"Founded in the same year our country entered World War I by renowned golf expert Mrs. Gourtley Dunn Webb, the Washoe County Golf Course has a history as storied and colorful as the city in which it resides. Originally opened as a members-only club, Washoe turned public shortly after the depression. "

--http://www.washoegolf.org/course_history/

"The Shoe" is beautiful and maintained to perfection. I have played ball golf here a couple times and it is very challenging. Even from the blue tees.

As can be imagined, the quality of the course can be felt just driving on to the property and it does not disappoint. Everything that would be expected of a top shelf golf course is here.

The disc golf equipment is well maintained and the signage is great. And yes! it's possible to play it in the winter. In fact the local club hosts a winter time tournament so layer up, put on your water proof shoes and hit the links.

Long. Bring a 400ft arm as there are only two baskets that at near the 300ft mark. Or, have a great upshot from 200ft.

The course length is "9740ft" but from the parking lot and back expect to put in about 3.75 miles of walking.
This is due to the distance between baskets and having to walk around the greens to avoid being hit by a golf ball. "LOOK BOTH WAYS" when crossing fairways.

I didn't give it a five because as a disc golf course all the baskets are pretty straight and flat. Most tee shots are long hyzers.

I lost one of my favorite discs in the pond on #1.
On #7, I aim far to the right of the pond. It's 900ft so it doesn't add any strokes but it does eliminate the possibility of your disc getting wet. Left is a fairway.

Tees and Baskets on #1, #11 and #12 have been moved so they are not where Udisc has them.
#12 is 1/3 the way down the fairway on the right side up on the side hill. #12 basket is correct on udisc.

Best time to play is AM during the week and it's especially slow when it's raining. It does get slippery when wet.

Ball golf course added disc golf mostly between fairways. You will most likely not lose discs here, limited shrubs, but a fair amount of trees that are spaced fairly apart and not requiring impossible shots to navigate around. A good number of par 4s and a 900 foot par 5 so great course for big arms. Well designed to make best use of spaces between ball golf holes. Brand new baskets and nice rubber tee pads. Good signage, but sometimes spacing between holes is far so grab a map. I couldnt find this course on udisc since its so new.

You do have to contend with ball golfers, so pay attention, be respectful and yell fore when required. Keep your head up as you could get beaned by a golf ball if not aware of your surroundings. I went on weekdays so it wasn't busy, but I heard you need to make reservations at busy times.

It costs $10 to play, which is entirely fair to play such an excellent course. Playing on grass rocks! I could only play the front 9 due to the back 9's closure because of mud and recent snow. I've played about 20 courses in my life and I'd rate this in my top 3. Hats off to the course designers and golf course ownership/management for making great use of the land between ball golf fairways! i hope more ball golf courses do the same. I can't wait to return.

A big plus for us desert rats in northern Nevada, much of the course is played on grass...sweet, soft grass! If leaving your gaiters and hiking boots at home is not enough reason to play this course, consider that the course designers installed permanent Innova Discatcher Pro 28's,with 28 chains, these baskets simply catch discs! This course plays at just shy of 10,000 feet in length, coming in at a hefty par 67. Holes range in length from 324 ft to 900 ft, so a nice variety for all abilities. Many of the holes are between the golf course fairways with tight and low overhanging trees. Bomb your drive over the fairways or crank a low show between the trees. You may want to consider renting a cart, based on availability or walk the course for the ultimate experience. Another plus, The Shoe restaurant and bar, serving up great food and drink!

Course is only available during select times due to the normally busy public golf course and they require reservations, although if not busy sure they would allow walk-ons. Also power carts may not always be available as they are offered first to golfers. And since we share the course with golfers, your first few times out may seem a little confusing...where should I drive my cart, should I wait for them to finish the hole before i throw....Is it ok to play thru since disc golfers tend to play much faster. Use common golf etiquette and show respect for all players.

Washoe Disc Golf Course is a great addition to the burgeoning disc golf scene in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. With the variety of holes get ready to use your entire arsenal of discs