Golf, Kit Carson and Railroads

Golfing Carson City, Nevada
"The Divine Nine"
Part 1

by Anthony Scaggs
Golf Clubs, Golf Resorts, Golf Courses

Question:

What do Major Ormsby, Kit Carson, Santa Claus, railroads, and golf have in common?

tick, tick, tick--BONG!

Answer: Carson City, Nevada.

The capital of Nevada was named after Kit Carson, the legendary guide for the John C. Fremont mapping expedition. Major William Ormsby was instrumental in developing and founding the Nevada Territory. He was killed in the Pyramid Lake Wars. Also named after the Major was the Ormsby House Hotel/Casino referred to as the "Grand Old Lady". Her face-lift and expansion will be completed in 2002.

Carson City is located in the heart of the "Divine Nine," a group of golf courses nestled around Carson City and in Carson Valley. On my first visit, I played Silver Oak Golf Club and Dayton Valley Golf Club.