Known as "The Biggest Little City in the World," Reno is one of the top gambling destinations in the country. Located in the western part of the state, the city is home to Harrah's Entertainment, as well as to a large population of tourists and travelers. With a number of casinos and resorts, the city also features several top golfing clubs.
Montreux Golf and Country Club
The Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno, Nevada, is located on the east side of the city away from the busy downtown center. The hotel was rated by Golf Week as one of the top 100 residential courses in the country in 2005, and by Golf Digest as one of the top courses in Nevada. The course features a long 7,500-yard, 18-hole, par-72 layout, on Bent grass that was designed by PGA legend Jack Nicklaus.
Montreux Golf and Country Club
18077 Bordeaux Drive
Reno, Nevada 89511-5064
(775) 849-9496
montreuxgolf.com
ArrowCreek Golf Club
The ArrowCreek Golf Club in Reno is situated on the ArrowCreek Parkway, just blocks from the Wolf Run Golf Club. The course at ArrowCreek offers golfers 7,100 yards of a par-71 layout that was opened in 1999 and designed by another PGA legend, Arnold Palmer. The course sits on Blue grass and also offers a 50-tee driving range and an on-site bar, restaurant and pro shop.
ArrowCreek Golf Club
2905 Arrowcreek Parkway
Reno, Nevada 89511-5324
(775) 850-4471
golfarrowcreek.com
Wolf Run Golf Club
The Wolf Run Golf Club is located in Reno, just minutes from the ArrowCreek Park. The club features a full, 40-tee driving range and a chipping green, a fully-stocked pro shop and 6,900 yards of golf from the longest fairways. The course is an 18-hole, par-71 on Blue grass that was opened in 1998 and designed by John Feming. The course also features an average slope rating of 130.
Wolf Run Golf Club
1400 Wolf Run Road
Reno, Nevada 89511-7710
(775) 851-3301
wolfrungolfclub.com
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