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