Ranch GC
A fall view over the water of green at Ranch Golf Club
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4.7
539 Reviews (539)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
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517 out of 539 reviews
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4.7
10 Reviews (10)
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4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.8
25 Reviews (25)
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4.5
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4.6
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.4
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4.7
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4.8
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Course Highlights
The Ranch delivers a phenomenal course layout with pristine conditions that consistently earn top marks from recent players. Welcoming staff and excellent on-site dining make this course well worth the trip.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7174 yards
Slope 139
Rating 75.0
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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Providence, Putter, Imperial and Southshore Bentgrass
Greens L-93, G-2, and A-4 Bentgrass
Golf Season High Season: 06/01 - 10/14
Architect Damian Pascuzzo (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - 20 grass stations
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Bathing attire, cut off shorts, halter-tops, tube tops, tank tops, and similar types of recreational wear are not considered proper dress on the golf course.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.7
539 Reviews (539)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 21
Dinner 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 43
Bunkers 39
Undulating Greens 27
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
Advanced Golfers 30
A Weekend Splurge 26
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
In the 'Burbs 23
Near the Airport 6

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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course. Some Stuff Needs Some Work.

1. Course is great when the course conditions are on, most of the year they are. The bunkers have way too many rocks. And please let folks know when you sand the greens. Maybe even offer a small break on the price - not even a mention of it in the clubhouse. That's no good service.

2. My mistake... I left my range finder in a cart. So yes, I'm left to someone else's good will to turn it in to the shop. If a golfer took it... pox on them. If the course's staff is putting in their pocket... This place has another issue with management.

3. The place is a great course. A little work and it's top notch. You can find some excellent deals online, and I've had some real fun playing, having a beer after the round, and met some real great folks. Go check it out.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Extremely Nice course and layout, 5h pace of play too long

We had a foursome at 12:52 Saturday and enjoyed the course, each hole very unique and nice. However the pace of play was unnecessarily slow. Groups should be encouraged to play more quickly as one or two foursomes can really impact the day for everyone by being so slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic course

Playing at The Ranch is always a first-class experience from the parking lot to the 19th hole. The staff is very friendly, and the golf course is in immaculate condition. My only complaint would be players who do not fix ball marks on the greens. I was surprised by the amount of damage at such a beautiful venue. Players caught leaving damage should be warned then banned.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great day for fall golf

Was matched up with 3 other golfers, the weather was 70 degrees clear with a 10-15 mph breeze. The course was in perfect shape, fairways cut short and pristine, the rough had been cut but was still high. The greens lighting fast, shots would hold on the green but it was quick.

Precision shot making is a must on some holes or you will pay a price, good shots great scoring opportunities.

One of guys we played with was -1 on the front nine, the rest of us finished 38, 41, & 44. on the front nine. The back nine we hit a roadblock and play was slowed down quite a bit, and it took the edge off everyone's game, As scores went up,

If you play this course for the first time it would help to use GPS and a local who has played there before, The staff was great, Bonnie the beverage cart server is great. A must play if you like private country club conditions at a good price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff/Course

Having worked in the golf industry for years I was taught that your round does not begin on the first tee but in the pro shop. Using GolfNow we felt like we were treated as second class. Played again the following week with the head pro behind the counter. I can see where the young staff gets their attitude. The course is a wonderful layout, excellent condition with a lot of character.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Birthday golf

1st time playing this course and it lived up to all that I have heard about it. It is a long drive for me and a bit pricey. The course is spectacular! Greens were fast as heck. The morning dew blower guy on holes 1-3 was a huge PITA and most likely a non-golfer based on his zeal for blowing and not for heeding to paying guests. All other staff on holes were excellent and friendly as all get out. Bring your camera!

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

We always enjoy The Ranch

The greens were rolling quick and the course was plush. Keep it straight, though. The rough off the fairways and around the greens is thick.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fantastic treat!

Playing at The Ranch is always a treat. The course - from tee to green - is always in excellent condition, and the staff is very friendly. It was especially nice on Friday to play golf with my son (it was my birthday treat for him). My only criticism was our meal after the round. The food and service were excellent, but the dining room air conditioning wasn't working, and it was extremely hot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

TPC level at great price

We played on a Golf Now Hot Deal. It was awesome! First class from the second we arrived. Attendant met us at the car, took our bags and confirmed our tee time. Pro in the club house was very professional and knowledgeable. They even got us out early.

Layout is challenging, especially if you are not familiar with the course layout-trust the GPS, it's your friend. Staying in the fairway is a plus, otherwise you're in for a difficult round. The course was in great shape. These were the fastest greens we've played this year-very challenging. Can't say enough good things about all aspects of this course. A must play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Course in fantastic shape!

Greens awesome

One of the best around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing! Definitely not one of the top 10 you can play in MA. 5.5 hour round and the only time I saw the ranger he was asking the cart girl to head to the 5th hole because his buddies were out of beer.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unbelieveable

I was told beforehand by others that The Ranch was a great course...this was a gross understatement...I was checking for my obituary because I thought I'd died and gone to golf heaven. Never played anything quite like it because the likes of places like this course are beyond my means and I only get to watch them on television or I'm in some kind of a dream. Thanks for such a treat. I would recommend planning a trip out this way and play the multiple public courses that are in proximity to The Ranch...save this place for last to really impress yourself or others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Loved the Course!! Well Maintained and Friendly Staff

In town for work, and found a great deal on golf now. Well worth the $$. This course is challenging for all levels, and rewards the golfer for well placed shots. This is a shotmakers course, and the greens were in great shape! The course has a lot of heather, so make sure you bring enough balls. Friendly staff. Will definately play again when in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hands down best public course in the Springfield Area++

1 and 10 start out as an open lynx type coarse with tall fescue and huge challenging greens.The bunkers are deep and soft. As you climb in elevation the layout changes to forest type but still with tall fescue and pot bunkers. The views of the distant mountains and hills are breathtaking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best western MA course

The most groomed course around. Flat manicured tee boxes and amazing fairways to say the least. Fast and true greens that make other courses seem blah. Good assortment of short, medium and long holes. The holes have good separation so you feel miles away from other groups playing. Very picturesque!!! Every hole looks like a postcard!! Every hole has its own feel so you never feel as if you've played a similar hole earlier in the round. GPS touchscreen on carts as well as club and ball washer. The range has real grass, no mats to hit from. Putting and chipping area also has bunkers to practice from which is a huge bonus when warming up. Pace of play there always seems to be well above average and the staff is always helpful and welcoming. Overall a 11 out of 10 when it comes to value and enjoyment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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