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4.5
137 Reviews (137)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
94.1%
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126 out of 137 reviews
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4.0
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
1.0
Amenities
3.5
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4.3
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Conditions
4.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
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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

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
137 Reviews (137)

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Reviews 203
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.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
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 4
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, but no range, and very slow pace

This is a beautiful golf course, challenging yet fair and fun to play. The issues are that there is no marshall or ranger to move slow groups along and pace of play suffers because of it, as our round (2pm tee time) took over five hours to complete. It is also kind of disappointing for the prices charged, that there is no driving range to warm up pre-round, just a couple of mats with a net, which was crowded and there was a substantial wait to get one of the two mats to hit from. Anyhow, amazing golf course, but for the money, the lack of driving range and turtle pace of play was disappointing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Place To Play

Nice course. A little pricey but worth it. Staff is great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing

Great course, bring some extra balls. The only downfall, traps are a little janky

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 146
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Missouri Advisor
First Time Playing

Loved The Layout

Loved this course and loved the fact that you were out in the wilderness and there were ZERO houses on the course! It may have helped that we were the first tee time, but we saw deer on almost every hole the entire day. Conditions were fantastic and it's a beautiful place. Don't get there early to hit range balls as there is no range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Expensive Round

First time at Coyote Moon. Greens were extremely slow due to groundskeepers watering the greens during the ENTIRE round. Very frustrating. Some fairways were very thin and bare spots very noticeable. This is a course where "course knowledge" is incredibly important and unfortunately, management doesn't provide much in-round assistance. Other than that, course was nice. Also, no driving range (2 small netted hitting boxes in the woods are all that is available) makes the round more frustrating.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Willy Coyote Moon

Great course and great staff make for a great golf day. Then when your driving along you get to see a lot of the local wildlife.

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