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)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice

Course is beautiful, in the high Sierras. Fairways are in excellent shape. Greens are showing the heavy seasonal play, but are true, and very tricky. Staff is excellent, interested in delivering a great golf experience.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Memorable course

Great, interesting layout....clubhouse & holes you will remember long after round. You could see if they sped up the greens it would go back to being a brutally difficult course. Even with the slower greens from the back tees it was enjoyably very difficult without being unfair. Both women behind counter and in beverage cart were very nice, as was the bartender, made for a pleasant afternoon.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Not looking good

Going downhill fast! Bunkers not raked with some having water damage. Some fairways soaked and others look like sprinklers are broken. Some greens are starting to show disease. Hole 1 and 10 are in decent shape and then you start to see signs of serious struggles with tee boxes just about gone.

No beverage cart or marshals on a Saturday? After the 9th hole you have to drive all the way around to the front of the clubhouse and find the bar tender for a drink.

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of the toughest!

This is my 4th time playing here. This one of the toughest tracks have ever played. Conditions are pretty good, especially after the long spring thaw! I can’t think of one thing to complain about! All the employees are friendly, courteous and helpful!!! It may be tough but it is well worth playing! Views, conditions are all very very good! Don’t miss any chance to play!

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course need some TLC

Played The Dragon a couple years ago and course was in much better shape. Some tee boxes were just dead grass, and front nine needed some green repairs due to dead grass areas. Some fairways on the front had a lot of clover and weeds. Back nine much better. Staff is great and accommodating although nobody pointed out pin placement. It’s a challenging mountain course to test yourself..

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

The staff was great, the course was in very good condition. If you think you’ve got golf figured out go play the Dragon!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not worth it.

Poor course management. For this price point you'd expect a starter and on course marshals to assist with the pace of play. No beverage cart at all. After it taking 5 hours to play 12 holes, I called it quits. I wouldn't recommend this course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
T O P 50
Reviews 209
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Worth the trip out

I really enjoyed this course. Overall, was in good shape from tee to green, and greens rolled true. There were a fair amount of elevation changes on the course, forced carries, and dog legs. Water came into play on a few holes and poor club selection could really hurt you here. Overall was a fair test of skill and the scenery was great. Being I got a $75 Hotdeal to play here made it a great value. Only negative, think it's a little overpriced at regular rate of $110. I would definitely play here again though.

California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Nevada Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

SERENE AND SPIRITUAL DAY

2nd time this year playing Nakoma, did not shoot as well this time due to a challenging wind. However, enjoyed the day and the beauty of this place is the best around. Greens rolled nicely and fairways were pristine. Customer service right from the beginning was excellent and pro-shop was very attentive. I hope to return a few times before end of season. If you have an opportunity to visit here, PLEASE DO! - the views along the 4th hole are some of the best.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Getting better

This was the 5th or 6th time I’ve played here and I enjoy it more each time. It has gotten so much better since the first time I played it right after it opened. It still has some nuances/ holes that feel unfair, but most of those have been adjusted. This has become my 2nd favorite course in the area and it is much cheaper than my favorite.

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

Great Deal

Got a 40$ hot deal and was worth 3 times that!

Awesome track with perfect greens and views to die for.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, lots of visual challenges, excellent greens!

Starter/cart attendant was not on station. We received no information about pin locations or water for towels. Other than that pleasant golf round.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Try and Slay The Dragon

We absolutely love this golf course! Although challenging the beauty of the course and the views is worth taking the cart ride on it's own! It's so beautiful that you can't get mad if you don't play well. If you ever get a chance to play it, do it! Excellently maintained and love the green. The staff was so friendly and accomodating! It is a must play course for any golfer to add to their Bucket List!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The Dragon

This is the 5th summer in a row for teeing it up at The Dragon. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The setting is incredible. The course was not in its best condition. Greens were good. Brown spots in many fairways and a much needed mowing on most tee boxes as clovers were abundant.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great day at the Dragon

Course was in excellent shape and we had a great time

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 768
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good luck slaying the Dragon

The Dragon is a beast in every sense. Its par 4s are long and difficult. Higher handicaps probably have a better shot at winning the lottery than hitting some of the greens, many of which are elevated, heavily undulating and surrounded by bunkers.

But the Dragon is still worth playing. The scenery is stunning; the staff super friendly; and boy that clubhouse is worth the trip alone. Our dinner was the best of the week after touring several golf hot spots around Reno/Lake Tahoe.

Our three foursomes played a scramble. Every team shot 61 from the '3" tees, and we had a great time. This is the perfect way to enjoy the Dragon. Either play a scramble or move up a set of tees. There's fun to be had on this difficult course. You just need to manage and lower your expectations to enjoy the day.

Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Early season round

I think they haven’t been open very long after the snow, it was a little rough. Tough layout already made it extra tough. Super friendly pro shop young lady made sure everything taken care of.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The Dragon

First time out at the dragon and it was nice. The view was good course was in good condition a very challenging course did better than I thought I would for being my first time. Really want to say that the staff their went out of their way to make you fell comfortable and made sure you had a good time. Thanks to the staff for everything I had fun and I will definitely will be coming back.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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