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4.3
552 Reviews (552)
5 Stars
212
4 Stars
284
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
95.7%
Recommend this course
524 out of 552 reviews
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4.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
54 out of 56 reviews
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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.

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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
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4.3
552 Reviews (552)
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 124
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 78
Handicap 15-19
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Marengo Ridge: Never Disappoints

I play Marengo a couple of times per year. Course is always in great shape and the prices are very affordable.

No rain for a couple of weeks so course was hard and fast. Greens held but fairways rolled out. Bunkers need to be groomed.

Staff at the counter and the bar were friendly and welcoming.

All in all, played in 3.5 hours and had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 124
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Round at Marengo Ridge

Greens, Fairways in great shape. The folks who run the course are very Golfer Friendly, they treat you like its your own Country Club, what a treat! You will enjoy it here, nice old country course with a lot of fun and challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

If I could use one word to describe this course, it’d be average.

We played Father’s Day at twilight and paid $30 to walk 18, not bad. The staff was friendly, which is always good. It was in below average condition, I’ve played here a half a dozen times or so and I feel like the previous times I’ve played it it was in much better condition. The bunkers were unplayable, the ground was VERY firm. The greens were about the only thing in decent condition. There is a couple holes that are pretty fun, a few drive-able par 4’s if you are willing to take risks. The par 3’s are pretty good, and the par 5’s are comparably short. Overall, not a bad course for the money. I will continue to play here!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 124
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Longest round of my life

Honestly the course is a fine course. We were behind an event they were doing and our round took 6 hours and 10 minutes. It was very difficult to enjoy the round with the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

At least the weather was perfect

There was an outing in the morning and the pace never got going. Our round took 5 hours and 45 minutes. Cart girls and staff were very good and the course is fun to play. I suggest they leave more time after outings so the pace of play can back on track.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Give it a miss

3 hours for 9 holes …. Walked off after a 4 group back up in number 10. Unless you have all day gives it a miss.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 124
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough condition!

We have been playing here for years and this is the worst I’ve seen it. Sand was unplayable, cart paths were really bad, and the greens were the worst I’ve ever seen them. Not sure what’s going on there. Very different than ever before. I usually feel like it’s a nice place to play for what they charge.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

always an enjoyable course

I like the course. It's always fun to play. The staff is ALWAYS so pleasant . Nice variety of holes. Very enjoyable

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