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4.3
547 Reviews (547)
5 Stars
210
4 Stars
281
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
95.5%
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519 out of 547 reviews
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4.4
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.1%
Recommend this course
49 out of 51 reviews
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4.3
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 69 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
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Good
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Conditions Average
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Conditions Average
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Friendliness Good
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, Quiet Setting

Marengo Ridge is a bit off the beaten path but worth the extra drive time. It is a moderately difficult course with the front and back with different "feels". The course was in good shape for the most part. Many tee boxes were in rough shape...especially the blue tee box areas. That said, the price can't be beat so I highly recommend the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 92
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
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 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love it

Great layout Need more sand in traps but overall great

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Golf It

Go out and enjoy this course. Water in places that you can not see, but this is golf and challenges await. Go out and golf this course. Golf It!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value if you can snag a deal

Overall a very solid course. There are few really fun par 4s that give you the option to drive the green but with a very high risk to reward level. The course was in decent shape… tee boxes and fairways were a little rough at times but didn’t make a significant impact. If you see a deal here definitely give it a shot!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 244
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Hidden Gem

I play Marengo a couple times a year. They’re doing some maintenance on a couple of greens, but the course is challenging, greens are fast and true, fairways and tees are in good shape. Great course layout, especially on back 9.

Always enjoy playing Marengo.

Course is not as remote as people think. Short drive down 90, course is 10-12 minutes off the highway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 50
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem for a great value!

Hidden gem of a course with challenging holes and friendly staff! Great bang for the buck. Bunkers and water are plentiful, so accuracy over distance at this place. One of only a few local courses that makes you use almost every club in the bag. Always enjoy playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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