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Carson Ridge - Pony Express reviews
6
0
sansho
Experience:
13.1 years
63 played
6 reviews
Solid Pitch and Putt 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 23, 2020
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
-Putting area with 2 baskets
-Great beginner/warm up course
-Holes are very short which is ideal for a pitch and putt
-Tee maps very helpful for beginners (very accurate, flight paths, elevation, etc)
-Hole 1 is close to parking lot, and hole 9 loops back perfectly to the lot
-DD Veteran baskets catch nicely
-Great views of Carson Valley and eastern Sierras
-Great beginner/warm up course
-Holes are very short which is ideal for a pitch and putt
-Tee maps very helpful for beginners (very accurate, flight paths, elevation, etc)
-Hole 1 is close to parking lot, and hole 9 loops back perfectly to the lot
-DD Veteran baskets catch nicely
-Great views of Carson Valley and eastern Sierras
Cons:
-Holes can be too close together
-Sometimes you see multiple pins from a tee and need to re analyze map
-Not much shade
-Holes are too short to consider this a "real" 9 hole course
-Grey colored baskets are sometimes tough to see
-Sometimes you see multiple pins from a tee and need to re analyze map
-Not much shade
-Holes are too short to consider this a "real" 9 hole course
-Grey colored baskets are sometimes tough to see
Other Thoughts:
My 2.5 rating on this course is based as this is categorized as a typical 9 hole course. If it was just a pitch and putt rating I'd give it a 3.5-4.
This course is part of the new Carson Ridge DG Park which is an overall gem! The city really took their time with the whole design. A big parking lot, 2 basket putting area, 9 hole pitch and putt and then an 18 hole pro course. An excellent combination for all levels of play.
The general look of the course is similar to a lot of Northern NV desert courses with some trees and lots of manzanita throughout. Most of the holes are very short (90'-175') with the exception of hole 7 which is 270' downhill. Also, the obstacles aren't too intrusive to shots which leads well for a beginner course.
Hole 3 is the shortest hole on the course, but has a cool "landing zone" you must make it in to avoid a 1 stroke penalty. Very well manicured "green" with wood chips and an outer rock rim.
Hole 9 has an elevated basket to add some spice to the last hole.
Tee pads leave a bit to be desired with that hard type of aggregate but they all played well. I know it's practically impossible to have concrete tees anywhere in the Tahoe/Northern Nevada area so I get it. I could see some deterioration in years to come.
There are no trash cans throughout the course, just in the parking lot. Not really a con, just pack in and pack out.
Big handicap porta potty is only bathroom on site and it was actually very clean!
I played this course in May with highs in the 70s, but I could see this course in the dead of summer being pretty brutal if there's no cloud cover.
Overall it's a great little course to introduce someone to the game, take smaller children, or a quick warmup before the 18-hole Stadium course. Bring sunscreen, a hat, water, and I'd suggest wearing long pants.
This course is part of the new Carson Ridge DG Park which is an overall gem! The city really took their time with the whole design. A big parking lot, 2 basket putting area, 9 hole pitch and putt and then an 18 hole pro course. An excellent combination for all levels of play.
The general look of the course is similar to a lot of Northern NV desert courses with some trees and lots of manzanita throughout. Most of the holes are very short (90'-175') with the exception of hole 7 which is 270' downhill. Also, the obstacles aren't too intrusive to shots which leads well for a beginner course.
Hole 3 is the shortest hole on the course, but has a cool "landing zone" you must make it in to avoid a 1 stroke penalty. Very well manicured "green" with wood chips and an outer rock rim.
Hole 9 has an elevated basket to add some spice to the last hole.
Tee pads leave a bit to be desired with that hard type of aggregate but they all played well. I know it's practically impossible to have concrete tees anywhere in the Tahoe/Northern Nevada area so I get it. I could see some deterioration in years to come.
There are no trash cans throughout the course, just in the parking lot. Not really a con, just pack in and pack out.
Big handicap porta potty is only bathroom on site and it was actually very clean!
I played this course in May with highs in the 70s, but I could see this course in the dead of summer being pretty brutal if there's no cloud cover.
Overall it's a great little course to introduce someone to the game, take smaller children, or a quick warmup before the 18-hole Stadium course. Bring sunscreen, a hat, water, and I'd suggest wearing long pants.
4
1
pgriffitts
Experience:
4.5 years
3 played
1 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jan 24, 2020
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
This is a great course for those that are just getting into the sport (like myself). I like this course because it allows me to improve my game. It is also great for the kids to play.
Cons:
May not be much of a challenge for the more experienced players.
Other Thoughts:
I think this would be a good warm up course for those better players
