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4.3
942 Reviews (942)
5 Stars
517
4 Stars
326
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
90.5%
Recommend this course
873 out of 942 reviews
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4.4
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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4.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
18
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
89.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 49 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
942 Reviews (942)

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 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Serious golf at it's best

Great course. Championship caliber. All you ever wanted for an excellent golf experience. It's my new favorite around Sacramento.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

Traveled from Carson City, NV to play golf since our courses are covered in snow right now. Looked on GolfNow.com to find a course to play and found The Ridge. Excellent price and was able to book a round as a single. That is really important for me when I travel instead of taking a chance of going to a course blind and not knowing if I will get out or not. Course was in very good shape and the staff were terrific in providing answers to any questions I had. Would definitely play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Day

The course was in great shape. I would have liked to see a cart girl for drinks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is always in good condition and challenging......

We like to play this course because its always in good condition and the the layout is challenging and beautiful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good

I like the traps, they are lighter than sand.
Difficult the longer you are off the tee.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough but well maintained

Tough hole placements on greens, great course, very well maintained, overall a great and beautiful experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

It was well maintained . Path only because it just rained, so that was probably why the pace was slow. There was a lot of uphill shots. Every green has at least one big level change on it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful, Easy access, good test of Golf

Multiple approaches on many holes, 2-3 tiered Greens some w/ False Fronts. Always challenges putting skills. Large course for Long Hitters. Great verity in Hole Layouts Keeps you coming back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and Fast

There are many challenging holes but when pace of play is fast it makes it more fun. Also lots of greens with opportunities to show off your putting skills. Nice GPS unit on each cart.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun to play

This course had a great variety of short and long holes with many uphill and downhill features.
This was a great place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Superior course

Very well maintained and very challenging. Excellent value for the money. I will play this course as often as I can.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Robert Trent Jones Jr

The course designer's name says it all. This Trent Jones Jr course is very challenging yet fair. There are many short par 4's that are the true definition of risk-reward holes. The course is in great shape. The only negative comment would be all of the goose droppings on one of the greens on the back nine. Had a great time and played in less than 4 hours on a Wednesday afternoon. Would recommend to all who love playing a beautiful course that may increase your handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fun course to play

This is a very fun course to play. As with any course you need to play from the proper tees to match one's ability. Very nice setting and good food in the clubhouse.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

foothill setting

a course with many different teeing grounds for all levels
of play. challenges include water, sand, sloping fariways, and undulating greens. only problem i found was the pace of play
was furnereal. as the 3rd group out on a friday morning i would
expect to take no longer than 4 hours. ran 45 minutes longer.
gps system was the best i've seen. only reason for this slow a pace must be the cart policy which greatly restricts where the carts are permitted. anyone who likes golf will enjoy the challenge of the ridge if they can put up with the slow pace.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Foothill Beauty

Course was absolutely beautiful. Elevation changes were vey interesting-a lot of uphill second shots(but carts have gps..). Each hole has its own character and you get the feeling that youre playing through natural meadows, with a secluded feeling...Pristine track with a grumpy shop worker, which i didnt mind but...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

i would not recommend at this time. the greens were plugged not to long ago and were not in real good puttable condition. i would have liked to hav

i would not recommend at this time. the greens were plugged not to long ago and were not in real good puttable condition. i would have liked to have know that before purchasing this tee time. I would not have purchased this had I know the condition of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

really nice

I love playing this course. it is a bit far to drive from where I live, but always have a great time. I really recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course!

Great course. We played on a Monday afternoon so it was pretty fast. They recently punched the greens so we got on for $25 which was a great deal even with sandy greens. Be in the fairway and take the elevations into account.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good test of golf!

Good test of golf, well maintained and greens that make you think!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

MEGA CHALLENGE WITH VERY FAST SLOPPING GREENS

WE WERE PLEASED TO GET AN EARLY TEE TIME - SINCE THIS WAS OUR 1ST TIME AT THIS COURSE & KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT - WE WOULD HAVE DONE THIS DIFFERENTLY - AS WE DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS A GOOD SIZED MENS GROUP ON OUR HEELS FROM ABOUT THE SECOND HOLE ON. EVERYONE WE CAME IN CONTACT WITH WERE RECEPTIVE TO THE NEWBEES. ROUGH ALONG THE FAIRWAYS WAS TALL COMPARED TO SOME OTHER COURSES BUT WE MANAGED AS BEST WE COULD.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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