Reno Golf Trip Planning Guide
Reno punches way above its weight for a golf trip. Mountain courses with Sierra views, a revitalized Midtown bar scene, and casino nightlife without the Vegas price tag. Fly direct into RNO and you are 10 minutes from everything.
4 courses · 4 restaurants · 3 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
RNO (10 min drive)
$50–$300
$300/night
2 of 4
~$333/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Reno. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Montreux Golf & Country Club — mountain, $175–$300 · 4.7★
Jack Nicklaus design that hosted the PGA Tour Barracuda Championship — private but resort access available
Brasserie Saint James — upscale, $$$ · 4.5★
Elevated French-American cuisine in a beautifully restored Midtown building — great group energy
Death & Taxes — cocktail · Open late
Speakeasy-style craft cocktail bar in Midtown — dark, moody, and excellent drinks
Day 2
ArrowCreek Golf Club (Legend Course) — mountain, $80–$150 · 4.5★
Arnold Palmer design perched above the city with panoramic views of Reno and the Truckee Meadows
Grand Sierra Resort Casino — 3-6 hours, $0–$300/pp
Massive casino resort with bowling, movie theater, and driving range on site
Louis' Basque Corner — casual, $$ · 4.6★
Family-style Basque dinner with picon punch, lamb, and communal tables — a Reno institution since 1967
The Emerson — patio · Open late
Midtown hangout with a big patio, fire pits, and strong cocktails — the group pre-game spot
Day 3
Wolf Run Golf Club — mountain, $75–$140 · 4.4★
Challenging mountain layout with Sierra Nevada views and some of the best conditioning in northern Nevada
Truckee River Whitewater Rafting — 2-3 hours, $40–$80/pp
Class 2-3 rapids right through downtown Reno — a surprisingly fun half-day add
The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery — brewpub, $$ · 4.4★
House-brewed beers and spirits in a converted railroad depot — great food menu too
Peppermill Fireside Lounge — cocktail · Open late
Iconic 70s lounge with fire pits, neon, and scorpion bowls — a must-visit Reno landmark
Course-by-Course Guide
Reno has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Wolf Run Golf Club
PremiumChallenging mountain layout with Sierra Nevada views and some of the best conditioning in northern Nevada
ArrowCreek Golf Club (Legend Course)
PremiumArnold Palmer design perched above the city with panoramic views of Reno and the Truckee Meadows
Lakeridge Golf Course
SolidRobert Trent Jones II design with an island green par-3 — best value in the Reno area
Montreux Golf & Country Club
Bucket ListJack Nicklaus design that hosted the PGA Tour Barracuda Championship — private but resort access available
Where to Stay
Reno has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1200/night
Sleeps 10–16 · South Reno or Galena Forest — mountain-adjacent homes near ArrowCreek and Montreux
$300–$900/night
Sleeps 8–14 · Downtown Reno — casino hotel suites at Grand Sierra, Peppermill, or Atlantis
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Brasserie Saint James
$$$Elevated French-American cuisine in a beautifully restored Midtown building — great group energy
Louis' Basque Corner
$$Family-style Basque dinner with picon punch, lamb, and communal tables — a Reno institution since 1967
The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery
$$House-brewed beers and spirits in a converted railroad depot — great food menu too
Sterling's Seafood Steakhouse
$$$$Classic high-end steakhouse inside Silver Legacy with big-group private dining
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Death & Taxes
Late NightSpeakeasy-style craft cocktail bar in Midtown — dark, moody, and excellent drinks
The Emerson
Late NightMidtown hangout with a big patio, fire pits, and strong cocktails — the group pre-game spot
Peppermill Fireside Lounge
Late NightIconic 70s lounge with fire pits, neon, and scorpion bowls — a must-visit Reno landmark
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Grand Sierra Resort Casino
Massive casino resort with bowling, movie theater, and driving range on site
Truckee River Whitewater Rafting
Class 2-3 rapids right through downtown Reno — a surprisingly fun half-day add
Reno Brewing District Tour
Walk between IMBIB, Lead Dog, and Pigeon Head in Midtown — the craft beer scene is legit
Sage Street Clay Sports
Sporting clays and trap shooting with mountain backdrop — great group competition
Lake Tahoe Day Trip
45 minutes to the most beautiful lake in America — Sand Harbor beach or Emerald Bay hike
Getting There
Fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) — it's a 10-minute drive to Reno. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Reno Tahoe Limousine and Sierra West Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.