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April 17, 2012 · 10:45 pm

D’Andrea Golf Course Review

D’Andrea is currently closed due to financial issues

Built in 2000, D’Andrea is an 18 hole public golf course situated in the easterly hills overlooking the Reno/Spark Valley.  The course is a curious combination of beautifully and ill-conceived holes that weave through a developed and undeveloped housing community.  The varying winds and course conditions at D’Andrea make the course either an enjoyable or frustrating golf experience.

2900 S D Andrea Pkwy
Sparks, NV 89434 (Google Maps)
775.331.6363
D’Andrea Website

Tees Par 72 (rating/slope)

  • Black 6849 yards (71.7/132)
  • Gold 6501 yards (69.5/130)
  • Silver 6272 yards (66.3/128)
  • Jade 5162 yards (69.4/128)

Scorecard: click here
Course Designer: Keith Foster
Course Record: 62

Peak Season Green Fees (May thru Oct)

  • Regular- $49-69
  • Member Guest- $49
  • Northern Nevada Resident- $39-49
  • Junior- $35

Off Season Green Fees (Oct-May)

  • Regular- $49
  • Member Guest- $39
  • Northern Nevada Resident- $39
  • Junior- $30

Rental Fees

  • Cart (GPS)- included in fees
  • Rental Clubs- $25

Practice Area

D’Andrea offers an expansive elevated south-east facing matted and grass driving range.  Open to the cross winds the range is located in a bowl and lacks solid targets to aim at.

A large putting and chipping green are found next to the driving range.  Conditions are fairly representational of conditions found on the course and both greens can accommodate multiple golfers.

The Course

A curious combination of beautifully and ill-conceived holes that weave through a developed and undeveloped housing community, D’Andrea Golf Club is the course with the most confused identity in the Reno/Sparks area.  Working its way up and down a cut out in the hills, the course can be Continue reading →

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· 12:40 pm

Wolf Run Golf Club Review

Former home of the University of Nevada Wolf Pack golf team, Wolf Run offers one of the more tempting layouts in the Reno/Sparks Valley area. The course presents a balance of all or nothing Par 4′s, finesse driven Par 3′s, and potentially low scoring Par 5′s.   Though always a challenge, unfortunately Wolf Run is seldom worth paying full price for as the course can be hit or miss golfing experience.

1400 Wolf Run Rd.
Reno, NV 89511 (Google Maps)
775.851.3301
Wolf Run Golf Course Website

Men’s Tees Par 72 (rating/slope)

  • Black 7100 yards (73.1/133)
  • Blue 6550 yards (70.4/131)
  • White 6068 yards (68.2/127)

Women’s Tees Par 74 (rating/slope)

  • White 6068 yards (74.1/135)
  • Silver 5133 yards (69/124)

Scorecard: click here
Course Designer: Gourtley Dunn Webb
Course Record: 60

Peak Season Green Fees (May thru Oct)

  • Regular- $35-65
  • Member Guest- $35-60

Off Season Green Fees (Oct-May)

  • Regular- $25-45
  • Member Guest- $25-40

Rental Fees

  • Cart (GPS)- included in fees
  • Rental Clubs- $25

Practice Area

Wolf Run Golf Course offers a matted south facing driving range along the ridge slope towards the valley floor. The range is open air, has limited distance markers, is lacking in targets, and has a maximum range of 315 yards.

An expansive putting green is located on the east side of the pro shop.  The green is fairly representational of the conditions found on the course and can accommodate multiple golfers.  A small chipping and bunkers green is also available next to the driving range.

The Course

Wolf Run offers one of the more tempting layouts in the Reno/Sparks Valley area as the course presents a balance of all or nothing Par 4′s, finesse driven Par 3′s, and potentially low scoring Par 5′s.   Though Continue reading →

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· 11:38 am

Lakeridge Golf Course Review

Tucked in the hills on the west side of Reno, Nevada is Lakeridge Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design.   The course offers golfers a short, but challenging layout that weaves through the surrounding housing development and includes the best scenic viewpoint of the surrounding area…the Par 3 15th hole.  Consistently the best course for playing conditions in the entire valley, Lakeridge a must play for visitors or residents of the Reno/Sparks area.

1218 Golf Club Drive
Reno, NV 89509 (Google Maps)
775.825.2200
800.815.6966 (toll free)
775.825.6792 (restaurant)
Lakeridge Golf Course Website

Tees Par 71 (rating/slope)

  • Jones 6715 yards (71.6/136)
  • Lakeridge 6141 (68.4/129)
  • Nevada 5156 (68.5/121)

Scorecard: click here
Course Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Course Record: 62

Summer Green Fees

  • Mon-Thurs-$45-75
  • Fri, Sat, Sun- $45-85

Fall Green Fees

  • Mon-Thurs-$45-49
  • Fri, Sat, Sun- $45-55

Winter Green Fees

  • Mon-Thurs-$45
  • Fri, Sat, Sun- $45

Spring Green Fees

  • Mon-Thurs-$45-49
  • Fri, Sat, Sun- $45-55

Rental Fees

  • Cart (no GPS)-included in green fee
  • Rental Clubs- $25

Practice Area

Lakeridge has an open easterly facing driving range that allows the golfer to hit into a slight up slop.  Open to the elements, which includes a mostly helping wind, the range allows for both matted and grass practicing.  Though nothing exceptional, the range provides ample space for practicing with accurate ranges.

Two putting and chipping greens are available to all patrons around the first tee and ninth green, providing adequate space for practice or warmups.  The practice greens are fairly representational of the conditions on the course with comparative green speeds.

