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Golfers from throughout the region and across the country are making pilgrimages to the burgeoning golf destination of Carson City and in answer to a higher calling – the Divine 9. A consortium of the area’s top courses, the Divine 9 consists of Carson Valley Golf Course, Dayton Valley Golf Club, Eagle Valley East and West Golf Courses, Empire Ranch Golf Course, The Golf Club at Genoa Lakes, Genoa Lakes Golf Resort, Silver Oak Golf Club, and Sunridge Golf Club. Combined, the Divine 9 courses offer 171 holes of championship golf spread across more than 61,000 yards of the most challenging and scenic terrain in the valley, and they are quickly transforming the capital of Nevada into the capital of year-round golf destinations.
Carson Valley Golf Course
For starters, Carson Valley Golf Course’s 18-hole layout winds through the century-old cottonwoods and along the banks of the Carson River and has over 5,836 level yards, with a slope of 111 and a rating of 66.3. carsonvalleygolf.com (775)265-3181
Dayton Valley Golf Club at Legado
In the Dayton Valley Golf Club, Arnold Palmer masterfully blended the natural beauty of the high desert terrain with the challenges of sculpted, rolling links-style fairways dotted with sand traps and water hazards. daytonvalley.com (800)644-3822 or (775)246-7888
Eagle Valley East
Tee it high and let it fly at Eagle Valley East. This fun course is popular with long hitters due to its forgiving nature. A local’s favorite, Eagle Valley East provides challenge with its 6,658 yards, numerous water hazards and large greens. eaglevalleygolf.com (775)887-2380
Eagle Valley West
Eagle Valley East’s sister course, Eagle Valley West, is a challenging links-style course demanding accuracy with its emphasis on target golf. Water also plays a role on 12 holes. Various elevation changes allow for big tee shots but trouble usually beckons on both sides. eaglevalleygolf.com (775)887-2380
Empire Ranch Golf Course
Empire Ranch Golf Course features three nines, with water, wetlands, and large greens posing the challenge. The first hole on the Red Nine features a par 4 dogleg left through ancient cottonwood trees with a huge green adjacent to an old ranch house. empireranchgolf.com (888)227-1335 or (775)885-2100
The Golf Club at Genoa Lakes
Set against the scenic eastern slope of the Sierra, the Golf Club at Genoa Lakes is a links-style course designed by John Harbottle and PGA Tour pro Peter Jacobsen. Opened in 1993, it was rated “4th Best New Public Course” in North America by Golf Digest in 1994, and “3rd Best Course in the State” in 1995. genoalakes.com (775)782-4653
Genoa Lakes Golf Resort
Framed by 10,000-foot peaks and stunning views of the Carson Valley, Genoa Lakes Golf Resort is a championship golf experience unlike any other. A Johnny Miller/John Harbottle design. The variety of elevation changes, visually tight fairways and numerous water hazards make this a memorable challenge. genoalakes.com (775)782-7700
Silver Oak Golf Club
Nestled in northwest Carson City, Silver Oak Golf Club features impressive views of the downtown area. Don’t let the wide open appearance fool you as this track winds its way through natural terrain demanding accurate play over challenging elevations. silveroakgolf.com (775)841-7000
Sunridge Golf Club
Sunridge Golf Course demands a premium on accurate play. It features tight fairways, challenging sidehill and downhill lies, serious elevation changes and large greens – many of the mounded variety. Numerous strategically placed ponds dot the landscape, most offering high reward for high risk. No. 4 is a 150-yard par 3 that carries water the entire length, making club selection critical. sunridgegolfclub.com (775)267-4448