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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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
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

Playing it for the first time was challenging. Will definitely come back again next time I am in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course has a good layout

We had a windy day and it felt like we had the golf course to ourselves. They need to work on their watering some dry spots and some really wet areas. I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Good course, terrible management

Got the first tee time at 7am. I was a single and paired with a family who were beginners so we decided it would be best if i just played ahead of them as a single. Had a great front 9, kinda catching the agronomy staff so i laid back and let them do their thing. All good. Finish hole 11 and theres 30 carts driving out to every tee on the back 9. Shotgun start for a senior tournament. There was absolutely no point in trying to continue. This was not disclosed by the proshop staff at all. A course marshal came by and was very nice and said i should see the proshop staff to try to get some resolve, maybe a discount or something. I went to proshop and the gentleman told me i was in the wrong for playing as a single. That i played too fast. Terrible attitude, no help at all and blaming the customer for playing too fast. Unreal. I guarantee the group i was originally with (first group out on the course!) ran into this log jam on the back 9. This place is only interested in maximizing profit, not catering to true golf enthusiasts and the spirit of the game. Its a really fun challenging course with good greens, but sadly run by extremely poor management.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Unfortunately we were only a twosome between 2 foursomes so it was slow but it’s a beautiful course/gorgeous day and worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not too bad

But only worth it on a good deal. There were spots on every hole that was mushy and muddy. Also, one of the few courses I’ve bought a tee time for and had to buy range balls separate. Still very nice and scenic though!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice scenic views

It was a hot day so disappointing that there was no ice in the cooler and I didn’t see an ice machine to self serve. Didn’t see the cart person until the back nine. Again, since it was hot, it would have been better to have service sooner. The bathroom needed some attention/cleaning. No marshall until the last few holes so it was a slow day even with a mid-morning start.

Conditions Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

The golf course is fun with a great layout. I have 2 issues with the course.

1st , you don't have gps on the carts or yardage books in the shop. There are a lot of unseen penalty areas that people can't see or know what the yardage is to them.

2nd, and most importantly. You water the course way to much and at the most wrong times. The course is muddy and standing water is everywhere. The sand traps are not sand traps. The are compacted mud holes that can't be played from.

You address these 2 situations seriously , and you have quite the gem on your hands.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the Best Tracks in the Area

Great course, fair prices. Conditions are good with the only thing to complain about being some soggy areas. Greens are fast and roll true, fairways/tee boxes are in good condition. Clubhouse staff is friendly and the bar makes good drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

Thank you for an excellent day of golf. Toiyabe is a well designed course that is absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late morning t times not recommended

Always a tournament on the course when you play at 10 am or later. Pace of play 5+ hours when this occurs. Love the course without the pace of play issue. Today was unusually windy (30 mph, 50 mph gusts) nearly unplayable but these are personal choices and no fault of the golf course staff. A favorite course!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

WINDY Toiyobe

Greens were fast, smooth, curvy and unpredictable

Very very challenging. Nice layout. Avoid afternoon winds, even the trees have grown up leaning with the wind. Pace of play was ridiculous, but due to 3 earlier events.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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