Dayton Valley GC
A view of a hole at Dayton Valley Golf Club (Divine 9)
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3.8
469 Reviews (469)
5 Stars
189
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
4.2
Amenities
4.1
73.8%
Recommend this course
407 out of 469 reviews
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4.3
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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3.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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

3.8
469 Reviews (469)

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 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 7
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 81
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is nice

We really enjoyed this course with exception of two things. The pace of play is slow. Very slow. They do have Marshalls on the course but it did not seem to help. The other problem is the sand traps. As in very little sand and too much water in them. It was like hitting off concrete (unless the water was there).

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was in excellent condition

Played 18 in 4 hours and really enjoyed the round. We were paired with another couple. We enjoyed it so much that we replayed another 18 for an excellent rate and played that round in 3 1/4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course! Diamond in the rough

Course is in really good shape! Greens were nice, fairways were open. Traps were questionable. All in all a great course for the price I paid. Will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

tough layout

can't see the fairway boundaries from the tees. very windy. too many unnecessary bunkers

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great value

The course was in very good shape. It had very uniform medium speed greens. The sand traps were not very good (mostly dirt). The cart paths could use some wook. I was put with 3 other players, who play there occasionally and I had a great time with all of them. The pro shop, cart and bAR staff were friendly and helpful.

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

dayton

Great course, True greens, somewhat friendly staf. First time we played this course club pro was great next time we played it same thing. The last two times the guy has been à little rude, looked l Ike he hated his job. The course i ta self is beautiful with excellent scenery. Challenging course, that will test your skills. I will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

I love Dayton Valley

The course was in great shape and challenging as ever. The Par 3's are my favorite they play well to all skill levels but still challenge you to choose the right club. I would recommend this course to anyone who really likes golf. There is a lot of water so bring a few extra balls just in case your having an off round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

excellent condition

what a deal...twilight is by far the best deal ....maybe in the country...play the special days as there is one for nearly every day of week...Saturdays...$1 beer and Tacos...what's not to like? great course condition hit it on a perfect day Thunderstorms in the distance variable winds...I have played there in the prevailing wind...plays tough then, but it is designed for it...3 hr round..PERFECT!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

good test of golf

The course was a bit soggy, especially the tee boxes which were spongy, but overall the course was a pleasure to play. Probably not for those that spray the ball otherwise interesting drive choises as well as approach shots. Well worth a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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