1 Genoa Lakes Drive, off Jacks Valley Rd,
Genoa, Nevada 89411
The Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Small lakes, wetland and residential.
Designer:
Peter Jacobsen & John Harbottle III
Above distances are for the Lakes course. Also at Genoa Lakes is the 18-hole Ranch course (par-72; 7290 yards from back tees); located 2 miles north of the Lakes course).
39.009397
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12 mi S of Carson City.
Genoa Lakes (Lakes)
Genoa Lakes Golf Club is located on the eastern side and at the foot of the Carson Mountain Range, Lake Tahoe lies on the west side of the range.
Here at Genoa Lakes you'll find two scenic championship courses, both sidling up alongside the Carson River. Whereas the Lakes course has the river running directly through it, the Ranch course (formerly called the Resort course) is found two miles further north, with holes pushing into the Sierra Nevada foothills.
The Lakes course at Genoa Lakes is a well-rated and always popular layout. Lush wetlands and the winding Carson River bring water into play on 14 holes, while the gently rolling fairways are wonderfully framed by the eastern slopes of the spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains. This relatively open links-style course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends. Open all year.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Walking permitted. Golf carts are fitted with GPS.
Excellent
Both the Lakes and Ranch courses lie at the foot of the Carson Mountain range, which runs north-south between Reno and Carson Pass. The range is part of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and takes its name from legendary frontiersman Christopher Carson (1809-68). It provides the eastern flank of Lake Tahoe.
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