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4.2
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
86.5%
Recommend this course
123 out of 131 reviews
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3.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
2
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
33.3%
Recommend this course
1 out of 3 reviews
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4.2
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tucked into the Wisconsin hills of the St. Croix valley, this tight tree-lined layout rewards precise shot-making with well-maintained fairways and consistently true greens. Friendly staff and strong value for money make it a rewarding find in a competitive market.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6582 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.1

Just a short drive from the Twin Cities, Bristol Ridge Golf Course is a championship course that is conveniently located for a getaway that doesn't involve too much of a time investment. The rolling terrain provides a good amount of challenge while also being player friendly enough for beginners. The tree-lined fairways tumble across the natural contours of the land, which also helped determine the strategic placement of the bunkers. Despite being quite hilly, the golf course is pleasantly walkable. There are also water hazards that come into play on a few holes. The well conditioned greens provide smooth, fast putting surfaces. Each hole has a different character and most are anything but straightforward. Bristol Ridge Golf Course's 11th hole is short but memorable with an almost-island green, surrounded by water on three sides.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Kevin Cloonis

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
131 Reviews (131)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Narrow Fairways 11
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too tide

The golf course is very well maintained, but the fairways are too narrow, and some of the pin placements seem illegal to me.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unreal

What a beautiful golf course. Definitely not for the faint-of-heart however. Make sure you hit it straight and you'll be fine. Some quirky holes, and the greens for the most part were pretty unforgiving but did roll true in my opinion. I played the white tees as a 12.5, and it was tough. If I was a 18 or higher I would definitely have played the yellows or reds, otherwise it just would not have been enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth increased cost

They raised prices. I would never pay full price to play there. Fine at a discount.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Friendly and Fun - A Pleasure

Course in immaculate shape and being the middle of November I as astonished - laid back feel with no signage made for an interesting trek. Tough course 57/48

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible day

Prepaid for my round including cart. Course did not allow carts and offered no sort of refund. Had to walk on a course not great for walking. Will not go back anytime soon

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Backyard course

Fun course just down the road from the house. It’s a nice tight well kept course with friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

It’s a great little course tucked in the Wisconsin hills of the St.Croix valley. It’s tight but your not stepping over other people the course is separated well and laid out nicely.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course conditions

The ground staff really keep this course beautiful. The greens run true and consistent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value-challenging course

I have not played this course for over 10 years or so.

My home course where I belong is a very challenging course so, I am used to playing shot selection clubs and not just willy nilly.

Upon coming back, I was reminded how challenging this course can be!

Often times your tee shots require precise placements, meaning driver is in the bag. I would say this happens 3-4 times off the tee on the par 4's and 1 par 5.

Some of the landing areas seem to be only 40 yards wide, with trees lining the fairways. Punch outs are often required for missed fairways.

So for everyday hacks like most of us, this will cause you to think and choose wisely.

The greens were overall in great shape. Some quicker than expected, some average.

A handful of greens were small, some elevated, which is always a bit of a challenge.

Overall, it is a good course for the Golf Now users and the price we paid.

In this market, it is difficult to find courses under $60-$70 so at the $40 we paid, it was a great value and I will fill the tee sheet from time to time again in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course condition

The fairways, rough and greens were very well cared for. Cut to perfection and we saw plenty of ground staff looking after it. Well done

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very slow

Booked an 1118am tee time. They didn't pair me with anyone and had me (a single) behind two foursomes. I teed off early, like 1103am, didn't tee off on hole 3 until 1134. 30 minutes for two holes. It was terrible. Course conditions were pretty sloppy for late may. Tee boxes were bad and greens has tons of leaves on then.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Tee boxes are a mess on several holes. Group in front of us were beginners and no golf etiquette. We had to wait on every shot. Not the courses fault however.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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