348 Bear Run, Clio , California 96106, US
(530) 897-2300
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About Nakoma Resort

The new 42-room lodge at Nakoma Resort is complemented by Altitude, a 12,000-square-foot recreation center with a teen game room, bar, small gym with a climbing wall, a children's center, fitness room, 24-seat movie theater and outdoor lap pool and jacuzzi. It's open to lodge guests and residents of the still developing golf community. The clubhouse at the Dragon at Nakoma was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$
Property Class★★★★
Acres1280
Year Opened2015
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar, Fine
Room TypesRoom
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Nakoma Resort

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Tame the Dragon

From the moment you arrive, the ambiance sets a tone of elegance and quiet retreat. The clubhouse is notable. it’s the only golf clubhouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.  The surrounding forest, deep canyon edges, and mountain backdrops make for a dramatic arrival. In many ways, the course feels like a secret — tucked away from highway traffic, yet still accessible from the Tahoe/Truckee area. 

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Its not just a round of golf, it's an absolute adventure!!!

Breathtakingly TOUGH. but an absolute joy to play.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Go see for yourself!

I’d heard this course is in very good shape!

I found out myself, it was spectacular! I’ve played here a few times and I have never seen it this nice!

Check it out!

Beware, it’s a real test mentally and physically!

The inside and outside stall members were friendly and helpful!

Pace of play was 3.5 hr. Played through a 3 some and a foursome! It was nice to have such courteous Locals!

Again check it out!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

55 Holes at the Dragon

My brother and I played 55 holes here on Sunday, August 17. We tied the 54th so we had to play a sudden death playoff hole. We did not play very well at The Dragon, but we still thoroughly enjoyed the course. There are some great risk/reward holes, the course is very well maintained, and the views on several of the holes are spectacular. For two dudes from Texas, we struggled reading/putting the greens. Lots of 3 and 4 putts even after playing 3 rounds. The pace of play for 2 of the 3 rounds was great. Customer service was excellent. We would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of up and down, elevated greens-stay straight!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Demanding course. Beautiful setting.

Course was in good shape. Great test of golf. The layout is really nice. Nice staff. Play this one if you get a chance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Test but fair

Played there on Oct 1st and had heard how difficult the course was and that the greens were fast. The course was as expected tricky and the greens were fast however it played very fair, hit a good shot and you will be rewarded, hit a bad shot and you are in trouble, exactly how a challenging course should be.

Its very much a station to station type course but hit good shots and you will have a great day, the scenery cannot be beat, its in the top 3 prettiest coursed I have played.

My only criticism, and this could be a big one for some is that the bunkers were in very poor shape, hardly any sand so it was like hitting off hard pan,other than that it was a great day.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

Course was in great shape. Although unforgiving, it was a fun round with excellent pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Long Day

This is a difficult course. Not designed for the average players to come out and have an enjoyable day. In my opinion, a 10-12 handicap will struggle to beak 100. Following 2 groups of 5 and a group of 7 made the day excruciatingly long. No Marshall. Called clubhouse, they did nothing. Overall in ok condition, definitely a few maintenance issues with irrigation. Was in much better shape when i played it 7 years ago.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive

Excellent course. It is a very challenging layout that will encourage you to use every club in the bag. Great value and great time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Must play

This was my 1st time playing this coarse. I was a single, so not knowing the layout and not playing with a local got me into some trouble. But all in all it was a great experience. Did 18 holes in just under 4 hours so the coarse does play fast. Sand traps need sand and improved drainage. Greens were not very consistent in there speed and condition.

I am probable being a little to critical but this is a coarse worth playing.

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

Great course

Played Friday morning and the course was in great shape and pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
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 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Breathtaking

Best course, great track, beautiful shape. I love it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For only being open a few days, I thought the course was excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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