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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
230 Reviews (230)
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf!

Great service and a beautiful course in a beautiful setting

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Slayed The Dragon

I had friend in town to watch the Barracuda Championship here in Reno and he wanted to also play some golf. We played 5 rounds in 4 days at 3 different courses. He loved the Dragon so much we played it 36 holes one day and 18 a second day. It is his all time favorite course. I've golfed all over the world and have to say this is a spectacular venue with views unrivaled. For a public course it is hard to beat. I've played Martis Camp, Incline Village, Tahoe Donner, coyote moon, Edgewood, Montruex, Old Greenwood and grizzly ranch and this has to be in the top 5 of those private to semi-private course all of which are much more expensive. It's challenging but not impossible and on our 3rd round I had the back 9 of my life! One to remember for sure. The scenerary, the towering tee boxes overlooking sloping fairways, and the receptive greens were a joy indeed. If your planning a trip to Reno its a short drive to the Graeagle-Blairsdine area where you'll find 5 terrific courses to play but the Dragon will be the one that you'll never forget!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A true resort course-

Course was fair, read the suggestions for the landing zones, play from the correct tees for your index.Course was in excellent shape, want to go back soon to "Tame the Dragon"!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good Course, slow pace

They appears to be 2 different sizes of greens. Some are small and some are larger, appear to be different. Maybe the course is changing them over time?

Overall the course was in great shape. Since it is a very challenging course, foursomes can be very very slow. Beginners will take a long time to finish this track.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A friendly staff and good course

We were greeted as soon as we pulled into a parking spot. The staff was friendly at every turn. The course was fun and in great shape. Would recommend.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

"Dragon"

The course is in absolutely great condition. Staff was friendly and help full.
I will recommend this course to anyone.
Lots of fun with a challenge.
I will be going back soon.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played

A challenging but beautiful course

We went to play in 2013 and had to leave the course after one hole because of a thunderstorm. We were given rain checks and came back in 2014. We were not disappointed. Front nine beat us up but the back nine seemed more forgiving. Greens were fast and tough. Precise shots are required on several fairways. Some bunkers are tough because of location and type, many are very firm with little soft sand--you had better miss in the right spots. Beautiful scenery. Very serene. Cart a must.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course!

Great course with lots of challenging holes. Many blind shots and tricky greens. Beautiful vistas and layout. Clubhouse is spectacular. The No. 3 tees, 6000 yards, are plenty for most golfers. Long distances between holes, so recommend carts.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful golf course

This course plays long,,greens are fast

Very humbling experience

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The dragon

Great course good conditions , very tuff the dragon ate me up but had a great time. Some of the staff playing behind us kept pushing us and hitting up on us we wanted them to play through but they didnt. Would like to play again

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Challenge

Greeted at the car when I pulled up, given free coffee and muffins in the pro shop, range balls were waiting for me, no abnormal wait at any point during the round. Beautiful location and views from the course and one of the most challenging courses I have ever played. I will go back for the challenge alone but the staff and beauty of the course and area make that even easier. Frank Lloyd Wright designed clubhouse was very cool. I have already recommended it to a golf buddy, he's got to see this thing. I think the $80 green fee is a great deal for the experience you get. They just have some good concepts in place and I hope a ton of people discover and appreciate what they have so it lasts and lasts, or at least until I shoot a great score

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent

One of the best courses I've ever played they take care of this huge monster of a course , it is majestic so so nice worth every penny the club house is so nice but the food is terrible they need to change that other wise beautiful

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A good experience

I played this course for the first time with my wife. the course has a beautiful view and surroundings. The fairway and greens are well maintained. The greens are smooth and is reasonably fast. We had enjoyed a wonderful day and was worth a long journey from San Francisco.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing day golf

Worth the drive... Amazing course! The staff and facilities are 5 star!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Gorgeous course - spectacular views.

Beautiful course with great choice of tee boxes. Staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Course in great condition, though windy in the afternoon. We had heard this course was tough, but though it was challenging, it was not unfair. We loved it! Our home courses (Sequoyah CC in the Oakland hills and Tahoe Donner in Truckee) have very narrow fairways, so we thought these fairways were wide and easy to hit in comparison IF you read the break right, and the fairways do have considerable break. The clubhouse is a must see - fabulous views from the dining room and patio - great for an after round drink. Pro shop has great women's clothes (so rare)! I would highly recommend this course. Worth the drive.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

will be back asap for sure

course was great. beautiful areas. greens were consistent. nice staff. we got a deal for $19 with range, unlimited holes, tee off at 2:30. the cart didn't lose juice until the 34th hole. we played all blue tees, they were all very nice. lost a lot of balls, I would bring a lot extra next time.

First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very hard

I love this course. It's always in excellent shape. However, it is a very hard course.
Hole2 - remove the fairway bunker.
Hole4 - remove the fairway bunker
Both are already hard holes. After a great drive you still hit the bunker.
Hole9 - the green is well protected by bunkers. The green is to small and not flat. If you do get on in 2, be ready for a 3 putt.

I do love this course. I play early in the morning and it's beautiful out there. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden gem

The Dragon course turned out to be one of the best surprise experiences of golf I have had in recent years. I did not know what to expect, but let me tell you, it was fantastic. Every single hole was a postcard. The course conditions were perfect. The staff was incredible. I would highly recommend taking the time to visit this destination. I know this course will become a regular visit of mine when in northern Nevada.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 10
Reviews 378
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A little less bite, but still beautifully lethal

Although this course has gone through some rough times -- even closing down for a period -- its rebirth as a little gentler version of its original self is a victory for golf in the area. Yes, the greens are fairly small, missing fairways can mean missing balls and the course is generally still pretty hard. But gone are the greens that run 13 on the Stimpmeter and some of the holes are a little more open than they used to be. Translation: It's hard but fair. You do have to golf your ball. And it's still as stunning as ever. Considering the price is often much less than its competitors, it's a must play for the medium to advanced golfer.

Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

very challenging course

everything is just excellent except for the sand bunkers can use a lot of work and a lot of blinds shots

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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