The Ridge at Castle Pines (Colorado)

Here are the disappointing facts...It was a bright sunny and warm day, but was under a cart path only restriction, possibly due to the poor quality of quite a few fairways. Many of the fairways and greens were a patchwork of green and dead sod. Several tee boxes were under improvement, and tee placement was consolidated, limiting the choice off play. One of the holes was shortened from a par 5 to a par 3 due to excessive presence of snow? The starter was a few minutes late for our tee time, and the course seemed understaffed. The pace of play was slow, the group ahead was slow and playing the wrong tees, and there was not a single marshal on the course. Our round of golf was almost 5 1/4 hours long. Bunkers were poorly maintained, and all rakes were removed. All on-course restrooms were closed. There was no beverage service on the course. Food at the clubhouse was limited to overcooked brats and dogs served with chips. I have played at least two other courses in the Denver area in the last three weeks and none of them had the same level of poor maintenance and service restrictions. Overall, I am regretting the decision to play this course. Very low value for money.

Play was horribly slow. No Marshall’s out to move play along. They also had it cart path only which made no sense because it wasn’t wet out, nor was there any reason to be cart out only.

Course was in good shape, but aside from that it was the only positive for the round. Only got through 14 holes before I had to go back because I ran out of daylight.

Don’t understand why this course goes to “cart path only” in the Fall, when it definitely hampers pace of play. Rather slow round today, could be better. Other then that the course was in great shape.

This is a very enjoyable course to play. It does run alongside housing but didn't have the feeling of being crowded. First time around distance is difficult to judge because of extreme elevation changes. Greens were simply perfect when we played and the views on many holes, particularly the back nine, were worth the entry fee by themselves. I hope to play again.

We had a good round on the course. I noticed some of the yardages on the scorecard were different than the tee boxes— I was playing from the Jade tees. The greens were tough, and the course was in good shape overall. I know it’s common, but I wish we could have taken the cart to the car to drop off our clubs.

lovely, dramatic course, elevated tees, to die for vistas, but the greens had been aerated and unplayable. approach shots wouldn’t hold on the rock hard surfaces and putts were knocked off line skipping on the rough sand top coating. it just ruined the round for me, as well as my score. it’s no deal or joy to play there in that condition, it’d be magnificent in top condition. very disappointed,

great layout great condition friendly staff. highly recommend.

So much fun. The course was on great shape. The greens were fast and fai. We had a great time.

Beautiful course, great conditions. Not for beginners. Views are spectacular, staff was friendly.