Toiyabe GC
A view from a tee at Toiyabe Golf Club.
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4.5
662 Reviews (662)
5 Stars
403
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
93.1%
Recommend this course
628 out of 662 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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4.5
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.3%
Recommend this course
83 out of 89 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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4.5
662 Reviews (662)

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Little Oasis

Would have no idea there is such a beautiful course tucked away in the foothills of Lake Tahoe state park. We played an Afternoon round after a junior tourney was played earlier that morning. Only two tee boxes were set up, black and white. We tried to play the blue tee boxes when they were easy finds. Bring some form of yardage finder because there is virtually no visible yardage markers in the fairways. Rough was thick in some places, but well worth the drive! I’ll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A let Down!

I had played the Course about a Month ago and thought it was a good Value for the Money. This time I arrived with my Friends to Find the Course in Poor Condition! Burnt out Fairways and areas near the Greens. I also Left behind my Golf GPS, I was 5 minutes away from the Course and someone had already Stolen the Device! I know its my Fault but I will not Return To Toiyabe...

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful layout, excellent condition of Course

Took my Father, a past PGA professional here to play for Fathers day and we both loved the course. Its a beautiful layout with the front nine being flatter and the back in amongst the hills. Great condition of fairways and greens with sand being the only non-bright spot (Though being at the foot of the Sierras, its hard to keep sand from blowing out of the traps). Would love to play here exclusively and the value through Golf Now at around $50 with cart was excellent. Highly recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course in Reno

I think this will be my go to play course in Reno next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

Unreal ! Golf at its best ! A must play, my friend and I drove from SLT for about an hour to play the course, but it was well worth the drive. Don’t hesitate, if you are in the area you must play this gem, the views are picturesque. Have fun, friendly staff too, you guys rock! Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

nice locale

course was fine but owner wont spend money to put anything playable in sand traps. mud and drie3d mud. for goodness sakes buy some real sand

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course

Great course. Definitely worth a trip. Only thing I would say needs worked on is some of the traps. Just don’t go in them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Superb course plus great value

This course was excellent. The layout was challenging and also allowed for good scores. The fairways and greens were in ver good condition and the scenery was beautiful. The location in the valley makes it windy, however still playable. We paid $90 for two golfers with cart ~ a fantastic value for money. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tremendous Value

This is a pure hidden gem and would have paid 3X-4x for this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful

So much fun and scenery. I played following a tournament and some pin placements were annoying for me..I believe that wont be the norm. Beautiful holes interesting enough to want to return next time in the area. Good lies in the fairway. Be aware of elevation causing shots to go farther.takes awhile to get used to. Good problem i guess.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Booked this course based on the prior positive reviews and glad I did. Although it’s a 45 minute drive down from Lake Tahoe, it was absolutely worth it. The best course I’ve ever played for the price and would have gladly paid 2x-3X more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value really good course but...

Loved the layout. Course was in awesome shape. Tough but fair course. For the course itself and the golf I would give it 5 stars. However.....

The amenities outside of the golf were so-so. Bag drop was not attended. Practice tees were on mats. Cart was not prepped, Which led to my reducing overall rating to 4 stars.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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