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3.4
1420 Reviews (1420)
5 Stars
284
4 Stars
533
3 Stars
292
2 Stars
184
1 Stars
127
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
68.2%
Recommend this course
969 out of 1420 reviews
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2.8
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.4
Value
2.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
50.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 72 reviews
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3.3
155 Reviews (155)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
66.5%
Recommend this course
103 out of 155 reviews
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Course Highlights
Ridgeview Ranch features a distinctly challenging layout with undulating fairways, well-conditioned bunkers, and greens that have shown impressive recent improvement. Friendly pro shop staff and strong value make this a welcoming choice for golfers seeking a genuine test.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7025 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.1

Ridgeview Ranch is a Jeff Brauer design that opened in 1997. It’s friendly to the average golfer because there are rarely forced carries of water or sand to reach the large greens, making short approaches good candidates for easy ups and downs.

The design rolls through hills and trees, incorporating two creeks that come into play. The fairways are average-sized and flat, although there are a few surprising elevation changes for this flat part of north Texas. The course rolls through a housing addition and some of the holes are very tight.

Nos. 7 and 11 stand out in particular. The 7th goes 161 yards over White Rock Creek to a sloping green. No. 11 is tough because is plays well over 400 yards uphill into the prevailing wind.

Other notes: Carts are mandatory on weekends before 2 p.m. The cemetery next to the No. 3 green has graves dating back to 1800 and a historical marker to commemorate the settlers commissioned by Stephen F. Austin.

Getting there : From Dallas, travel north on the Tollway and exit Spring Creek. Turn right and drive 5 miles to Independence. Turn left and drive north to Ridge View Dr., then take a right and the course is on the left.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jeff Brauer (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bruce Sims Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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3.4
1420 Reviews (1420)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 24
Elevation Changes 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 35
Advanced Golfers 17
Entertaining Clients 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 25
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Don’t waste your money.

The green were horrible and no even said anything. They are patches and weeds all over the greens. We had to play when you hit the greens one putt and pick up. They charged 72.00 and didn’t say a word about the shape of the greens. We will never play there again. We have a group of about 20 players who play monthly and we were scouting out the course for our group to play. We have definitely marked that one off the list.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 05/26/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened to Ridgeview Ranch??

Without a doubt the worst condition I’ve ever seen at Ridgeview. It’s obvious that The City of Plano just doesn’t care about this course anymore.

Somebody needs to be held accountable or replaced!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/26/2023

Hi Mike! We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Your feedback helps us do better. Thank you for visiting our course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor conditions for cost to play

Greens were in terrible condition spots with no grass as well as weeds.

Value definitely not there with cost of play

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/09/2023

Hi, Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at our course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great layout, greens in bad shape

Greens were in really bad shape. Other than that, loved the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/25/2023

Hello, utlegere. Thank you for visiting us at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor condition paired with slow employee

The course was in terrible shape and that wasn’t the worse part. We had a trheesome…my buddies who play together every week and take the game seriously. They forced a fourth on us…Ryan, who had been with them for two weeks. He delayed our start, walked on our petting lines, hit our balls because he lost his, and was slow. He didn’t play well AND had terrible etiquette. Not his fault, his management probably forced him on us because we are black and was the last group of the day. Maybe they thought we would steal the carts. We finished the last three holes in the dark and left Ryan behind. Needless to say, we won’t be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Major Improvements

The course is in bad shape. Patchy greens and fairways every single hole. Putting was impossible. Pace was good for a Friday and the rate was fair for the conditions. I won’t be back until I read better reviews.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course in very bad shape. Should disclose to customers

First time playing course this year. Played several time per year over past twenty years and sadly disappointed with ALL course conditions. From tee boxes to fairways and Especially greens…worst I have seen in twenty years.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Save your money

Greens are burnt is several areas and full of poa annua grass. Putting on the greens is quite comical if you don’t allow yourself to get frustrated! Fairways aren’t in as bad of shape as the greens, but they could definitely use some work as well! Pace of play was exceptionally slow, especially for a Friday morning. The Marshall was active in trying to encourage groups to pick up the pace, but it didn’t really help. The course layout is challenging enough, but with the added course conditions it made the course even more challenging & a lot less fun! Until the course conditions are greatly improved, I WOULD NOT recommend Ridgeview Ranch!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition for time of year

Course still coming out of winter conditions but not bad. Much better than others in area that are over sanded or temporary greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/09/2023

Hi, Edmund. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

NOT WORTH THE MONEY

I’m usually not a Karen and leave reviews, but this course was really bad. Super friendly staff, but I paid $54 and the course was the worst course shape I’ve played in the area. Definitely not worth $54.

Greens were TERRIBLE. it’s hard to even call them greens. Lumpy, weedy, spotchy. The cup on one hole was sticking up over the edge, not even flush with the grass.

Pace of play was so bad. I was over 4 hours as a single and only made it to hole 15. I didn’t even finish the last 3 holes. I would have easily been over 5 hours.

If this is the only course available, stay home. I wouldn’t play this course again for even $20. Simply outrageous to charge over $50 for these conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor Conditions

A lot of dirt spots all over the course. Bumpy ground everywhere. Greens are bumpy and have weeds all over them. Not worth $50.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Perhaps the worst ever conditions at this course

I have loved this layout for years, and it’s close to home so frequently on the rotation. At one time Ridgeview was always in great shape, but for the past couple of years it has been in horrible condition. That’s not hyperbole. Horrible. Every year they let the greens do some combination of dying and getting overrun with patchy poa. They are as bad as they have ever been. There are places where the sprinkler system is broken and is a soggy mess. The fairways are usually ok, but they are losing those, too. Tire tracks, and there are places that look like they’ve taken a scraper and bulldozed patches. I’m fairness, they reworked the bunkers last year, and they’re in good shape.

I don’t understand why the company that manages Ridgeview doesn’t hire a competent greenskeeper and make the investment to maintain it and keep it playable. They have shown at other properties they can do that. This is now May when courses in the area are recovering from what was not that tough a winter. Fairways should be greening. Other courses in the area are in good shape. No idea why they don’t take care of what could be a great course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing our course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Interesting with potential

This course had some really interesting looks off the teebox. And was harder that it seemed at first glance. Lots of fairway undulation that made it sneaky difficult. I'd say the main bummer was the greens. They were a bit weedy and had some odd edging. But all in all, I really enjoyed the round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Hello. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful Greens

The course is in bad shape. There are random dirt patches in the fairways. The greens are terrible. It's just weeds, and sandy patches of what appears to be grass. Not worth the money!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing our course!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were horrible.

Staff was nice and pace of play was good..

The greens were horrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave feedback on your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for choosing our course!

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst Greens in DFW

Absolute worst greens in DFW. Weeds all over the place, sand pockets scattered throughout each green. Not even worth putting - might as well just pick up once you get on the green.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible conditions , so sad , used to be great!

Been playing this course since it opened but this was the first time in about a year. SHOCKED AND SICKENED by the conditions! They should SHUT IT DOWN and get it back to a playable condition. It has always been one of the best public course in the area , mainly because it was in good shape and good price , neither is true now. The owners should be ashamed! The course staff should ashamed! This has the resemblance of a few courses in the past that were taken over and all revenue just kept in their pockets and ZERO money or maintenance put back into the course. Ridiculous!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/03/2023

Hi. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing our course.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible Browns

Absolutely horrible browns…can’t call greens. The only thing green growing were the weeds. I quit after ten holes because the browns coupled with the long waits were horrendous.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/26/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

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