Dayton Valley GC
A view of a hole at Dayton Valley Golf Club (Divine 9)
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3.7
468 Reviews (468)
5 Stars
188
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
73.2%
Recommend this course
406 out of 468 reviews
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4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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3.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
69.2%
Recommend this course
18 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Arnold Palmer-designed layout consistently earns high marks for its challenging and visually striking design with mountain backdrop views. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round at this storied course.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7218 yards
Slope 131
Rating 74.0

Dayton Valley Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer Signature design that has been a PGA Tour Qualifier course since 1995, making it the longest standing site in the country. The course is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains and stretches across the valley below. The rolling, links-style layout features sculpted fairways and large, undulating greens. You may find yourself faced with a tough lie even after a good shot. It's a challenging test with plenty of water and strategically placed bunkers coming into play throughout. Careful shot placement is especially important on the water holes at Dayton Valley G.C. The most difficult hole on the golf course is the par-4 ninth. It's a lengthy dogleg left with water down along the entire left side of the fairway and short and right of the green. On your approach, hitting left of the green you'll find heavy rough or pot bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1991) Ed Seay (1991)

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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.7
468 Reviews (468)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Watching the Game 13
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 51
Bunkers 40
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Advanced Golfers 28
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 44
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

High winds equaled high scores today

Pace of play was average for a Saturday. We did appreciate the Marshall speaking to the group in front to pick up the pace. Wouldn't have mattered where we played today, the wind with gusts at times of 40MPH is something we can't control. Still enjoyed the day on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/06/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Dayton Valley Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging but fun course

Greens were in good condition, recently top dressed so the speed was fast. Fairways were in good shape. Had a few wet spots. But we saw the crews out making repairs. The only complaint with regard to the course was the bunkers, no sand, some spots firm gravel. The staff was great. Even with the traps not having much sand, I'd still play this course again. Course management or bust on this layout!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/06/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. Your feedback about the sand traps is important to us. We are working to get everything at the course up to par. The current condition is not the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Dayton Valley Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow Play!!!!!!!!

The course was OK. Not a traditional Palmer layout, but nice greens and some interesting holes.

Pace of play, however, was horrible.

There were no marshals on the course.

We were put out as a twosome.

There was a foursome two holes in front of us who were consistently a hole and a half behind.

We left out of frustration.

Fortunately, the greens fees were low, so we didn’t mind not finishing 18.

We will not play there again. Ever.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not impresses

May say Palmer design but not maintained. Rough was extremely thick, and lots of areas under repair. Bunkers were poor with having rocks all over them. Was not expecting the course to be in that rough of condition, along with sounding club/HOA amenities. Pace of play was terribly slow, waiting roughly 15 to 20 min between at each tee box.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/08/2021

Waiting 15 to 20 minutes on each hole would equate to around 300 minutes of "wait time", just under 4 hours. If you figure an additional 3 hours of actual playing time, that would be 7 hours. Did you have a 7 hour round out there or are you really just exaggerating?

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect day

My wife and I had a 7:40 tee time. The fairway and greens were pretty wet from the irrigation on the first few holes. After that it was a beautiful course that was very well maintained. We loved the “moguls” and open fairways that are perfect for our game. Their was plenty of water and sand traps to navigate, but easy enough to avoid unless you really spray a shot. Wish we could get another early tee time to beat the heat before we head back east. Would definitely play here again when back in town.

Bob

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

8/2/2021 Golf Day at Dayton Valley

Another great day at Dayton Valley! Met the new owner who talked about his past as a golf pro and his purchase of Dayton Valley. Good Luck and all the best of success at Dayton Valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Texas golfer

This is one of our regular stops every year. Course is one of the best in Carson Valley. In excellent condition. . We’ll be back again next summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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