The Course

Tucked in the hills on the west side of Reno is Lakeside Golf Course, offering one of the more compelling balance of challenging golf holes and vista viewpoints in the Reno/Sparks Valley. The front nine holes meanders Continue reading →

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March 28, 2012 · 8:20 am

Wildhorse Golf Club Review

Built in 1999 and located on the northeast side of Davis, CA, Wildhorse Golf Club was intended to be higher-end golf experience from that of the city’s original course, Davis Municipal (click here for review).  Though the layout and length of the course is more demanding, and somewhat more aesthetically stimulating, the overall upkeep and playing conditions found at Wildhorse makes the course an underwhelming golf experience.  Hence, Wildhorse is only an reasonable golf value when one is paying twilight or heavily discounted green fees.

2323 Rockwell Drive
Davis, CA 95616 (Google Maps)
530.753.4900
Wildhorse Golf Club Website

Men’s Tees Par 72 (rating/slope)

  • Black 6828 yards (73.0/135)
  • Blue 6335 yards (70.4/128)
  • White 5917 yards (68.6/122)

Women’s Tees Par 72/73 (rating/slope)

  • White 5917 yards (73.5/135)
  • Gold 5212 yards (70.2/120)
  • Red 4565 yards (66.8/115)

Scorecard: click here
Course Designer: Jeffrey Brauer
Course Record: 60

Green Fees

  • Mon-Thurs-$25-31
  • Friday- $30-40
  • Sat-Sun-Holiday- $35-50
  • Senior-$28-45

Rental Fees

  • Cart (no GPS)-$5 (free during twilight)
  • Rental Clubs- $25
  • Pull Cart- $5

Range Fees (45 balls per token)

  • 1 token- $6
  • 2 tokens- $10

Practice Area

Wildhorse Golf Club has a large matted and grass driving range which faces in a northerly direction.  The range is completely exposed to the prevailing cross winds, lacks natural targets for aiming purposes, and yardage markers are limited.  Practicing conditions during the summer months can be uncomfortable do to the lack of shade.

An expansive putting green is located to the east of the driving range (past the cart shed). The green is largely representative of conditions found on the course, can accommodate multiple golfers, and is solid for extended putting and chipping practice.

The Course

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August 21, 2011 · 1:53 pm

Washoe Golf Course Review

Situated on the west side of Reno and overlooking the Reno/Spark area Washoe Golf Course offers one of the best value golf experiences in the Northern Nevada region.  The nearly 100 year-old course is simplistic enough for the novice/average golfer and challenging enough for the advanced golfer to enjoy.  The small well kept greens tend to be some of the quickest in the Reno/Sparks area, which can make even the most basically designed holes interesting.

2601 Foley Way
Reno, NV 89509 (Google Maps)
775.828.6640
Washoe Golf Course Website

Men’s Tees Par 72 (rating/slope)

  • Black 6695 yards (71.6/127)
  • Silver 6468 yards (70.1/122)
  • White 6266 yards (67.8/117)

Women’s Tees Par 74 (rating/slope)

  • Silver 6468 yards (77.4/146)
  • Gold 5863 yards (74.1/133)

Scorecard: click here
Course Designer: Gourtley Dunn Webb
Course Record: 60

Summer Green Fees (Apr-Oct)

  • Regular- $20-30
  • Senior- $15-25
  • Junior- $10-20

Winter Green Fees (Nov-Mar)

  • Regular- $20-30
  • Senior- $15-25
  • Junior- $10-20

Rental Fees (9/18 holes)

  • Cart (no GPS)- $8/12
  • Rental Clubs- $11-30 (quality of the clubs can be extremely hit and miss)
  • Pull Cart- $3/4

Range Fees (discount cards available)

  • Small Bucket- $3
  • Medium Bucket- $5.50
  • Large Bucket- $8

Putting Green

Practice Area

Washoe Golf Course has a slightly elevated all mat driving range which faces in a northerly direction.   While somewhat open with a plethora of targets for aiming, the range’s limited depth of 240-310 yards restricts club usage for longer hitters.  The range is partially shaded allowing for a cooler practice or warm-up area during the summer months.

An expansive putting green is located on the south side of the clubhouse.  The green is representative of conditions found on the course, can accommodate multiple golfers, and is  solid for extended putting and chipping practice.

The Course

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April 27, 2011 · 12:41 pm

La Contenta Golf Course Review

Located outside of Valley Springs at the base of the California foothills, La Contenta Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course offering one of the most reliable and reasonably priced golf experiences in Calavaras County area.   Situtated in a housing development the course weaves through low lying hills and offers golfers a simplictic to puinishing golf experience.

1653 Highway 26
Valley Springs, Ca 95252 (Google Maps)
Phone: 209.772.1081
Fax: 209.772.1085

http://www.lacontentagolf.com/
 

Men’s Tees Par 71

  • Black 6425 yards (69.9/129)
  • White 5895 yards (68.2/128)
  • Red 5150 yards (65.1/121)

Women’s Tees Par 72 

  • White 5895 yards (73.7/136)
  • Red 5150 yards (69.5/127)

La Contenta's signature hole the downhill Par 3 13th

Scorecard: click here
Course Designer: Richard Bigler
Course Record (Men): 60

Green Fees

  • Weekdays- $12-24
  • Fridays-$15-29
  • Weekends/Holidays-$16-34
  • Senior (Mon-Thurs)- $20
  • Junior (Mon-Thurs & after 12pm  Fri, Weekends, Holidays)- $10-15

Rental Fees

  • Single Cart- $16
  • Double Cart- $32
  • Clubs- $15
  • Pull cart- $3

 

Chipping green and practice nets for warming up

Practice Area

La Contenta has only mats and nets to hit into for warming up.  A driving range located on the opposite side of the road, but operating hours and reliability are unpredicabile.

There are two putting greens, a small green located next to the practice nets and a larger green on the eastside of Continue reading →

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