Toiyabe GC
A view from a tee at Toiyabe Golf Club.
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4.4
658 Reviews (658)
5 Stars
399
4 Stars
206
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
92.6%
Recommend this course
624 out of 658 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.5%
Recommend this course
69 out of 73 reviews
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4.4
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.5%
Recommend this course
95 out of 105 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7166 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 4/15 - 10/14

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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 Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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4.4
658 Reviews (658)

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Public Course Around

Love this course! It’s always in great condition, greens were speedy today but still a amazing day out!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Scenic challenging excellent condition fast greens no two holes the same. Bring your game.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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