The Hills Course at Red Hawk
About
The Resort at Redhawk is known to golf travelers around the globe and is one of the highlights of the grand golf destination that is the High Sierra. Located in the town of Sparks, next door to Reno, the Hills Course is one of two 18-hole runs at Redhawk and draws raves for its challenging play and incredible scenery.
Designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin, the Hills Course offers players a Scottish links-style layout that has small and dastardly greens, dramatic elevation changes, deep bunkering and immaculate views of one of the most scenic golf destinations in the United States.
While the Hills Course is a must play in the Reno area and will challenge long hitters with a 127 slope rating, Irwin added another touch to the resort. A unique, 18-hole putting green will have players competing, all the while improving their putting game, helping to make Redhawk and the Hills Course a standout in the High Sierra.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 7106 yards | 73.1 | 127 |
| Black | 71 | 6695 yards | 70.8 | 123 |
| Blue | 71 | 6244 yards | 69.0 | 116 |
| White | 71 | 5733 yards | 66.6 | 114 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5733 yards | 71.9 | 133 |
| Combo (W) | 71 | 5561 yards | 69.9 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4980 yards | 67.8 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.7/134 | 610 | 407 | 373 | 402 | 149 | 488 | 156 | 523 | 313 | 3421 | 700 | 242 | 450 | 151 | 397 | 392 | 480 | 437 | 424 | 3673 | 7094 |
| Black M: 70.6/130 | 570 | 389 | 322 | 370 | 142 | 472 | 142 | 505 | 294 | 3206 | 624 | 227 | 420 | 131 | 368 | 372 | 461 | 421 | 412 | 3436 | 6642 |
| Blue M: 69.2/126 | 499 | 355 | 301 | 330 | 136 | 457 | 127 | 477 | 276 | 2958 | 582 | 213 | 385 | 127 | 360 | 349 | 442 | 403 | 411 | 3272 | 6230 |
| Blue/White M: 68.0/124 | 499 | 355 | 301 | 330 | 116 | 424 | 127 | 455 | 276 | 2883 | 545 | 193 | 385 | 127 | 334 | 349 | 422 | 363 | 366 | 3084 | 5967 |
| White M: 66.2/123 W: 72.5/131 | 416 | 318 | 279 | 311 | 116 | 424 | 110 | 455 | 241 | 2670 | 545 | 193 | 354 | 106 | 334 | 329 | 422 | 363 | 366 | 3012 | 5682 |
| White/Green M: 66.0/120 W: 69.8/123 | 390 | 290 | 279 | 311 | 90 | 319 | 91 | 409 | 241 | 2420 | 417 | 146 | 354 | 106 | 299 | 303 | 396 | 363 | 366 | 2750 | 5170 |
| Green M: 63.0/109 W: 68.0/121 | 390 | 290 | 249 | 269 | 90 | 319 | 91 | 409 | 215 | 2322 | 417 | 146 | 313 | 106 | 299 | 303 | 396 | 319 | 336 | 2635 | 4957 |
| Silver M: 58.0/95 W: 59.5/103 | 310 | 212 | 198 | 200 | 90 | 214 | 91 | 310 | 159 | 1784 | 301 | 68 | 221 | 64 | 195 | 220 | 314 | 204 | 200 | 1787 | 3571 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 |
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Beautiful course very well maintained
This was the first time that I actually golfed this course and I was impressed with the friendliness of the staff and of course condition. Very helpful, and of course conditions were immaculate. I will be going back in the future
Terrible pace of play
Got stuck behind a foursome that was both wasted and terrible. The back 9 took roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes to play. There was no Marshall on the course to spend them up. Practically ended up playing with my foursome, a threesome and another foursome because the group in front was so slow!
Very nice course!
I would definitely play this course again. It was challenging but playable and well worth the golf now rate.
Beautiful day
Played as a twosome on a beautiful day weather wise. The hills course was in very nice shape and greens were fast. we just cruises along and finished in 3 hours and 10 minutes, WOW! Great time and lunch was very nice too.
First time playimg
The cost of round is every worth it. The course conditions were perfect. The greens ran true. Customer service was also awesome. Most definitely I'll play this course again. Tell a friend.
Beautiful Hill Course
We played the Hill course. The staff was helpful and friendly at check in. There is a long way between the clubhouse and hole number one. They had a beverage chart on the course, stocked with whatever you might want. The course was very well maintained. The cart paths were excellent. The only downside: we got back in about 7 p.m. and the clubhouse was locked up. Even if we had wanted to go in to buy a shirt or whatever, no one was around. Other than that, we really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun day of golf.
good times.
awesome experience. course was in great shape. greens were rolling well. cups were slightly crowned at the hole for some reason though. pace of play was good as we teed off at 155 on a tuesday afternoon. Temps were around 101 degrees so bring an umbrella for the sun if it gets to you.. great ammenities at the club. good restaurant/bar. order the bbq chicken sandwich.
Resort course
Greens a little slow, otherwise great conditions.
Fun course
Had a great day on the course a little tough but a good time
Great day of golf
Got paired up with an old timer. Great company. The cart girl was awesome. Brought me a sandwich I was to lazy to get at the bar. View is great. Much better than the lakes course.
Hills but not mountains
Great course. Need to allow several minutes to reach the tee box from the pro shop and extra time to find your way. Hill course was very green and not rocky like most mountain courses. Fairways were sometimes narrow but very good overall.
renoruona
I recently played this course with my parents visiting reno from the san jose area..I live in reno nevada..Love the courses here..The hills course much more difficult for lies and putting the lakes tough and fair water and placement key..chris ruona reno nevada
Reno golf
I would think that this one of the better courses here in Reno. We visited from San Diego and looking for a nice course on Golf Now ( for a good rate), found this course in good conditions and challenging enough with the tough pin placement on the greens.
Called Hill course for a reason
The golf course goes up and down over several hundred feet on some holes. The course was in great shape and the greens rolled really well fantastic putting surfaces so it stayed online. Would NOT walk this course its extremely hilly. Easier than the the lakes course. Staff was really nice and pointed us to the first tee and cleaned my clubs after the round which was a nice touch. In my opinion both Red Hawk courses are in the top 3 or 4 in Reno/Sparks would play both courses again. There is water on the course but it was hot and I am glad we brought extra water with us.
Great views of sparks on this course.
Such nice relaxing views and environment will playing on this course.
Course needs some signage and customer service
This course has GPS controlled carts, this is fine if the staff would have explained the workings ofthe cart. By not having control of the cart it can put you in a bad position and leaves you trying to back out of a bad sidehill with no power. The course was beautiful and the level of difficulty was just enough to make it a good challenge. Pace of play was horrible as we ran into the typical 4 old ladies hitting the ball 30 yards at a time. But seeing a herd of Elk on the course made up for it. I would play this course again if I am back in the area.
Hills Course Red Hawk
The course, the facilities and pace of play were excellent. Enjoyed the course layout and scenery including the wildlife very much.
Nice Course
I truly enjoyed playing this course. I played from the black tees and it was a fair test. I really liked the Poana greens. Being from Georgia I play mostly on Bermuda. Playing the Hills course the scenery was spectacular overlooking the Sparks area. Got to see up close two coyotes roaming the fairways. Got some good pictures of that. Overall I will definitely play this cours again if I am back in he area.
Good condition
Of the two courses this is the better half though its effectively un-walkable. Was in excellent condition. The GPS and incessant messages from the onboard computer are a nuisance and very irritating. Two beers and a Gatorade from the cart girl was 16 dollars? You have to be kidding.