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Home to the PGA Tour's Reno-Tahoe Open (held in August) and the Century Celebrity Classic in July, Reno and its surrounding area is a hot spot for golf. There are 43 public golf courses and seven private courses in the area.
Here's a sampling of golf courses in the Reno/Sparks area to help you plan your time on the green:
 Arrowcreek Country Club
ArrowCreek Country Club
2905 ArrowCreek Parkway
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 850-4653
Architects: Arnold Palmer (The Legend Course), and John Harbottle III and Fuzzy Zoeller (The Challenge Course)
18 holes, par 72 (both courses)
Greens fees: Seasonal, $45-$100 including cart
Difficulty: For all levels
Interesting fact: ArrowCreek was named one of Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play."
Hotels nearby: Hampton Inn & Suites Reno, Residence Inn Reno, ExtendedStay America Reno-South Meadows, Hilton Garden Inn Reno
D'Andrea Golf Club
2900 S. D’Andrea Parkway
Sparks, NV 89434
(866) 465-3771
Architect: Keith Foster
18 holes, par 71
Greens fees: $35-$105, including golf cart
Difficulty: Fairly challenging
Interesting fact: D'Andrea Golf Club offers some of the most spectacular views in Sparks.
Hotels nearby: Fairfield Inn & Suites Reno Sparks, Super 8 Sparks/Reno Area, Western Village Inn & Casino, Nendels Inn, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
 LakeRidge Golf Course
LakeRidge Golf Course
1218 Golf Club Drive
Reno, NV 89519
(800) 815-6966
Architect: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
18 holes, par 72
Greens fees: $45-$100, including cart
Difficulty: Challenging
Interesting fact: LakeRidge Golf Course has been voted “Best of Reno” many times; known for its par 3 15th hole
Hotels nearby: Atlantis Casino Resort, Super 8 Meadow Wood Courtyard, Vagabond Inn Reno, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Residence Inn Reno
Northgate Golf Club
1111 Clubhouse Drive
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-7577
Architect: Benz & Poellet
18 holes, par 72
Greens fees: $42 – $48, including cart
Difficulty: Accurate hitters will have an advantage here over long shooters
Interesting fact: Northgate has been the host golf course of two Reno Open Tour events and is nicknamed the “St. Andrews of the Sierra."
Hotels nearby: Motel 6 Reno West, Carriage Inn, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Residence Inn Reno
 Resort at Red Hawk
The Resort at Red Hawk
6600 North Wingfield Parkway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-6000
Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (Lakes Course, public), Hale Irwin (Hills Course, private)
18 holes, par 72 (Lakes Course); 18 holes, par 71 (Hills Course)
Greens fees: $45-$125, including cart
Difficulty: Challenging
Interesting fact: The Resort at Red Hawk is the only Northern Nevada golf course to be voted eight times by Nevada Magazine as "Best Golf Course in Northern Nevada."
Nearby hotels: The Resort at Red Hawk, Fairfield Inn & Suites Reno Sparks, Nendels Inn, Super 8 Sparks/Reno Area, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
Wildcreek Golf Course
3500 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 673-3100
Architect: Phelps Benz & Assoc.
18 holes, par 72
Greens fees: $30-$59, including cart
Difficulty: Various levels
Interesting fact: Wildcreek Golf Course is a venue for PGA seniors
Hotels nearby: Nendels Inn, Courtyard at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Reno Sparks
Wolf Run Golf Club
1400 Wolf Run Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 851-3301
Architect: John Fleming
18 holes, par 72
Greens fees: $45-$80, including cart
Difficulty: Various levels
Interesting fact: Wolf Run is the home course to the University of Nevada Men's and Women's golf teams.
Hotels nearby: Virginia City Motel, Hampton Inn & Suites Reno, Residence Inn Reno, ExtendedStay America Reno-South Meadows, Hilton Garden Inn Reno
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