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4.3
943 Reviews (943)
5 Stars
517
4 Stars
327
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
90.6%
Recommend this course
874 out of 943 reviews
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4.4
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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4.3
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 50 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
943 Reviews (943)

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 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Ridge

Golf course in poor shape. Recently punched and greens were too long ,unmowed, and not top dressed
very well. All in all very disappointing, course very wet
in some places casual water everywhere. Some holes nearly unplayable

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

tough course

This is a very changlllening course but fun,the course and greens were under maintaince,greens all sanded heavy,lots of trouble if your an average or somewhat not a low handicap player,I found it fun even as a single,would have been better to pair with someone,and alot of green renovation or dressings,I liked it and will play again with someone with me,tough be ready,also had to rush due to fire reports near my home,so next time I'll slow down and have a better experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course was better than expected

This is a quality course, challenging, but also very fun for average golfers. The afternoon price of $31 for 18 with a cart was exceptional for a course of this quality. I recommend trying it at least once, and I am sure you will return often. I will!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Good Layout, Equipment needs improvement

The course was in very good shape especially the greens. The people were courteous and customer oriented. The golf carts, at least the one we picked, are in less than acceptable shape and in need of a thorough cleaning.

We would return for the challenge of a good foothills layout.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course is challenging for a fun golf experience!

The Ridge is a beautiful and majestic golf course with a challenging course set up! I played from the blue tees and all aspects of the game from tee drives, approach shots, short game, and putts were just awesome. Greens were in great condition!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoy the Round

The Ridge is a very good golf course with plenty of challenges. The fairways are tests of accuracy and planning with hazards on the sides and periodically crossing them. The greens are very fast and heavily contoured. It takes time to get used to these greens. It was hot but there was plenty of water available to drink. Don't forget to enjoy the scenery around you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very tough course

A good day of golf is always better at The Ridge. It's my favorite course. Drives must be accurate, approach shots must be spot-on, putts must be on line and speed is your best friend. If, mostly when, you get into trouble, it is difficult to recover there. It seems there's something (trees, water, sand or forced carries) in every place I want to hit the durn ball. Bring your A game. The longest tees there are more than I can handle. The course is in great condition and the greens are fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Scenic course

The fairways and greens were well kept and very scenic. Front desk personnel was very friendly and helpful. Cart girl drove past us the front nine without asking if we needed anything. Geese are a problem on this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

Very fun and difficult course. The greens have different levels and can frustrate if you aren't on your game. The only reason I'm not giving this course a better review is because of the customer service, which could use a lot of work. We had to cancel our first tee time because we were given incorrect information when we booked it and they wouldn't honor that. Then, on the back nine, our cart started to malfunction. We called for another and it never came. Great course but they need to do a better job of running the place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Eat Your Wheaties

I'm a 15 handicap. The Ridge is very difficult and you will pay dearly for poor ball striking. With that said, I had an absolute blast and need to return asap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fantastic course and unbelievable value

I normally never write reviews but I have to say that this course is one of the best courses I've played in the Sacramento area. I live in the Bay Area and I have to say that this course is better than most of the courses there. The course is in fantastic shape, is definitely on the challenging side given the slope on many of the holes. This course has lots of bunkers and a good amount of water, creeks splitting the fairways, carry's off the tees and over greens as well. It was one of the most memorable courses I've played. Not only is this course amazing but the fee was so amazingly fantastice. We paid ($60) for four of us (two adults and two juniors) with a 3:10pm tee time. The pro shop is fantastic as well - super friendly and accomodating. I would give this place a 6 or 7 on a scale of 1 to 5 - it's that good. I wished I lived closer to this place. Great job to The Ridge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

"Heaven Can Wait"

Before you go to heaven you should play this course. I did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 164
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent golf course and friendly staff

This course was fun and challenging, we definetly play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

The course was in fantastic condition. It's a very challenging course and in great shape. If they could have made it about 10-15 degrees cooler that would have been awesome. Still one of my favorite courses.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So slow we quit after the fourth hole!

Nice coarse!! We quit after the fourth hole. It took us 1.3 hrs to finish the fourth hole. Completely disappointed!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course on a hot day

Had a blast, got a great deal on the round and then almsot on one on the course due to tthe heat.

Tought course but fair, used every club in the book.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite

Cart problem
Auto stopped. Had to walk the last two holes as the cart showed return to path even though I was on the path

Conditions Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in great shape.

The fairways are great and greens very smooth. The course is a real challenge and fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

The Ridge is always a good course to challenge your skills. Undulating fairways and fast greens always makes you think before you choose. Mistakes can be costly, while good shots can be rewarded

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice layout, scenic views

course was in great shape. fairways and rough had a nice cut, bunkers were in really good shape, haven't seen white soft sand like that in years, and of course the greens were the same as always, PGA ready. play can be slow due to the time spent on the greens, they are challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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