Toiyabe Golf Club
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toiyabe M: 74.3/138 | 577 | 159 | 498 | 551 | 367 | 203 | 409 | 177 | 606 | 3547 | 538 | 357 | 217 | 420 | 448 | 553 | 417 | 190 | 479 | 3619 | 7166 |
| Nevada M: 72.1/133 | 563 | 155 | 458 | 508 | 352 | 178 | 385 | 158 | 581 | 3338 | 523 | 344 | 198 | 386 | 410 | 535 | 377 | 174 | 447 | 3394 | 6732 |
| Humboldt M: 71.0/130 | 542 | 155 | 424 | 508 | 328 | 176 | 339 | 131 | 581 | 3184 | 471 | 344 | 198 | 386 | 380 | 535 | 345 | 174 | 414 | 3247 | 6431 |
| Forest M: 69.1/126 W: 74.9/146 | 542 | 139 | 424 | 493 | 328 | 160 | 339 | 131 | 552 | 3108 | 471 | 325 | 155 | 328 | 380 | 489 | 345 | 150 | 414 | 3057 | 6165 |
| Sierra M: 65.9/119 W: 71.5/139 | 494 | 113 | 342 | 482 | 303 | 133 | 280 | 118 | 470 | 2735 | 417 | 306 | 151 | 299 | 327 | 454 | 321 | 137 | 375 | 2787 | 5522 |
| Washoe W: 68.7/126 | 449 | 113 | 287 | 421 | 279 | 133 | 228 | 118 | 450 | 2478 | 367 | 260 | 151 | 260 | 279 | 418 | 282 | 137 | 342 | 2496 | 4974 |
| Tahoe W: 67.7/120 | 449 | 92 | 287 | 421 | 279 | 89 | 228 | 95 | 450 | 2390 | 267 | 260 | 121 | 260 | 279 | 418 | 282 | 92 | 342 | 2321 | 4711 |
| 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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Reviewer Photos
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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
Amazing course
Always a treat to play this course. Definitely a hidden gem. The locals know the course well so reserve early. The only issue is it gets windy often.
weather changed
I made Tee time week prior to going the weather was suppose to be 68 and sunny. A front came in making it a high of 58 and overcast. The course wouldn't let anyone out until 12 so we got started 15 minutes late. There were so few people on the course game pace was fine.We had a cover and a heater so it wasn't that bad, but had I not a pre-paid tee time I wouldn't have went. As for the course it's in good shape and I play it often, I like it.
Delay and lack of golf cart
1 hour delay with my tee time. When it was my turn they did not have enough carts so half of my group left early and I waited another 10 minutes for a cart to arrive. I finally received my cart and went to tee box. When I arrived my group was still on the 1st hole waiting for the group ahead to finish putting.
This continued through out the round. We eventually ran out of day light when we arrived at 14 hole and finish the round early.
Nice course, great views
Ground was a bit wet and greens were ultra-fast.
Gorgeous views though and drinks cart shows up frequently.
Fabulous
What a phenomenal course. Great shape. Really enjoyed it
One of the best!
I palyed several courses In Reno area and this is a gem:
well-maintained and clean surropunding, rolling hills with water hazards, nice back drop of mountains, not-too-fast/slow greens.
Only regret is, should have found this place long ago!
Good shape
It was a little cold for the time of year. The course was in good shape,, game pace was good, company was excellent. Had a wonderful day.
It was very good
Customer service was great
Pace of play the back 9 was very slow at first, there was a 4some with two kids, the kids should get more lessons before they hit the course
Conditions were very good
We had a good time, we'll be back soon!
Five hours of play due to overbooking.
I think the course is enjoyable, albeit overbooking. At the par 3 holes, there were 2-4 groups waiting. It’s horrendous experience. There were some unruly players who constantly hit the balls into us, risking hitting us. Wide greens had some geese and duck dung and bunkers were half- filled with water. Fairways were not maintained. There were no yardage markers. Restrooms were clean and had good supplies with good running water. I felt sad that I couldn’t enjoy the game this time, after driving up here 185 miles and staying three nights in a hotel because we had very good 2 experience in the past. We will not come back until we hear that the course conditions are improved but it is still one of the best courses in Reno area. Thanks.
