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Toiyabe Golf Club

19 Lightning W Ranch Rd, Washoe Valley, Nevada 89704, Washoe County
(775) 884-4597, (775) 882-0882
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A view from a tee at Toiyabe Golf Club. Toiyabe GC
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A view of a fairway at Toiyabe Golf Club Toiyabe GC
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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.

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

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Meeting Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 4/15 - 10/14
Architect(s) Robert Muir Graves (1994) Steve Pate Damian Pascuzzo

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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 718 reviews
92.9%
Recommend
718
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.3
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    3.8
  • Amenities
    4.1
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Course Highlights
Toiyabe's well-designed layout and stunning scenery consistently earn high praise from golfers visiting for the first time and returning regulars alike. Friendly staff and strong overall value make this beautifully crafted course well worth booking.

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Phamtasic4
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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Damico1411209
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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golfeers
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

quick round

For this time of year the greens were in very good condition. spring has just stared so the course showed some winter ware. Tee boxes were in good shape, fairways rolled good. Three of us finished in 4 hrs, I like that. Always enjoy Toiyabe, even though it is a somewhat difficult course. the mountain views are wonderful.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314163935835
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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LLPinson
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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BruceSallan
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Other Than the...

wind, this course is terrific. I was literally blown off the course my first two times playing it and didn't get to the back nine. This time I was almost all alone the entire round and got to play the back nine. It's nestled in trees and is quite lovely. Lots of water on this course and lots of wind. I will definitely play again but only when the wind is tolerable...

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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KLS11
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Byohn
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u819999730
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great winter course conditions

Played this course after recent storms. While there were wet areas and carts weren’t allowed, the course was in great shape and played fair. I enjoyed walking the course, which provided a different perspective than the normal, cart golf.

I’ll be back to enjoy this course again as well as the 19th hole!

Thanks to everyone there for an enjoyable round.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161446160
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
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BruceSallan
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

TOO WINDY!

This was the second time I attempted to play this course. The first time, I was literally blown off the course after a few holes as the wind was incredibly intense.

Yesterday was almost as bad and only half the course was open - which was not apparent when I signed up on T.O. It should have been.

I was the ONLY person on the course. It was so wet the cart would often skid. I give up on Toiiyabe. Like I said, the course should never have been open yesterday!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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zwartrandy53
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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BruceSallan
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

TOO WINDY!

I think this course may be terrific but I hit it on a hurricane wind day, or so it seemed. I tried to gut it out but last just six holes... Eager to try again and hopefully I won't be blown away!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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jdub270
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Frozen ground

Worst thing was frozen puddles in the bunkers. Only 1 temp green so pretty good for this time of year.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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svanacker
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000005152784
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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PBrunson
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000007491597
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Mizuno5584
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Beautiful scenery

The course layout was excellent and challenging. Super undulated, very fast greens. Good value compared with Reno and Carson City courses.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000004944563
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great, until you hit the greens.

The course is great and gorgeous. However, the greens were either fast or slow, not consistent. The pin placements were to difficult. Many on slopes that were impossible to maintain.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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