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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Reviewer Photos
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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
Toiyabe Review
If you are looking for a good test of golf with above average green complexes (that means fast), then Toiyabe is the course to play.
Enjoyed playing the course. Was in great shape. Was told there was refreshment cart on course so didn’t stock on drinks—-never saw.
Have played there. Number of times and will be back.
One of Reno’s Best
One of my favorite Reno courses to play. Nice driving range. Great condition and nice greens. Back 9 is beautiful in the foothills of the Sierras. View of the back side of Slide Mt. Friendly staff too. I highly recommend it.
First Day of Vacation
The course was very well maintained.There were some soft spots but due to watering and how you must water to keep everything green.
If you wish Golf to be fun you must allow golfers to choose if they wish to play with another couple or a foursome. Then if you are with people you don’t know you don’t know how they assume pace of play the Rules.
It could not have been any slower if we were a twosome and a twosome ahead of us.
The price for afternoon was good.
Gorgeous setting
Very scenic, unforgivable rough on many holes, but a "fair" golf course. Was quite wet/damp when we played, following a rain storm.
First time fun
Course in great shape for this time of year. Greens in great shape and a bundle of hazards if your seeking one.
Stay in the fairway!
Awesome views
This course is set right below mount rose and all its glory. This is an incredible place to be. Also the course is in fantastic shape. One of the best courses in our area.