Washoe Golf Course

Washoe Golf Course is an 18 hole public course located in Reno, Nevada. The course is located high above Reno with spectacular views of Reno from many locations. The course is a 6695 yard par 72 for men and par 74 for ladies. It offers a challenge to the most experienced golfers while still being a good course for beginners.

Established in 1934, Washoe Golf Course is the oldest course in Nevada.

The course hosted its first professional tournament in 1946 and boasts among its champions none other than the legendary Ben Hogan. In the decades since, Washoe County Golf Course - affectionately nicknamed "The Shoe" - has undergone many changes. But, to this day, it has held its own as one of the most beautiful, playable tracks in the Truckee Meadows, and remains a favorite for its club members, locals and visitors alike. Tall trees line the fairways of this course. The front 9 is flat and the back 9 is hilly.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 6695 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 5863 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 7, a par-5 that plays to 541 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 3, a par-3 that plays to 127 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 12, a 475 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole at Washoe Golf Course is # 3, a 127 yard par-3.