GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.3
561 Reviews (561)
5 Stars
215
4 Stars
287
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
94.0%
Recommend this course
531 out of 561 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.2%
Recommend this course
47 out of 51 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
Marengo Ridge delivers outstanding value with a challenging layout featuring mature trees, plentiful water, and bunkers that demand accuracy from every club. Exceptionally friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make this hidden gem well worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6654 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.5

Marengo Ridge Golf Club opened as a nine-hole course in 1963. Spread across rolling, wooded hills, the course was crafted by re-purposing an old farm. The working cattle barn was even renovated to become the clubhouse. As the golf course garnered a local following, a new nine was added in 1990. The more than 25-year difference between when the two nines were constructed give the course a unique character. The layout seamlessly blends modern techniques and classic design. The distinct topographies of each nine add even more variety. Marengo Ridge Golf Club's original nine holes weave through mature trees while the newer holes are more open and links-style. There are several tricky doglegs throughout but it isn't overly punishing if you're errant. You'll also face several water hazards and strategically placed bunkers.

Book a Tee Time at
Marengo Ridge Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/25
Architect William J. Spear (1963) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

4.3
561 Reviews (561)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
Patio Dining 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 33
Bunkers 32
Elevation Changes 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 32
Advanced Golfers 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 18

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 111
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Sand traps have a bit of small stones needing removed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hard as a rock!!!!

With all the rain this spring,you would think the course would be green and rich BUT except for a few well groomed holes,grass was sparse,especially in the fairway……it’s always been hard and sparse in the summer but this spring’s start doesn’t bode well for the summer!!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

"Members" manage course play

Something happened at the start of the round that has never happened to me before. We had a 10:58 tee time. A four-some comes up and say were “members” we started on the back nine, so we have the tee. They hit and another four some shows up and say the exact same thing. It is now 11:10 and I’m talking with the 11;06 foursome and we think maybe we should be taking off from the back nine. I called the clubhouse and the women says the “members” started on the back nine, but we were to start on the front nine. She told me they had them down for an 11:22 tee time on the front nine, but they played so fast on the back nine. She told me not to worry they were fast players. They were not fast players for the front nine of this course took us 2 hours and 20 minutes. The only saving grace of this course is the greens were in great condition. The bunkers were a mixture of clay and small stone. The fairways had weeds and some bare patches. I will not be playing here again. This course is not managed from the clubhouse but the “members”.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 111
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 87
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, good value for the money if you are willing to drive

Good no frills gold course, nice layout with interesting balance of target and open holes. Bunkers need to be filled with sand as most bunkers are bare with hardpan compressed mud/dirt. The greens were in great shape and fairways and tees were in decent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great, challenging course

Great course, tight and challenging on many holes. Pace of play was terrible the day I went (Saturday). Had to wait to tee off 10 minutes on some holes. Other than pace of play, this is a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 111
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Nearby Courses
Marengo, Illinois
Public
4.9473684211
420
Marengo, Illinois
Public
2.1428571429
7
Huntley, Illinois
Public
3.8044560108
760
Huntley, Illinois
Public/Municipal
4.2213114754
122
Woodstock, Illinois
Semi-Private
4.2798482245
265
Woodstock, Illinois
Public
4.1582083814
80
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Private
3.784930625
701
Village of Lakewood, Illinois
Public
4.7979731218
540
Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Private
0.0
0
Algonquin, Illinois
Private
4.0
2
Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Private
0.0
0
Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Private
0.0
0
Golf Packages

Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package

FROM $617 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn at Woodlake and 3 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River or Meadow Valleys Course) and Whistling Straits (Straits or Irish Course)

Destination Kohler - To Dye Four Golf Package

FROM $557 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn on Woodlake and 4 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River & Meadow Valley Courses) and Whistling Straits (Straits & Irish Courses).

Shanty Creek Stay & Play Package

Click Below
BELLAIRE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Shanty Creek's Lakeview Hotel or Lodge of Cedar River and golf at Shanty Creek - Cedar River, Hawk's Eye, Legend, Schuss, or Summit Courses.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account