A fun layout that doesn't really require use of a driver on many holes. Fairways were in excellent condition, however the greens were horrible. Sand traps should be relabeled Mud traps. Only got in two but they were more like wet clay than sand.

Customer Service

Pro shop staff was friendly upon check-in. Even though we were told the beverage cart would be out at 10am we never saw it. Given a coupon for $5 off in restraunt, however it expired the day before.

Empire Ranch is back! I played here several years ago when my kids had participated in a free golf clinic. We returned several weeks later to find the course to be poorly maintained. The good news is that I had a friend come up to Reno in July to play golf for several days and he wanted to play Empire Ranch to visit a friend in Carson City.What a pleasant surprise!The former greenskeeper is long gone. The course was in great shape, the staff was friendly, and the overall experience was excellent. 27 holes that meander through the Carson River drainage. Glad to see that Empire Ranch is back on track!

Customer Service

Very good. Pro shop was friendly, course marshal was easy going, beverage cart girl checked on us often, and the draft beer in the bar was cold!

3 separate nine-hole courses. Greens were in great shape.

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Nice course. 3-nine holes courses are each unique and inexpensive. Played 27 holes for $45. Course lies in wetlands, so accuracy is a must. Green were in great condition and very puttable. If you can keep your ball in the fairways, you'll shoot great golf.

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Pretty course, Decent tees and greens.

Fairways in rough shape. Cart only.

Flat course. Has a variety of target and open fairway golf. Not too easy nor too difficult. It is in a wetlands area so you need to know where to place your ball on the fairway.

Customer Service

Good service, friendly staff.

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Decent food

Forces 'target golf' over long distances.
Greens are a pleasure- tough contours with brutal pin placements, but true read and roll- a true test of putting skill.

Fairways a little raggedy, like most muni courses.
Bunkers not well drained (course is built on a river bottom) leading to frequently trying to hit out of quicksand.

"Tactical Training" on a municipal course. Leave the driver in the bag on most holes- position is far more important than distance. Architect was very crafty in placing bunkers such that, if you're unfortunate enough to find one, you frequently have a (terrifying) downhill shot to a steep green with a lake behind it. Greens are kept in superb shape, although fairways do get a little run down as is true of most muni courses. Staff is very courteous, teaching pros very helpful. A locker room is all the facility lacks in terms of amenities.

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They'll always make every effort to get you off the tee when you call

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Green fees are among the lowest in the area- a great bargain.

Easy to get tee times and very helpful staff (typical of this area) makes playing this course very enjoyable.

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This course is set next to the Carson River and has all the natural beauty associated with a wild life refuge. The fairways and greens are well maintained and course layouts (3 nine holes) offers a variety of shot selection. Bring your water balls, as the course does use the natural terrain to its maximum.

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Top notch staff. They make this course enjoyable.

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Restaurant food very good and large servings.