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4.3
939 Reviews (939)
5 Stars
515
4 Stars
325
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
90.1%
Recommend this course
870 out of 939 reviews
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.2%
Recommend this course
23 out of 27 reviews
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4.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Ridge consistently delivers a thoughtfully designed layout that rewards course management and strategic shot-making. Welcoming staff, strong value, and well-maintained fairways keep golfers returning season after season.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6749 yards
Slope 144
Rating 73.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1999) Donald Knott (1999) Gary Linn (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
939 Reviews (939)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 44
Patio Dining 29
19th Hole Scenic Views 27
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 75
Elevation Changes 67
Bunkers 59
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 61
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 46
Locals 40
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 74
Convenient to the City 35
In the 'Burbs 13

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Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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5.0

Gem in the hills!

Ever since moving to the Greater Sacramento area in 2016 I try to play different courses around the region...and every time I keep finding myself back at the Ridge! The price is right (often on golfmoose, hard to beat) and the facility is always great! Greens are kept well, tee boxes are great, fairways, when I find them, are solid. Love playing the ridge, and looking forward to our next trip up the hill!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/16/2019

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Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good challenge!

I love this course, its a good challenge for my skill level and the course is always in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/16/2019

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best in town

Best course in Sacramento area IMO. Elevated tee boxes, good views, true greens. Top of my list, fo sho!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/02/2019

Thank you so much for your 5 star review and kind words. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough greens!

Great facilities, very nice course. Held annual company tournament here in September and was very happy with the event. The greens continue to baffle me!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/02/2019

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging course

Love playing this course. It's a challenge yet has a few "friendly" holes. Couple of uphill Par 4's difficult to reach in regulation if you're not a long ball hitter. A few greens (with tough pin placement) will make you think twice which way the ball is breaking. Overall the course is fun to play and I would highly recommend.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor greens

I understand the greens need to be sanded, but they

were also too dry and the fairways too wet.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/02/2019

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast Green, even after sanding

Played yesterday and overall, course was in great shape. Would rate it a 5 star but greens recently sanded but give it a couple weeks and it’ll be back to 5 star. That said, even with sanded greens, they still play very fast. This is one of the best groomed public courses you can play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

This course is always in great shape and fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/02/2019

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Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a Value!

I am not a HUGE fan of RTJ Jr designs but this course felt a bit different; some of the bunkering and green complexes felt like MacKenzie styled design. Course was in really good shape and greens were outstanding for being one of the last groups of the day.

And for $35 on a Saturday with a cart, it's hard to come up with a better value in the Sacramento area (we walked Haggin Oaks in the morning for $50).

Will definitely be coming back if I am in the Sacramento area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/24/2020

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Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course in great shape. There’s nothing to complain about here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/24/2020

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Get in the hole !!!!

Great time of the year to be golfing in this area especially the Ridge golf course, the greens are well kept and the fairways is well maintained

Love to play here !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/24/2020

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No goose poop

Best course I’ve played all summer hot deal + rewards got me a round at the Ridge for $10. Fantastic shape for late summer greens will test your A game. It’s like Auburn Valley and Whitney Oaks had a demon child and his name is The Ridge. Played last season and the goose poop was terrible... but not a problem yesterday all in all a great day for golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very consistent condition

Great layout, very good condition, fun course, highly recommend

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Ridge is Challenging

Excellent course, quite hilly & difficult with many tight greens protected by sand traps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

ISSUE WITH PROMO CODE

THIS IS NOT A REVIEW.!

WHY IS IT THAT ALL MY 6 PROMO CODES ARE INVALID WHEN I TRY TO REDEEM THEM... I DON’T LIKE WHAT’S HAPPENING!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained course

First time playing the course. Upon arrival, the staff working the desk was very helpful. I told him that it was my first time playing the course so he explained the course and what to watch out for and approach shots. Good advice! I shot a 92 from blue tees. The fairways and greens were in excellent shape. The tee boxes were nicely mowed and had excellent turf to hit off. The only flaw were the bunkers. They were slightly compacted needed turning, no issues hitting out onto greens. Overall, excellent course! I had a late tee time and a hot deal and it was a hot day, took only three hours to finish. It was wide open until the last four holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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