I've had Cascata on my wish I could someday play list for awhile. Finally the stars lined up and had the opportunity to tee it up with the guru's on ... » More

I've had Cascata on my wish I could someday play list for awhile. Finally the stars lined up and had the opportunity to tee it up with the guru's on 7/24/2020.
It's exclusive It's highly acclaimed and It's an amazing golf experience. The forecaddies are an enhancement to the round and offer great assistance. David was a true professional.
20 miles from LV McCarran airport it's not far from the glamour and glitz of the LV strip. For the discriminating golfer it hit's the jackpot.
Staff makes you feel special and included like you belong there and are an old friend as soon as you arrive at the bag drop.
Some of the special amenities not available due to CV-19 restrictions but I'm sure they are as good as what we could use safely. I will definitely be back for the complete experience and review those someday. Would have loved to see my mantra "Birdie Chain" holder on my locker!
The eye candy of the Clubhouse (stream babbles through it) the course with the red rock
mountains framing the greenery, just fantastic. Course conditions the highest level.
Some fairways being re-sodded and aerated in areas. Summer time in the desert and the course holds up well in the heat. The greens PGA tourney quality.
That's what I can add to the other gurus reviews.
I had an issue with my driver shaft breaking in airline baggage coming in and the head fell off going to the driving range. Prompt attention by staff and I had a similar replacement in hand from their up to date rental clubs.
An appropriate place to proudly wear and display the Birdie Chain. Bring the bling! It's Vegas Baby!
I had a great time and a course worthy of day trip plane rides from and back to Sacramento.
Highly recommend.
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Played Monday 7/20 first tee time and we split into two pairs rather than 4-some. Caught by another two-some on the 13th hole. Pace of play 4 hours c... » More

Played Monday 7/20 first tee time and we split into two pairs rather than 4-some. Caught by another two-some on the 13th hole. Pace of play 4 hours could have been faster. But that's not the goal at such a nice facility on a summer morning in the Sierra.
Differences compared to Old Greenwood are stark in that CM is in the mountains with many more elevation changes, whereas OG is in the valley with mountain views much flatter geography. Coyote has no homes built around course so you are immersed in the woods feeling playing here.
Overall good conditions. Some greens have brown areas from winter kill but putt well and in good shape rolling medium. Not scary fast from above the hole. Fairways offer good lies and coverage. Rough cut low enough to advance out of there. Bunkers good without rakes though so a few footprints expected. Deer tracks too. Very peaceful here getting out early.
Compared to last year conditions I'd honestly say it's a very comparable, but maybe a star lower than last year.
The course is popular and very busy this year with local deals available and the closest neighboring course Tahoe Donner closed for the season rebuilding greens and tees.
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Played Sunday 8:30 as part of a tournament (NCGA) group. 107+ players using both tees resulting in a round of just about five hours POP.
Course i... » More

Played Sunday 8:30 as part of a tournament (NCGA) group. 107+ players using both tees resulting in a round of just about five hours POP.
Course is in great condition overall as they prep for the PGA tourney late July. Cart path only restrictions due to that although they had said to our organizer this would not be the case when he inquired about carts.
Rough is the real rough stuff. Ball often sits down deep in the landing areas off fairway. Little chance to advance extracting. Iron back in play the prudent choice. Lush and thick.
Fairways are good. Tee boxes level and good coverage. Bunkers have good sand coverage. No rakes (CV-19) Our rules provided lift clean and place option.
All course conditions as expected at a $$$ level facility.
Greens I felt were rolling a little slow. A few ball marks. Interesting undulations and large with many hole options.
Didn't use or go inside clubhouse. Range and #1 and #10 are away from the CH. Beverage cart out for service this day.
Overall a great summer weather in the mountains and better than average course conditions on the Jack Nicklaus design combine to make it a good day.
They have a short season and there are many course to choose in the Truckee area. The better conditioned ones are priced accordingly.
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Conditions very similar to the 7/4 review.
Greens roll ok. Medium fast and still show evidence of small tine aeration. It's summer and the super... » More

Conditions very similar to the 7/4 review.
Greens roll ok. Medium fast and still show evidence of small tine aeration. It's summer and the superintendent's are more interested in health of the greens than flat and fast surfaces.
Paired with a couple of long time friends, one a fine player. Fun to give him some advice on his first time around. My 18 years experience and his ability to hit it where he aimed most times. In addition GPS on carts handy for distancing shots.
The Ridge in it's 20th year continues to provide great venue, staff and conditions with consistency.
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Played 7/4/20 white tees 69.1/129 Read my other reviews for more details. Just the facts here.
Course is in good shape. Since last visit (6/20... » More

Played 7/4/20 white tees 69.1/129 Read my other reviews for more details. Just the facts here.
Course is in good shape. Since last visit (6/20) the greens have been small tine punched, almost completely healed. Running a little slow but downhill putts still running out. A couple had some brown spots.
Another week and all conditions should be terrific.
Bunkers are machine worked and have been watered to settle the sand. When they dry out should be ideal.
Rough 3" average you can advance ok in most cases. Through the green the course is well watered and well kept.
Back to "normal" golf carts with divot mix, rakes in bunkers, Holes and pins like they should be pre-CV19.
One of my favorite venues in this area. Most always great conditions and excellent service.
They are celebrating 20 year anniversary this year and I have been playing it for 18.
Happy 4th!
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