Detailed description of Lake Ridge Golf Course
LakeRidge Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course located in Reno, Nevada.
Lake Ridge opened for play in 1969. The course was designed by golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
The course is a tribute to Jones' design style. It has rolling fairways with strategically placed bunkers. Elevated greens add interest, and well-spaced water hazards create multiple forced carries. 17 of the holes are delightful and provide you with typically nice golf, nice enough that the course has been voted as the best in Reno for ten consecutive years. As a bonus, you also get great views of Reno and the surrounding mountains. Located just 4-1/2 miles from downtown, it's also one of Reno's most accessible courses.
However, what golfers remember is Lake Ridge's signature hole, number 15. This world-class par 3 has the tee box sitting high atop a rocky ridge 140 feet above Lake Stanley. At the 15th tee, from the tips, you find yourself 140 feet above and 239-yards from the pin. Due to the drop, the hole plays 40 - 50 yards shorter. Golfers not only get a spectacular panoramic view of the Reno area but a fun and a challenging tee shot to a natural enticing island green for a truly world-class setting. If you par #15, all is right with the world and your love of golf is once again rewarded.
The course is a par-71 and 6,715 yards with plenty of water hazards to challenge any level golfer. Greens fees include a mandatory golf cart rental.
$61 (cart included), played on Friday, September 2013 at 10am
Interesting, challenging layout. The Island Green is one of the most beautiful golf holes I have ever played
Guest (cart included), played on Sunday, August 2011 at 10am
Greens were just sanded 2 days before the play... fairways were overwatered, so very soggy.. pace of play was slow due to tournament at the same time. Island green was for me only nice aspect of the course that day.
(cart included), played on Tuesday, June 2011 at 2pm
Very nice course with the signature 15th hole awesome
$51 (cart included), played on Thursday, May 2011 at 10am
My all time favorite golf course in Reno; the 15th hole is the "apex" literally the highest point on the course and when wind is whipping a solid driver off the yellow (mens avg)tees. Island green large but intimidating at times. Course always in meticulous condition, greens fantastic but fair.
$51 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2010 at 6am
Course was in excellent condition. Staff is wonderful. We have played most of the courses in the area, and enjoyed this one more than most. Morning shotgun, well managed. Excellent pace of play. New carts with WORKING GPS units.
$31 (cart included), played on Monday, February 2010 at 10am
I always play well here. It is easy to read the fairways and greens. There are some very challenging holes. You need all clubs for this golf course, which I enjoy very much.
Do Not Recall (cart included), played on Sunday, March 2006 at 10am
The only reason this course would be a destination for anyone is the hole #15 island green hole. Other than that, very average and there are a number of other courses in the area worth playing at the same price. Play it once to tackle the 15th.
$36 (cart included), played on Monday, March 2008 at 10am
Probably too early in the year to be playing here. Weather was in the 60's -- not bad for early March. But the greens condition was terrible. They need to roll them and cut them. Green speed seemed about 6 and very bumpy.
$76 (cart included), played on Saturday, November 2007 at 8pm
Course is OK but very overpriced. Basically due the 15th hole.
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Do Not Recall (cart included), played on Wednesday, July 2014 at 10am
#15 at Lakeridge is worth price of admission. Hugely elevated tee shot, ball flies basically off a mountain. Great Robert Trent Jones Jr Track!