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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4.6
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

playing at The Dragon

I thought we would be finish playing by noon or , T time was 7.38. We had to wait at least 10-15 minutes on every hole. Two of us quit after nine whole which took over 3 hours to finish.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

NOT what we were expecting

Pace of play was good but that was just because there was no one out there... No one should pay full price to play this course. The staff was great, very helpful in every way. The course is not in that great of shape. From sideways tee boxes to the bumpy greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Golf Experience Ever

This is a challenging course, no doubt. The slopes are steep on some holes. There are plenty of bunkers and many of the greens are elevated. The greens were OK and fast, but not too fast. I played in the afternoon on a weekday and had the place to myself. The views are spectacular. One hour away from Reno. If you haven't played the Dragon, my only question is, why not?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Customer service

We had to "cancel" because of an illness. Called Dragon and we set up a later date even bough we had missed the 24 hour deadline. Very gracious. Much appreciated

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Dragon

Worth the drive from Reno love this course. Seems the tee time price of $115 is causing them a very lack of players. Played on a Saturday morning and never seen a group on the course. Had lunch on the deck at noon and only 2 groups went off the 1st tee for over an hour. Seems a lower rate would create more players creating more revenue for them. I do only play with deals won't pay full price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A difficult course worth playing

The Dragon has teeth and a lot of fire, so bring some golf balls to play. From the opening tee shot to when you putt on the 18th green, you will find this course to be very challenging. Play the tees that are within your handicap because playing from the tips isn't for a 14 handicapper even. The Dragon is in very good condition, but remember that this course is built on a mountain side so it has quite a few side hill lies. Get a course guide and read it as you play because it will

help you place your tee shots and recovery shots along with your second and third shots on the par 5's. I don't know how much play this course gets, but our threesome could play at a leisurely pace and did not ever hold anyone up until the 16th hole when a single came up behind us and we let him play through. Playing this course is an experience that you will have a love/hate experience, say you will never go back, but will come back again anyway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nakoma The Dragon

Many of the greens had a fungus- shiney and bumpy which made it difficult to putt. It ate us alive... Blind shots. A lot of our foursome left behind a lot of expensive golf balls. The course is difficult but the pin placement was incredibly difficult. We have played this course annually but will likely skip it next year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging beautiful course

Course has tees for every level of golfer, but don't expect a walk in the park. You have to think your way around. The setting is dramatic-well worth the time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best in the west

Excellent course, very well maintained, fast greens, every tee box a picture post card. Well worth playing but try to bring your A game...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing venue

Mountain golf at its finest. A bit of a car ride but we'll worth it. Super cordial staff. Fantastic layout. Would highly recommend. Bring plenty of golf balls!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

"Specular Views & the 18th. Hole is the most Amazing we have ever seen"

Loved our experience, and looking forward to coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

SandOnTheGreens

Pace of play was awesome. Could not see the group in front or behind us. Very relaxing. For the most part the fairways are tight, and if you slice or hook your ball is gone. Great place for a day of golf.

The greens were sanded and very wet at the beginning of the round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place to play

Great place to play friendly staff. challenging course but fun to play very professional atmosphere. Scenery is spectacular I highly recommend it for all golfers to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Exciting challenging fun

Play course about 5 times a season. Always a lot of fun. Greens much slower this year. Helps with approach shots and putting. Nice change. Highly recommend. Must play if you're in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Magnificent!!

Truly amazing course start to finish. Beautiful scenery and wonderful views throughout. Greens and fairways in great shape as was the entire course. Staff was wonderful and very helpful.

Course was challenging and requires good tee shots and positioning to have a fighting chance.

Highly recommend and can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Will be back when better weather conditions

Unfortunate weather conditions, but awesome course and challenging to say the least!

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

The Dragon Prevailed

The Dragon at Nakona is a blast to play...beautiful mountain golf course with breathtaking views. The course is in great shape with difficult approaches to the greens. Overall a challenge to play but rewarding in many other respects. The staff was great...beautiful facilities...and great food services. Thank You!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Better hit your target!

The Dragon is a very difficult but very high quality golf course. The green complexes are a bit difficult for the average player. If you are not hitting it straight, you will pay dearly. Unfortunately, I was not hitting it straight Sunday but I will be back to this course because it is very interesting and rewarding if you play well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Dragon...

Beautiful facility, never disappointed with the experience. Golf is tough, if your out of position off the tee or anywhere other than below the hole on the green...your toast. I played it on a "hot deal" normally out of my price range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ridiculous greens

I'm a 6 hdcp and these greens were so fast and undulated that it was almost unplayable for an average golfer. The greens were very difficult to hit and if you did the ball would bounce over into a trap or roll off due to undulates. Pin placements were at top of ridges. Almost every tee shot was blind with trouble hidden over hills across the fairway. Staff very cold. Stay away !

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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