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 6,695-yard par 72 for men and par 74 for ladies. It challenges 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 the legendary Ben Hogan among its champions. 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 6,695 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.