To
many, Reno
is a pleasant surprise
With the Sierras minutes away, and the awesome beauty of Lake
Tahoe less than an hour's drive, the Reno area was a natural
recipient of America's golf boom.
Any dedicated golfer who loves the scenery and ambiance of
the Wild West, some fun in the casinos and a good selection
of varied golf experiences will fully appreciate Reno's wares.
And while the Lake Tahoe area courses close from October until
May, the weather can still be beautiful and warm at Reno's 4,500
elevation.
Jann Tilzey of Western Discovery gets lots of feedback from
travel agents and golfers booking golf vacations in Reno through
her 4 Reno Golf.
One travel agent said: "I had never been to Reno and expected
a mini-Vegas. What a pleasant surprise to find a place that
is not only beautiful geographically, but loaded with great
golf courses, restaurants and entertainment. Although the properties
are smaller and less "pizazzy" than Vegas, they are, in my opinion
better."
And the golf tracks can hold their own, too.
Red
Hawk Golf Club at Wingfield Springs in the nearby town of
Sparks offers two excellent choices -- the Robert Trent Jones
II designed Lakes course and the Hale Irwin designed Hills course.
North of the Reno, Wildcreek Golf Club is set in the foothills
of the mountains and is an affordable alternative to some of
the area's pricier plays. You can play Reno's most talked about
hole, the par-3 15th at Lake Ridge. Don't let the 231 yards
scare you, because there is a 120 foot drop from tee to green.
Reno is less than an hour north of Lake Tahoe and Carson City.
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is nearby and you can get
to Reno by means of I-395.
Other area courses of note include
Wolf Run Golf Club and Arrow Creek. Montreaux Golf and Country
Club is an annual stop on the PGA Tour as well. Golfers will
find visiting these Reno courses you will not only find tracks
that match the quality and beauty of Las Vegas, but are also
considerably easier to get on.
Las Vegas - Reno
