Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee, California, USA | GolfPass
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4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7177 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.7

Golfers can truly experience High Sierra golf at its finest at Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee, not far from the busting town of Reno. Located more than 6,000 feet above sea level, Coyote Moon is a delight for the senses, as the well-maintained fairways lead to blissful, panoramic views.

Part of what makes Reno and the High Sierras an outstanding golf destination, Coyote Moon was designed by former PGA Tour pro Brad Bell. This is a course that will challenge every level of golfer, and many make sure their vacation plans include a stop at this wilderness wonderland of a golf course.

With 18 scenic holes that overlook the Sierra Nevada ridgeline, Coyote Moon Golf Course gives players a true challenge. Because while the high altitudes will add distance to drives, the many trees will add a serious challenge, as will Trout Creek, which meanders throughout the course, With great service and conditions, Coyote Moon is a High Sierra gem.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season May - October
Architect Brad Bell (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards are accepted.
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.5
152 Reviews (152)

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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
First Time Playing

Crazy Beautiful

Such a great and challenging track! Every hole is original and fun. Perfect for the mountain area with greens that present interesting surprises. Had an awesome time and even had a visit or two from a couple coyotes. They didn’t bother us, but just wanted to make sure we were having a good time.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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3.0
Verified Purchaser

Pace of play

My only gripe. I wasn't able to finish 15 before we drove to the parking lot. Tee'd off at 1:40pm.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Mountain course

The greens were just a little bumpy in a few areas, otherwise nice conditions. The amazing views are what bring me back. the wildlife is kinda cool to. We had no locust issues at all. At the time of this review a few of the other courses were having big locust problems.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens need help, snow frost cancer.

Pace of play was ridicules and way beyond slow.

Played the course many times, but someone dropped the ball on keeping pace of play. May be the last time we play this course the we have loved for over ten years.
Thanks

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Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

My New NorCal Favorite

First off let me say I showed up and showed them the tee time I booked (in confidence), which I soon learned was the wrong day.. The staff was super friendly and accomodating and gave me a tee time on the spot for my purchased rate. The course was looking sharp, (especially since there was a close fire to the proximity only a couple days prior. A couple of the greens had some work to do but for a course that was 10 feet under snow this winter it's hard to complain. I really enjoyed the layout and the various turns and twists..(especially the boulders).. Get out to this track and give it a go! NOYE: I played Old Greenwood a few days prior and think this place was better..

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Coyote Moon Thoughts

Great course, decent speed of play. Late spring snow and ice apparently caused green damage but overall the course was in very good shape. The driving range is non-existent or at least has only a 20-yard carry into a net. It allows you to warm up your swing but with no distance to determine if you are hitting your ball correctly. The short game chipping and putting greens are excellent. $195 mid summer green fee is a bit steep but the course played nicely and their rental clubs are decent. Overall a beautiful course free of noise and homes. I will definitely play it again if I am visiting Tahoe.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Layout and Conditions

Excellent course Layout, conditions, fast greens and very friendly staff members. Thank you!
Only the pace of play was slow, because they played with 5 or 8 men in one flight....but the Club Management was flexible so that I could finish at the end the 18 holes.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coyote Moon

Love this course. Beautiful, through the forest. Course conditions were excellent. Recommend calling pro shop for reservations, don’t use GolfNow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great golf course

Beautiful lay out, with gorgeous views
Some greens were a bit bumpy but otherwise golf course was in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

All the alpine views on a fair and challenging track

Loved everything about this course! So much so we were supposed to go home but changed our plans to play it a second time. The only bummer is the frost damage on some greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 204
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Coyote Crawl, disappointed

The pace of play here is pretty bad. Our round took just over 5 hours and we waited literally on every tee box as we watched the group in front of us wait for the group in front of them. And we waited on every fairway to hit our approach shot. The cart girl told me that the day before, rounds were pushing 6 hours. And the card attendant intimated that they tend to have piece of play issues here. For what they're charging for green fees here, they need to do a better job managing pace of play. It's simply is not enjoyable standing around on a golf course and waiting and waiting.

As for the practice facilities, they have no range but a very small area with some cheesy nets tied to trees and two worn out mats. Again, for what they're charging for green fees here, they can do better. The practice green was nice and well maintained though.

As for course conditions, overall they were good. A few too many tee boxes though had a lot of wear on them and a few of the greens had some minor issues. Again, for what they're charging for green fees here, they can do better.

As for the course, there are a lot of elevation changes and undulating fairways. Flat lies are a little more the exception and not the rule. And shot selection is critical on a lot of holes. Use the wrong club and you'll be spending a lot of time in the woods looking for your ball. You won't be using your driver a whole lot here. The layout can be quirky at times, especially a few holes on the back nine. And our group was talking about the 18th being a less than satisfying finishing hole.

Honestly, I was expecting a better experience here, especially for what they're charging. I've played much nicer courses and had much better experiences for a lot less money. Until they drop their green fees or improve pace of play, I won't go back.

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Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great resort course

Beautiful course in beautiful setting. Not to be missed. Hole 13 is breathtaking. Very fair course with no trick holes. Stay on fairway and you will be rewarded. Nice puttable greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning course/great condition/awful pace of play

I played Coyote Moon for the first time yesterday and this course was incredible. The setting was amazing and the course was in amazing shape. Truly one of the best courses I have been too. Unfortunately the pace of play was one of the worst I have seen. It took about 4 hours to play 13 holes. I wasn't even able to finish my round because I had to catch my flight. They did not have an employee even trying to keep the pace at a respectable level which was disappointing given the course was not cheap. No golf course of this level should allow a round to take 6 hours. If they can fix this issue this course would be elite.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition!!

Good condition, good greens!! Challenging course!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is the one to play in Truckee

Grays Crossimg and Old Greenwood are nearby but this is the one to play.

Staff were friendly and course was beautiful and fun to play. This one will make my play again list.

Difficulty Moderate
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