Donner Ski Ranch

We got lost trying to find hole #1, but after that just a few hiccups finding holes. Great layout, fantastic views, was nice and cool in the morning. We were there early and it was a bit chilly so no ... show more ›

We got lost trying to find hole #1, but after that just a few hiccups finding holes. Great layout, fantastic views, was nice and cool in the morning. We were there early and it was a bit chilly so no problem with skeeters. The waiver book was on a pulpit outside the door of the restaurant. Afterwards, ate a late breakfast at the restaurant.... Good stuff!! Highly recommend this course.

This course is located on private property (the ski ranch). You are supposedly supposed to go into the restaurant to sign a waiver and presumably prove that you are a registered guest or resident of ... show more ›

This course is located on private property (the ski ranch). You are supposedly supposed to go into the restaurant to sign a waiver and presumably prove that you are a registered guest or resident of the ranch . However, the ski ranch is closed during the summer months and the course is not playable during the ski season which runs 6-8 months in this area. That said, I just walked onto the course since the restaurant was closed for the summer. The layout is simply outstanding and it’s not overgrown because it winds it’s way up and down the mountain and ski slopes. Hole 5 is unreal with the best view I’ve ever seen overlooking a mountain lake and surrounded by mountains. Holes 16 and 18 are bombs away down the mountain with hole 18 being a reachable 600 ft par 3! Tons of fun! I’ll post pictures on here if I can. The tee pads are rubber and good enough. The baskets are newer Innova dispatcher pro baskets. The signage on each hole is poor. Other than that, this course would be perfect hence my A- rating.