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4.3
558 Reviews (558)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
286
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
94.8%
Recommend this course
529 out of 558 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.3
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.3%
Recommend this course
50 out of 53 reviews
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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.

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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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Reviews

4.3
558 Reviews (558)

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

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Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Worth the drive . Course is challenging for all levels . Staff was friendly . Pace of play was good . The greens were a bit slow but helped my game. Can’t wait to go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

A little far from where we live but it was worth th drive . Staff very friendly . The course challenging for all levels. The greens were slow . The pace of play was good . Can’t wait to go back

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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fabulous Course!

All the Staff are super friendly and Janet, I believe she's part owner is polite, cheerful courteous, customer service is superb!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A challenging course with unbelievable prices

I came to Marengo Ridge expecting a basic course based on the price of the tee time. I was very very wrong. This course is beautiful and challenging on every single hole. You're constantly battling blind dog legs and greens surrounded by sand traps. It's such a fun course to play and every individual on the course is incredibly friendly and respectful. Would recommend this course to anyone who enjoys golf!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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 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
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
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