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4.2
952 Reviews (952)
5 Stars
520
4 Stars
331
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
89.4%
Recommend this course
882 out of 952 reviews
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4.3
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 40 reviews
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4.2
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
Recommend this course
47 out of 53 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

4.2
952 Reviews (952)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good but slow

Great course. Play there all the time. They could really use a marshal when they are full. They allowed a couple of five-somes out, which is fine if they keep pace, but they didn't. Took my twosome 5 hrs to play a round. Could have used a marshal or the message system on the cart's gps to speed the slow groups up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Friday afternoon

We are average golfers, but have been to some great courses. The RIdge was in great condition, friday afternoon few people, so pace was excellent. Did not use food service, so no comment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

as usual great

Great weather to match a course in great shape.
Only minor complaint the ball marks on the greens
Can always find more than yours on every green, but not as many as other area courses. Come on players fix'em it's easy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 243
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Superior Course

One of the nicest courses I've played in quite awhile. Great layout, with spacious fairways, greens outstanding. Condition of tees, fairways, chipping areas and greens top notch. Only negative point some of the bunkers appeared to be washed out and hardpan. Wasn't in a bunker all day so can't rarte the sand condition. Green speed I'd rate as fast! I holed quite a few 6 - 10 footers since the greens rolled smooth and quick, also 3 putted a few. Carts have coolers and ice is available. Definate play if you get a chance and for the Hotdeal price it is a steal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Ridge

The course was in amazing condition. I had to change carts before playing, left my wallet in the other cart, the staff located my wallet an hr later and brought it to me with everything intact.
Great course, excellent service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Andrew

Great course in fantastic shape. Can't beat the quality for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent course to play

Wonderful course. Excellent layout that will use every club in your bag. Elevation changes adding to the shotmaking challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A wonderful rack

The Ridge is a beautiful and interesting course with the right amount of challenges. The course is fair, rewards good shots, and not so much if you hit poor ones. I look forward to the next round at The Ridge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging

Outstanding golf course. Always challenging and a treat to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
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
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