarner on 05/27/2020
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             Photo submitted by keithbarner on 05/27/2020
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             Photo submitted by keithbarner on 05/27/2020
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             Photo submitted by keithbarner on 05/27/2020
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             Photo submitted by keithbarner on 05/27/2020
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             Photo submitted by keithbarner on 05/27/2020
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             Beautiful range view Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 05/31/2017
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             View from the 1st green Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 05/31/2017
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             View from the 2nd tee Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 05/31/2017
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             View from the 2nd green Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 05/31/2017
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             View from the 4th tee box, only 170 to clear the water Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 05/31/2017
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             From the 5th tee box (note lots of water for a high-desert course) Photo submitted by Cops1998 on 05/31/2017
This course has a horrible pace of play
I recently played at Toyabe Golf Course and had a very disappointing experience. When we checked in for our 10:21 tee time, the starter told us they didn’t have the tee times for a tournament that was going off in front of us. Because of that, the course was extremely backed up. Every tee box we came to had two or three groups waiting. By the time we got to hole 9, there were four groups stacked up on the tee.
I had planned carefully because I work at 4:00 and figured a morning round would give me plenty of time. Instead, I had to leave at 3:30 after only completing 14 holes. That’s nearly 5 hours for less than a full round.
We brought this up to the manager at the clubhouse, but he was dismissive and unfriendly. We asked about compensation, especially since we were excited to play here, but he only gave us his email. I followed up with an email and never received a response.
Overall, this was a horrible experience with both the pace of play and the customer service. Unfortunately, it left us not wanting to come back.
Unusually calm day
The course is known for having consistent winds so it was unusual to have a calm day. Place of play was a little slow but not having more than two groups on a hole was good. Nice to have greens running a little faster than usual. Didn’t spend alot of time in the traps but the few I visited were playable and not concrete. Overall I think they are keeping the course up and not letting problem areas get worse. Still miss the free ice and water offered in the past. Always those little extras that as to an impression about a course
Worst pace of play ever
Amazing course layout with exceptional scenery. However…the longest 9 holes I have ever played in 30 years. Front 9 took just under 3 hours. 5+ minute wait on every shot. 3 sometimes 4 groups on every hole. No Marshall!! We quit after 9 holes since we didn’t have time for a 5+ hour round. We addressed our concerns at the clubhouse and was given no apology. All they said is “I understand”. Truly sad because the scenery and course was outstanding. Doesn’t seem to matter to them since the course will get ridiculous amount of play anyway. Side note..make sure you return your cart to the correct area or the cart attendant will have a few words for you…even though the sign isn’t visible and the guy said everyone misses it.
Slow play
I Love this golf course but can’t complete a round and have quit after nine several times due to slow play. No marshalling. 2 hours 40 minutes front nine and I was out..
Everything else about the course I like.
Best Public Course Around
Love this course! It’s always in great condition, greens were speedy today but still a amazing day out!
Spectacular mountain scenery
Great views on every hole! Good signage for a newbie to get around. Challenging but fair layout.
Can’t wait to come back.
Great Course
Scenic challenging excellent condition fast greens no two holes the same. Bring your game.
played with first timer
Hadn't played Toiyabe in a long time. Didn't have time for practice putting, what a surprise on the first green. The greens were lightning fast, good luck on any down hill putts. Was very surprised at how many wet places there were on the course, after all we are in the desert. We just about had the course to our selves, which is always nice. Nice day despite the heat.
Great course, worth the trip
Played from the tips which was a good challenge, lots of interesting holes and beautiful backdrops. Overall course was in very good shape. Snagged a hot deal which made the green fee a steal
Nice track
The coarse was in good shape. There was not a Marshall on the coarse to check on pace of play. Would play again but with an earlier tee time to try for a faster round and not on a weekend. Started at 12:30 on a Sunday so it was packed and very slow. Took 5 1/2 hours to play.
Gorgeous course
I love this course from the mountains to the trees to beautiful homes and master plan. Want to buy a house here. Love it.
 
  
                 
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
                
                
                
               