As we round the corner into the new year, Divine 9 courses in Carson City and Carson Valley have a number of deals and events lined up for the holidays and beyond.

Put down the clubs and bring your appetite to Antoci’s at The Golf Club Genoa Lakes, Dec. 16 and Dec. 28. Antoci’s Italian Restaurant will re-open for these two nights. Chef Brandon Kealoha will bring back some old favorites and unveil some new delicacies. Reservation are required and we will seat between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Call or email Marie Stokes at (775) 782-6645 maries@genoalakes.com. Space is limited so reserve early.

Ring in the new year with fine dining and party favors on New Year’s Eve at Genoa Lakes. Cocktails and appetizers begin at 6 p.m. inside Antoci’s and will move into the banquet room for a full dining experience featuring theme room stations of American, Italian and French food served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A decadent desert display tops off the evening, with a 9 p.m. ringing in of the new year. The cost is $60 per person (Plus tax and gratuity). Includes Champagne toast, party favors, a 9 p.m. balloon drop and dancing until 10 p.m. Reservations required (775) 782-6645 or maries@genoalakes.com.

Courses highlight 2012 memberships and season passes

Carson Valley Golf Course is wishing golfers a happy holidays by offering it valued-added 2012 season pass, which goes on sale Dec. 15. Family passes start at $999, single passes, $900 and couple passes at $1,550. Additional costs apply when adding golf cart. Click here for details.

Eagle Valley East and Eagle Valley West golf courses in Carson City have 2012 membership deals on both courses. Early bird, 2012 gold, silver and bronze memberships as well as punch card rates are available. Click here for details.

Sunridge Golf Club in Carson City offers its 2012 annual and monthly membership packages. Buy your 2012 membership before December 31 and receive 20 percent off. For the annual package and here for the monthly package click here.

Winter specials

Winter specials continue at Silver Oak Golf and Event Center. Winter rates start at $25 per round which includes a cart. Sign up for eSpecials run exclusively through the Silver Oak website. Sign up here. Once again Silver Oak is holding its holiday food drive. Bring 3 or more cans of food or non-perishable food items and get a free bucket of driving range golf balls. Bring 5 or more and get a bucket of balls, a hot dog and a soft drink. All food donations will be sent to Friends in Service Helping Need (FISH).

Dayton Valley Golf Club in Dayton continues to offer $30 rounds with cart seven days a week.

Daily golf specials continue at Empire Ranch Golf Course through December into the new year. To make a reservation or for more information click here. Empire Ranch features three 9-hole courses: The Comstock, River and Sierra.

Don’t forget

A limited supply of 2012 “Ticket to Paradise” passes are available at a cost of $289, which amounts to nearly 50 percent off the retail price to play. This is nine rounds of golf at nine courses, a total of 171 holes, 70,000 yards, at a cost that is less than $33 a round. The “Ticket to Paradise” is transferable, making it a flexible gift idea that’s valid throughout 2012 for holidays, birthdays, business or self-indulgence. Play anytime from noon on Sunday through Thursday, excluding holidays, with scheduled tee times available up to 72 hours in advance.

The Divine 9’s lodging partners include Carson Valley Inn , Best Western Carson Station, Hampton Inn & Suites, The Plaza Hotel, Hardman House, Gold Dust West, Carson Nugget, Holiday Inn Express Carson City & Minden and Courtyard by Marriott – and all feature golf packages for individuals and groups. To buy your Ticket to Paradise click here.