Dayton Valley GC
A view of a hole at Dayton Valley Golf Club (Divine 9)
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3.7
458 Reviews (458)
5 Stars
185
4 Stars
187
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
71.4%
Recommend this course
397 out of 458 reviews
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4.3
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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3.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
69.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 29 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
458 Reviews (458)

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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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Dauyton Valley

Greens were very good. Fairways were average. Bunkers were full of rocks and too many bugs on the back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Spring Break Golf Outing

I had a wonderful time at the Dayton Valley Golf course. The weather was perfect albeit a little windy. Rick was very helpful with rental clubs and allowed my husband (doesn't golf) to chauffeur me on the course. I was allowed to golf alone as the course wasn't busy at 2:00. The course was challenging with lots of water and longer than my home course by far. There were some rough spots but I attribute that to it being early in the season. The only criticism I have is with the speed of play. The first 9 holes went smoothly but I ran into a group of five women on hole 10. They were playing slow and not allowing anyone to play through. That made for a long, frustrating end to the round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

RUDE STAFF

The course was great but the staff/starter was very rude and unfriendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoy the challenge & the views

Need to get rid of geese!
Some work on smoothing out the greens and better sand in the traps - too many rocks in the traps.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great in the Winter

The course is in great shape for January, but out Sunday round took 2 hours 45 minutes to play the front 9. Love this course year round, but the weekend pace of play is not good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super course , great value

Great test of your game , our group had a great time . Highly recommend ...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is always in good condition.

The only negative was out tee time was 12:54 and we're told the carts had to be in by 4:30 or they come out and get them. Typically our 4 some will finish in less than 4 hours ,but knowing we were up against time made our round less enjoyable,and hurried some putts and shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Awesome course on cold and breezy day

Cold and breezy day with high clouds. The course was in great shape. The greens were fast and true. Our foursome played in 3 hours and 20 mins.

I highly recommend this course. Its one of the best in the area and the Duncans have it in great shape, as usual.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Good day on the course

This is a fantastic course. It offers a good challenge for all types of players. Huge greens, but they were fast, nice fairways and strategic sand traps and water hazards.The cost is more than reasonable. Had a great time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Challenging!

The course was in excellent condition - greens, tee boxes, and fairways were all in great shape. From the time we were welcomed in the pro shop to the 18th hole, it was a terrific experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

value & challenging

Great course.. Greens were pretty quick & required measured shot-taking. Fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course

Course is very nice, lost a number of balls I am a beginner golfer, so just having fun. Brought a friend along, was his first time golfing, he enjoyed it a lot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course is difficult but fair

I play several courses in Northern Nevada and this course is the best. The fairways are beautiful and the greens are extremely fast. It is a nice touch using carts that include GPS, ball and club washers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

The course has great surrounding scenery!

I picked a far too windy day to truly evaluate the difficulty of the course. It was also my first time golfing in one year because of shoulder surgery. I did not see any directions as to where the tenth hole was located, so I played the front nine a second time. I found the tenth hole when I was finished. Maybe there should be a sign pointing toward the 10th tee at the clubhouse. I just moved here from IL & the weather is awesome.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

We'll be back!

Great unique and challenging course that requires shot accuracy. Fairways are open, but there are many hazards that need navigating. If your a high handicapper you would be wise to bring extra balls.

Every hole has some variations in fairway and green elevations. The site is immaculate with a great range that includes many targets.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions have improved

I was pleasantly surprised by the improved conditions this visit from my last visit a year ago. Lush fairways and fast greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding Golf Course

Made the trek over from South Lake Tahoe (1 hr.) and it was absolutely worth it - so much so that I went back again later in the week. Absolutely beautiful golf course and VERY well maintained. Bunkers tend to be a little mushy in the early morning after the greens are watered. Very challenging greens with lots of undulations and quick. A great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Dayton

Sand traps are in very poor condition, everything else is excellent about this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful and Challenging

Excellent course to play even for beginners such as myself and my fiance. The course was beautiful and very well kept. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Definitely going back the next time we are in Nevada!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Review of Dayton Valley Course

Have played Dayton Valley many times over the years and have always found it to be in good to very good condition and a very good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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