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3.3
1430 Reviews (1430)
5 Stars
284
4 Stars
533
3 Stars
296
2 Stars
188
1 Stars
129
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
66.5%
Recommend this course
971 out of 1430 reviews
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2.7
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
15
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
46.3%
Recommend this course
38 out of 82 reviews
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3.2
163 Reviews (163)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
63.2%
Recommend this course
103 out of 163 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

Policies

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

Available Facilities

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Reviews

3.3
1430 Reviews (1430)

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 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was under repair for the some of the green.

This course generally good. I expect repair work will be finish soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good Day

Course conditions good, greens still work in progress, excellent pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/11/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us! Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/11/2021

We're interested in learning what we can do to improve and welcome you back. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.

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Reviews 4
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions are a little rough right now

The layout of this course is a lot of fun, but conditions (especially the greens) are not good currently.

I would suggest waiting a month or so to see if the greens improve

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens are in BAD shape

They had to have just been punched, which would have been nice to know before spending $70 for the round. The greens were impossible to make a putt due to the sand and bumbs all over them. The range was also closed because of rain. Overall, the course is a good layout, but make sure the greens are in better shape before you play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/11/2021

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

RIDGEVIEW RANCH

The greens are in terrible shape and most of the tee boxes are too. However the fairways are in good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Sad story

Course has deteriorated over that’s 18 months. Greens are probably worst in a ten mile radius. Bummers have never been in great shape. Needs a lot of TLC. Shame it was a nice layout and staff is great.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/11/2021

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, memartin369. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/11/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Green is terrible and fairway needs some attention

I played here about a month ago and came back hoping that the green condition has been improved. It's sandy, bumpy, and lacks care. Some parts of the fairway need quite an attention as well. It used to be a fun course and many people liked it. Hopefully, they can manage the course a bit better.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Greens Are Not In Playing Shape

The greens are not worth paying the green fees for a standard weekend day. There were way too many bald spots and non-growth. Sub-$50 would have been acceptable. The rest of the course was in relatively good condition. With all the rain you would think the greens were better.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/11/2021

Hi, petebhakta. 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. Thank you for playing Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club.

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Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible greens

The greens were half dead and full of

Poa-annua. They’ve recently been punched and haven’t recovered. Not nearly worth the $64

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Look elsewhere

Greens are poor, trees and such on the course are badly overgrown, most traps are just dirt.

Conditions Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Bad condition

Played this course several times in the past. My previous round (1 & 1/2 months ago) they punched the greens and pro shop never mentioned it to me. Today’s round the greens were horrible- like they never recovered. Recent weather required carts to stay on path and group behind us stated we might as well drive on the course because there were no marshals and “they obviously don’t care about the course - just look at the greens.” Observed several bare spots all over the course. Expected better

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad greens

Second time playing course in month and a half. First round the greens were just punched and clubhouse said nothing about it. Played yesterday and greens were still in horrible shape. Not one green had a smooth surface. We had to stay on cart path during round but twosome behind us stated we might as well drive on course as you can tell they don’t care about the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Greens?

Greens are in very poor condition and may take many months to repair. It's a shame because this course has a great layout and normally fun to play. I would take this course off your list until maybe Fall of 2021.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/25/2021

We're thankful for your positive review! Be sure to book your next tee time at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor greens

I have played this course a number of times and like to layout. Greens in worst shape I've seen. Could not recommend this course to anyone at this time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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