Toiyabe Golf Club offers an 18-hole public layout set amid stunning views of Mt. Rose and the Washoe Valley. Combining wide fairways, rolling greens, and natural hazards, it provides a test of strategy and precision for players at all levels.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Mt. Rose and the expansive Washoe Valley, Toiyabe Golf Club invites golfers into a landscape where natural beauty meets thoughtful design. This 18-hole public course offers a challenge that appeals to a broad range of skill levels, combining generous fairways with greens that demand precision and strategic play. The gentle rolls of the terrain echo a subtle links influence, with wide fairways that open opportunities off the tee while the undulating greens test even the steadiest putters.
Throughout the round, golfers will encounter several holes requiring carefully shaped shots. Small creeks and hazard areas intersect key fairways and guard select greens, rewarding those who approach with both accuracy and patience. The back nine increases in complexity, its softer fairways absorbing shots and introducing subtle contour shifts that emphasize shot placement over power.
The course’s maintenance is consistently praised, with fairways and greens kept in excellent condition to provide a true and fast putting surface. Players can expect fast greens with intricate slopes that challenge green reading and pace control, elevating the overall experience beyond mere distance management. Afternoon winds introduce an additional element of unpredictability, demanding thoughtful club selection and controlled tempo.
While the layout may be complex for first-time visitors due to a routing that doubles back at times, Toiyabe offers tools such as a downloadable course app to assist navigation. The surrounding community feels open despite some nearby residences, which blend seamlessly into the landscape without impinging on the golfing experience.
Toiyabe Golf Club’s clubhouse reflects the same attentiveness found on the course, staffed with welcoming professionals ready to enhance your visit. Its setting, about 20 minutes south of Reno, makes it a must-play destination for golfers traveling through the area. From casual rounds to tournament play, the course balances engaging design with natural wonder, all while demanding thoughtful shots and rewarding those who respect its subtleties.
Toiyabe’s scenic setting below Mt. Rose offers panoramic valley views and challenging holes featuring creek crossings and strategic hazards. The course’s rolling fairways are reminiscent of a links-style layout, while the fast, undulating greens demand accuracy in approach shots and putts. Its routing features some doubling-back holes that require careful navigation, supported by a course app.
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19 Lightning W Ranch Rd, New Washoe City, NV 89704, USA
Modern clubhouse with pro shop and dining facilities
Walking is allowed and encouraged; terrain is mostly gentle but with some elevation changes—appropriate footwear recommended.
Open to public play; advance tee time reservations recommended, especially during peak seasons.