Nakoma Golf Resort

348 Bear Run, off Hwy 15,

Clio, California 96106

  • Office

    +1 (530) 832 5067
  • Fax

    +1 (530) 832 4356
  • Golf pro

    Brian Dahmer (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Significantly undulating, hilly terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland (pine forest).

  • Designer:

    Robin Nelson
Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6749
5945
4611
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
71.7
68.4
66.6

Location

Latitude:

39.768725

Longitude:

-120.523968

How to get there:

44 mi N of Truckee.

Nakoma Golf Resort (Dragon course)

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1998

The Dragon course at Nakoma Golf Resort is a well-rated and always popular layout. This tree-lined parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area. At this Stay&Play facility, you can rise from your bed in the morning and head straight for the first tee.
List of courses: Reno Tahoe

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during golf season (April thru' Oct).

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes (golf cart included): Mon-Thur $65; Fri-Sun $85.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted (but its a hilly course).

Practice facilities

Limited

Where2Stay

  • The Villas at Nakoma Golf Resort

    348 Bear Run, Clio, CA 96106

    +1 (530) 832 9862

    Visit website
    The spacious and well appointed Villas at Nakoma overlook the 10th hole of the renowned "Dragon" course and the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Clubhouse. The Villas offer studio, one- and two- bedroom options, all conveying Frank Lloyd Wright’s belief in the centrality of the home hearth. Each Villa wraps around a central stone fireplace and features a private patio with hot tub, luxury spa-like bathrooms and top-class amenities throughout.
    • Golf at this hotel:

      Nakoma (Dragon course)

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Whitehawk Ranch

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

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