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3.9
292 Reviews (292)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
76.0%
Recommend this course
210 out of 292 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.9
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
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0
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2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 25 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff go out of their way to accommodate golfers, making every visit feel welcoming. The course layout rewards strategic play with well-placed trees, water hazards, and an engaging back nine.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7038 yards
Slope 134
Rating 74.6
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Winding Ridge Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Architect R. N. Thompson (2000) Art Kaiser (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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Reviews

3.9
292 Reviews (292)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 7
Forced Carries 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 7
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 8
In the 'Burbs 7
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for the Money

The course was in good shape overall. There were a few holes on the front and back that could use some work...mainly the fairways. The greens seem to be in pretty good condition overall. The course layout isn't my favorite, but it was only $35 on a weekend during peak hours...so I really can't complain. I played as a single, and didn't wait on a single hole..played in less than 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, Roughs could be Better

The course layout was tough, but fair. The greens are very challenging with a lot of undulations. The fairways were in good shape, but the roughs were covered with dandelions and were unsightly. Getting rid of the dandelions would make the course really attractive to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

The course can be challenging. There is water on all but two of the holes. It is also long. I find that after playing Winding Ridge that I play other courses much better. Playing this course has really improved my game. The staff is always friendly. The course is well maintained. The fairways and greens are always nice. Would highly recommend playing Winding Ridge, you will enjoy it.

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
Previously Played

Very good for the price

Just a very nice public course at a very reasonable cost. Plenty of hazards but not terribly difficult. Course is well sintained except sand traps are marginal. New carts are well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 198
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Indy Advisor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

The course is in decent shape for the rough winter, though as a previous review suggested, it has the hallmarks of limited care that the ownership group is known for - I.E. muddy bunkers, spotty fairways, patchy greens in spots. It's early in the year to be fair, but those sorts of problems are found in season at others owned by this group that I have played (Gray Eagle, Southern Dunes, Ironwood).

I did enjoy the layout though. It has its share of character. There are houses but they are far enough off that it would take a bad hook/slice to hit one. The number of ponds that were there and were in play surprised me, honestly. More than usually found on public courses in this area. Lots of knobs in the rough lining the fairway and greens. I enjoyed the 6-8 stretch of the course the most. 6 was a par 5 with 3 ponds in play on the left, 7 was lay-up tee shot and blind second par 4, and 8 was a neat little uphill par 3 in the trees. The course does do something I do not like by closing with a 260 par 4 (from the whites), 300 par 4, and risk/reward par 5 ~450ish from 16-18. I can foresee this being very backed up when it's busy.

But if you can find a deal for the course it's well worth a go. It ranks up with the others in the price range, like Gray Eagle or Fox Prairie or Pebble Brook. Say hi to the friendly dog that greets you at the clubhouse too!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course for the money

My home course. Fairways and greens are well maintained. Sand is typical public course type. Good layout providing average challenging ponds and mounds to contend with. Easy to navigate. Staff is friendly. Generally easy to get a tee time. New carts 2017. Well worth the fee.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

challenging course

course was a good challenge but the greens were in bad shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Typical

Courses run by this group across the city are similar, thin fairways with not much grass and beat up, slow greens. The layout here is long and challenging, just the conditions of the course were not as nice as other options in the city. When you can get a good deal through Golf Now, I don't mind playing, but this course is never my first choice.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winding Ridge

Took 3 1/2hrs to play 11 holes. Terrible pace of play. Too many tee times. Great course for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good all around

Good course layout, all around a good course, hills on the edges of the fairways makes for tough shots if your not in the fairway. Not sure if the AC was broke in the clubhouse or they were saving money. Good value. 25.00 hot deal

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Return visit

This course has continued to grow up, we enjoy playing here and the water hazards pose just enough hazard to maintain your attention throughout the round. Even though it rained the day before the course held up to our travels on the golf cart. Check it out and I'm sure you'll enjoy the track as we do.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff

The staff always has an attitude problem . It seems that they don't take to kindly to golfers using the hot deals.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Really nice course in great condition, friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value at $25

This is a solid course. Nothing too fancy, but the fairways and greens were in very good condition. Probably the best value course I have played this year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course is really fun to play and in great shape.Fairways and greens are in excellent condition

I'm from Arizona and my son suggested the course. I loved it. The fairways and greens are in fabulous shape. It's simply a fun course to play. Nice clubhouse with a friendly staff and a small cozy bar. Tables outside to sit while sipping and enjoy the view. I'll look forward to coming back. Made my res through Golf Now and the rate was very very reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course, slower greens

This was my first time out on this course. It has a fun, playable layout that can be challenging. It's worth driving up the hole to see what's ahead of you on a shot if you aren't sure what lies ahead. There are plenty of hazards that are in play and taking a look ahead will help give you a safe target.

The greens were the only thing I had issue with. They were slow and a little shaggy which, for me, is always a little disappointing. The green complexes themselves were undulating and presented a good challenge. I can imagine that quicker green speeds would limit where holes can be set but I still prefer faster greens than we saw.

Overall, the value for what we paid was worth it and we'd probably play again for the same price($26 for 8AM on a Sunday).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

just a few more things

this is a pretty decent course, nice layout, moderately well cared for, but it is lacking in just a few areas.
first there is no driving range so come warmed up. the greens were inconsistent but were not horrible. they just bounced between fast and slow from hole to hole. not an overly penal course although there are some really blind danger areas (down the left on #2 and #8 is cray cray- you have to play through a chute of trees to the green)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ok Weekender

I like to play Winding Ridge with my adult daughter who is picking up the game. 5 or 6 tees (tee boxes could really be better cared for). Low tree count, wide fairways, some water but only a couple where you have to carry the hazard. This course gives me a chance to work on some things, while it is not overly frustrating to a newer golfer. Last two times I have played there, the golf cart has given out on the back nine requiring a phone call to the clubhouse and a cart switch.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough

This course could be great. Unfortunately it is poorly cared for. The greens are terrible. Slowest greens I have ever played on and 10 is just stupid. The fairways are mowed, that's pretty much the best I can say about them. The ranger gave us Gerig because we parked the carts too close to the green. We were at least 20 yards away from the green.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

The course was in pretty good shape. It was quick moving with no one in front or behind us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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