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4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
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Course Highlights
Red Hawk's dramatic elevation changes and challenging high-desert layout consistently earn praise from golfers seeking an exciting round. Exceptionally friendly staff and well-maintained greens make this Reno-area course a welcoming destination worth revisiting.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7106 yards
Slope 127
Rating 73.1

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 5/6 - 10/15
Architect Hale Irwin (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt, no cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
356 Reviews (356)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Dinner 10
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 23
Bunkers 18
Undulating Greens 11
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 17
Playing Multiple Courses 16
Locals 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 13
In the 'Burbs 12

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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course!

This was my 3rd time playing this course, and shot the Best round of my life!! Course condition is superb and scenery is beautiful! Course knowledge is Huge, because of some blind tee shots and dog legs. My only gripe, which was kind of a Big deal because of Heat; was there were no cart girls/no cold beverages!! It was a weekday but still, the course does not come near the clubhouse on the turn so we were pretty much stuck out there. Minus that, I recommend course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

A great golf experience

We played the Lakes course, had lunch and then played the Hills. Condition of both were excellent. The Lakes course may better be named the Traps course. Someone said there are over a hundred traps. I found my share! But this beauty is a joy to play. The Hills course has to be among the all time favorites. We came back a second day to play the Hills again. Awesome.
The golf was a great experience. But the restaurant was a major surprise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all fantastic. A destination in itself. Great staff, great golf, great food..... We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

love the course but....

This is the 2nd time playing the hills course and it did not disappoint. Groomed fairways and fast greens as well as a great layout. Only thing my partner and I could complain about is the hole placements. I like a challenge but it seemed every hole was tucked into a tournament position. One par 3 over water was put on the top of a null 4 feet from the edge of the green. Maybe they were having a tournament later in the day. It would have been nice to go to the center of the greens and at least have a look at a make-able birdie. But the course was great and can't wait to get back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

One of Reno's Best

Played Red Hawk's Hills course and it was in excellent condition. The fairways were green, the greens were very smooth and it's a very nice layout. In the Reno-area, I have played Lakeridge, Wolf Run and Red Hawk and Red Hawk is my favorite.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good time

Nice course. Was more challenging after the wind picked up. Prices a bit high to quench your thirst.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Midday play

Course is dry and greens very bumpy,cart path only. Nothing noteworthy.driving range is really bad, dirty, the nasty mats you have to hit off leave crud on your clubs that's difficult to clean.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Redhawk Hills - wear running shoes

Off-season and dormant grass and they neglected to tell us that it was cart paths only. On the first hole, we drove out 90 degrees and the cart shut down and it took quite a while to crawl back to the path. Um, the grass is dead, what are you trying to protect? For a very hilly course, walking back and forth was very tiring and ridiculous. On many occasions, with all the undulations, we couldn't see our ball and couldn't gage distance which added time and frustration. The greens were in very sorry shape too. 5 bucks for about 25 range balls hitting off artificial turf. The speaker to announce tee times is obviously in need of replacement. Only one restroom, so be sure to bring an extra bladder. Only $39, but there are multiple other courses at or below.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

In Shorts inFebruary!!??

This is the second time playing the Hills Course. The first time was in Oct 13. Due to early snow only the front 7 and 17 & 18 was open!!This time price was great to finally get to play all 18. It is February so that speaks to the conditions only being average. I had very little inter-action with staff as I was only in the club house less than 2 minutes. No starter at the first tee. but that could be due to the time of the year. I'm sure during the summer they have one. Pace was good, played in a little over 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

red hawk

great course other than playing on temporary greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice views

Nice course aerated greens made putting difficult but that cant be helped. GPS always helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun and challenging

Course is visually appealing and moderate difficulty. Front nine is not as challenging as the back. Fairways are very good. Greens are good.
Pace was very good with no delays on the front. Road block on the back. No marshals. Very enjoyable and will play again soon.

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

Very nice course

Really nice course. Our tee time was 4:55 and we had to pay $39 and have the cart back by 6:30 so we felt like we paid a lot for an hour and a half of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Absolute best

So many superlatives. If you have a chance, play this course. Best I've played in the Reno/Carson City area. Well worth the Golfnow rate. You will not be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Golf Course

First time here.
Course was in nice shape, wind blowing about 20+ which is normal in the afternoon. The greens were smooth!!
GPS on cart was 10 yds off compaired to my Bushnell.

Course is worth playing!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

bargain at $65

Must play if in the area. Great elevation changes. Greens quick and smooth. Nice layout of holes. I echo the other reviews that state pace of play issues. My twosome come up on a three some about the second hole and was stuck behind them all day. We would finish a hole and meet them at the next tee even before they could get in their carts to head down the fairway. NO marshall around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lakes Course

Played the Lakes Course for the 1st and absolutely love it. Front 9 is flat and open, while the back 9 will challenge you with elevation changes. Can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hills Course-a must play course in Reno, NV

Had played in Red Hawk Lakes course few times years ago. They now open the Hills course to the public, and this is my first time played. It is so great and nice than what I am expect. It's much enjoyment than Lakes. This is the best golf course in Reno area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Haven't had the best of luck here

We have played here twice and had issues both times. The first time they failed to tell us that a tournament was scheduled for that day and that we would be playing behind it. We got in 15 holes before it was too dark to play. No credit, no refund. It was just our loss.
The second time they didn't see fit to warn us that the course had been punched and sanded. With our early morning tee time with the heavy dew on the course the ball resembled a dirt clod and was all but impossible to hit solidly. Again our loss.
Have talked to friends that love the place, but I can't recommend it. If you are going to play there make sure that you nail them down on the situation and the course conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Up and down with Hale!

I enjoyed the Lakes so much went back to play the Hills. Once again was paired with a local member by the very nice starter, Terry. The first two holes are deceiving - relatively flat. Saw a young coyote on #2. Then the up and down begins. Accuracy is key as the ball will roll and roll - sometimes not where you want it to. The sand traps are a bit diabolical - lots of grass on the front edges. Beautiful views of the Spanish Springs valley. Ronnie Gribble, the greens super, has a wonderful crew keeping the course in great shape. Another delightful lunch at David's Grill.

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