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4.3
234 Reviews (234)
5 Stars
138
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.9%
Recommend this course
220 out of 234 reviews
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4.5
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.7%
Recommend this course
33 out of 36 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6946 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.8
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Cider Ridge Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Crenshaw & A4 Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Bergin (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim allowed. Golf shirt (collered) required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
234 Reviews (234)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 14
Water Hazards 12
Bunkers 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Advanced Golfers 10
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beware of the 5some

Pace was very slow because of a 5some that wouldn’t let me play through as a card of 3. Course is very very large and has some long transitions. I would not recommend walking at all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s a great course. Well maintained and great scenery on top of it all. 10/10 would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem worth the drive

It was just over an hour to get to with no traffic from where I live in the Birmingham suburbs. I had that Cidar Ridge was a good value, but how far out of the way it seemed has kept me from trying it for the last few years. Finally I had a whole weekday open, and I was considering other courses that were equally distant so I thought why not? GolfNow had a great deal, so I booked it.

I let two people play through on the first 3 holes just because they seemed to be trying to set a land speed record, and after that I literally didn't see another golfer for the whole round and I really took my time because this course is not easy. The first 6-7 holes are on very flat ground with a few blind shots, but then you take to the hills and there's huge elevation changes, several tee shots where you have to change your club selection by more than 1 due to the elevation. Some great doglegs to try to cut off, plenty of risk/reward. I absolutely loved it. Many of the holes do have homes built very close, so you have to be careful about risking OB shots. There were some spots here or there that were muddy / under repair but overall if you hit the ball in the fairway or rough in bounds you could expect a very good lie, comparable conditions to a course you'd expect to pay at least 50% more for. Another thing I really liked that the different lengths of holes. Other courses can get very "driver / wedge / putter" but I think I used almost every club in my bag at Cider Ridge, including having to hit woods for second shots on the par 5s. I hit a miracle 3w second about 260yd on the 18th to have a 12' putt for eagle. Nothing like ending on a great note. I will absolutely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great place to play!

As a newbie this course plays very well, this is our go to spot to play almost weekly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course!

Played this course on Labor Day weekend, wasn’t crowded and the pace of play was good throughout the round. Couple small imperfections on the edge of the greens but well kept course. Flat front nine was a nice warmup for the intricate back nine up and down the mountain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great and Exciting Course to Play

This was an absolutely great course to play. The scenery was awesome and the fairways were in great condition. The pro shop staff were wonderful and helpful. I'm looking forward to playing here again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not the best experience

Golf carts are not well looked after... Mid way through the back nine about a mile and half from the clubhouse our cart broke down. Usually not a big deal if you are able to call the golf shop, but there was no one there to answer the phone even with at least two more hours of available play left in the day (roughly 6PM). We then proceeded to have to walk the remainder of the course carrying our clubs over a very hilly course. The course was okay and would have preferred to just save my money for the price paid.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Call before you book and go

This is the second time we have booked it through TeeOff. First time they had lost their greens and were on temporary greens. This time the back nine was closed because of work on cart paths. They were also laying sod along the cart paths on the front. However when under full operation it is a very nice course and getting better with the work they are doing. It is challenging with potential hazards, deep rough, and very fast greens. Also with my distance off the tee it is a little too long from the white tees, almost 6000 yards and a little too short from the senior tees, 5100 yards. I recommend that you call before you book to be sure everything is open especially if it’s a long drive for you like it is for us, one hour 20 minutes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

I’ve played here a few times & it’s always nice. The staff is very friendly & the carts are nice too! I will definitely keep coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course, great value!

The course itself is great and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice getaway

Our only complaints are signage for holes 1 and 10, no cart beverage person and when you try to call and order drinks or food for the turn there was no answer.....at the turn we were told it never rang.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summer Day

Greens were aerated a couple of weeks ago and coming back nicely.
Owner is really putting in the effort to make the course better than it is already.
Always enjoy playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Do not waste your time

Horrible conditions. No Marshall! Waited 30 minutes a shot. Place needs help asap!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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