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3.3
1449 Reviews (1449)
5 Stars
285
4 Stars
541
3 Stars
298
2 Stars
191
1 Stars
134
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
65.7%
Recommend this course
981 out of 1449 reviews
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2.7
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
19
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
44.6%
Recommend this course
41 out of 92 reviews
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3.1
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
21
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.8
60.5%
Recommend this course
89 out of 147 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

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.3
1449 Reviews (1449)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Ridgeview is a favorite!!!

Conditions are great, scene is peaceful, and the people are great.

Brian, Tucker and Kristin make it such an enjoyable experience. Definitely coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/03/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course but needs work

The layout of Ridgeview Ranch is fun. There are a variety of holes with a few holes needing some creativity to score well. The pace of play was fine for a Wednesday afternoon. The greens were rolling well for the most part, just a little inconsistent on speed from one to the next.

I have played here a few times over the years, and just realized there is are no ball washers on the entire course nor on the carts. So, then you look for a water jug to get a towel wet so you can wash your ball, but there are no water jugs on the course. How does a golf course not have any ball washers, especially at $59 for a weekday?

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course condition is AMAZING

I was extremely impressed with how perfect the course is right now. Also, they have new carts that make it a very enjoyable round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/08/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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The golf course is one of those you enjoy at maximum.

I really enjoy playing every hole with unique characteristics and.

I highly recommend Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/06/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Slow

The course is in desperate need of a course marshal. The pace of play on a weekday was too slow. Multiple times there were 2-3 groups waiting on a tee box.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

First time to play at this course. Nice fairways & solid greens. Snack bar ladies were super nice, good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much better conditions than previous visit.

The course was in extremely poor shape that last time I visited. I tried it again after hearing about course condition improvement. It was actually better than I expected. Would play it again. Only con is that pace of play was painful on the back nine. Had to wait long periods on every tee shot.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Day

I was behind a group that said they were in a tournament. After the first hole I played, they were at least 1 hole behind the group in front of them. They played extremely slow, took many extra practice putts and took forever to get off the greens.

The course is in desperate need for a Marshall on the course to ensure the pace of play is enjoyable by all golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course Conditions are Improving

Great job to the groundskeeper for improving the course conditions and greens. A year ago, it was not good, but the course conditions are getting better! Nice work!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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