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Value
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Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7047 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.3

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 11/2019.

Having hosted three PGA Senior Tour events, Wild Creek Golf Course is a run that few golf travelers want to miss and part of what helps to make Reno and the High Sierras one of the top golf destinations on the entire West Coast.

Featuring rolling meadows and challenging golfers with a plethora of water hazards and other challenges, Wild Creek is a popular stop for local golfers. With a course that will challenge golfers of all levels, Wild Creek is also a bonanza for those that love great scenery during their round, as panoramic views of the High Sierras and Reno will be a player's partner for the round.

Wild Creek is rounded out with superb practice facilities, to go along with a par-3 executive course, making it the perfect place for players to sharpen their golfing skills.

Course Details

Year Built 1978
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Phelps (1978) Brad Benz (1978)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.8
255 Reviews (255)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 34
Water Hazards 27
Undulating Greens 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 19
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 33
Near the Airport 11
Worth the Drive 11

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Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great challenge

This is always a good time. Very fun and challenging course. I found a couple of the fairways a little soggy but all in all it was in very nice shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible

Honestly I have played a lot of courses and gotta day this is the worst course condition in any course I have played and any time of year. It is like they left the sprinklers on for like 12 hrs straight. IT was SoAKed. I lost so many good balls cause I couldn’t find them plugged in the fairways. And possibly the worst course layout in history!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has a tough design very challenging

Love the course need to improve my game to beat it lol

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Day playing golf

Great golf and a wonderful staff! The customer service was exceptional!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

If you have realistic expectations, this place delivers

Don't expect Pebble Beach's rules, benefits, pampering, course marshals, or amenities for about $40 per round.
For a relaxed day of golf where you can have some fun in the sun and catch some great views of the valley, this is a great place to do it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Good course, changes in elevation make it unique. Too bad the state is trying to close this course to build a school.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course w/ Excellent Views

One of my favorites in the Reno/Sparks area. This course can play difficult - moderate depending on the tees you play from. Usually some wind on the course, but overall the greens are in great shape and roll very nicely. Fairways and tee box are kept well too, just watch out for the randomly located marmot hole( these guys are all over the course). I usually play as a single(and get a HOT DEAL) and always get put with another group and everyone has always been friendly. This course is owned and operated by the city of Sparks -which is well maintained-, but can bring out the hackers and some five-somes slowing the speed of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is not well maintained

For those who may not know, this course has been designated as a future high school site and the course is pending closure. In the meantime it’s kept open and is “operational”. The course is minimally maintained and staffed and is barely functional for the fee they charge for regular play. It is not a $50 course and at best it would be a good deal to play here for < $20, including cart. Unless the plans change for the school site and properly maintaining the course for continuing use, don’t plan on paying > $20. Too bad as this was at one time a very good course and the online deals were very good.
Sorry to see it in the state and condition it gotten to.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very fair course. You can see virtually every landing spot off the tee. Played with 3 friendly locals who were a lot of fun. Above average greens, below average tee boxes but you could move the ball around to find a good spot. Good value for those visiting Reno. Only 10 minutes from Grand Sierra Resort.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging Public Course a Good Value

This is one of the tougher public courses I have played and was in good shape for late spring. Has some short but tight fairway holes with plenty of hazards (water, scrub bush), elevation changes, with visually daunting 9th and 18th holes. Not a pristine-condition course, but affordable. They offer a cheap $25 senior deal on Tuesdays. Play it now, since the course is slated to be developed into housing sometime soon (but after this season).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was fine but the wind was very strong. Maybe as high as 30 to 40 mph

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring golf

Reasonable price for the quality of play. Fairways in good shape but don't go too far off the playing field. Desert will kill your game, adding several Strokes for errant shots.

Not many trees but fairways are easily defined by shrubs and grass against the desert floor.

Fun to play and great place for photos.

Enjoy a challenge but still nice for the weekend hacker.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice weather

Slow greens course banged up just wanted to play it before the city closed it

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

So sad.

This is a great course. It is both easy to play with enough of a challenge to keep it interesting. It is affordable for us little people.
The sad part. Local politicians have decided to tear this course down and build a High School. Even though when you are on the course you will notice miles of unused free space north and west of this location. Of course this would not affect these greedy fat cats since they all live on fancier golf courses than us little people (voters) can afford.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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