Marengo Ridge Golf & Country Club
About
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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great golf course
Course was aerated but in very good condition. Great golf course in a very affordable rate, what else can I ask for? Definitely will come back more times. Staff is great and overall facility is in great condition.
Somewhat clalleging but pretty ok course.
Good course but too far from Arlington Heights and Chicago. But price always wonderful. With group of friend with van wonderful. Good course.
could be better
bald guy at checkin rude,had to pick balls off the range myself guy acted like he didnt like the golfnow deal will not be back pay more and go to blackstone right around the corner
"A Must-Play Golfcourse"
It was a fantastic weather this Friday and what made it more fun was playing Marengo Ridge. First time playing this course after hearing from other golfers how the golf course is in excellent shape,and it never disappointed us. Greens are fast and we like the layout. The front and the back nine have its own different qualities. Very mature trees on the back nine and water in the front nine and a lot of doglegs. It is a very challenging golf course. Clubhouse is very nice and staff are very helpful. Definitely will come back with probably our company outing. If you haven't played Marengo Ridge, you should play it now before winter strikes. It is "A-Must-Play Golf course".
"Must Play Golf course"
It was an excellent Friday weather and our foursome are so happy that we choose Marengo Ridge to spend our day. Our first time here after hearing the excellent shape of this golfcourse, and it never disappointed us. Greens are fast and overall the golf course is in excellent shape. Friendly staff and clubhouse is homey. Front and back nine have two different qualities. More mature trees on the back nine and water on the front nine. Will come back here many more times before winter strikes. If you haven't played Marengo Ridge, play it now. Absolutely a "Must Play Golfcourse".
A Tale of Two Nines
It was the best of nine and the worst of nine. The back nine was the original 9 hole course. This 9 is older and more open, a wee bit less target golf than the front. There is a great view from the top of the tees on 13. Even if you are playing the forward tees go walk up to the top and enjoy the view. The front 9 is the new 9. It is tight and target filled. Not may places you can spray and play. Number 7 is maddening; long enough for driver but you have to hit it straight, if you miss, be ready to card a double.
The greens are always nice and the staff is great. Janet who works the bar makes you feel like you are at home. However, if Marengo Ridge were Dan Quayle in the VP debate with Lloyd Bensen, Bensen would look at Marengo Ridge and say, "Sir I know Blackstone, and you sir, are no Blackstone." Nonetheless, if you are in Marengo and need good golf cheap with great nature around you, then Marengo Ridge is in your wheelhouse.
Superbe journée
Les verts étaient rapides et en excellente condition. Super club de golf relativement à qualité/prix.
fantastic day!!
Nothing better than golfing on a very quiet course. Teeoff at 2pm and finished at 525pm. Hit a chip in for bird on #7 and 20 ft put on 18 for bird!!
Great condition, different kind of layout
The pace of play for our 7:28am tee time was terrific. Rarely waited and rarely was pushed. Very enjoyable. Course in great condition. The layout is not my favorite with a lot of forced 3woods or utility clubs off the tee. At least 3 holes using driver have difficult or awkward landing areas. Try the course, the pace was great.
Like this course
The 'Ridge' has pretty much been my home course. Somewhat challenging and in great shape. Could use some work on the cart paths, but overall a nice course. Staff is very friendly . Abundance of mature trees and enough water to make it interesting.
Decptive
Punishing if you don't hit the fairways. Water on the front is not viewable on from the tees. Trees are mature and will interfere if not in the fairways. Played as a single midweek and finished in under 3 hours. Well taken care of course. would recommend for beginner to more advanced.
Course Has Interesting Holes
Course in good shape, interesting holes to play.
Play was slow due to a threesome two groups up.
This type of experience is what is hurting golf today.
Having a player assistant would be helpful.
Great trac
Fun course, not for the easily frustrated. Challenging with plenty o doglegs, hazards and rough. Imagine weekends can be slow because of the amount of time spent looking for errant shots.
place to play
a wonderful local course, conditions were good, especially after the rains from a day before, tees a bit beat up. but greens were challenging and smooth.
if your looking for a different look for a round of golf, come to Marengo ridge, with the differences from the back to the front, it is a enjoyable place to play.
Excellent Value and fun course
Played in perfect conditions from the white tee, and at a very attractive online rate.
Greens and fairways very well manicured, fist and second cuts well defined and second / general cut around greesns very well kept.
Green pace was faster than expected for a course at such an attractive rate and concidering recernt heavy rainfall, roll found to be true almost without exception.
Many intersting holes and a thinking course with advance thinking well rewarded.
Off target drives were recoverable, the course being without significant primary rough, making the course / round enjoyable and sociable.
Straight drives rewarded and required on some holes, water lurks on many holes but rarely in play with well targeted drives, played from the white tees no forced carries over about 120 yds.
All in all congratulations to the greenkeeping staff on a excellently prepared / ,maintained facility.
Steve / St Charles
The course is absolutely good.
I took 1 hour and fifteen minute get to the golf course from north side of Chicago. Because 1. from above reason.2 Both side on highway you can see the view and a lot of shopping mall so beautiful when you go and you can see sun set when you come back . Try it you will like it and you will know what's I mean...
Course was in great shape
The greens and pin placement were challenging. The front nine is open, but the back really makes you think about club selection off the tee for shot placement.
Wonderful Golf Course and Conditions
Marengo Ridge has been on my must play list at least a couple times a season for many years. A newer front nine and a fun/quirky back original nine holes as well as superb course conditions (best I've ever seen at Marengo in 20 plus years) made for a wonderful round. Better yet we booked a round same day on a Saturday for a tee time prior to noon and virtually had the course to ourselves. If you've never played Marengo Ridge you owe yourself a trip here and if you've played here before you should come back now! Greens were great with good speed, fairways and rough mowed to a proper length and all the sand traps were raked! Some of the sand was inconsistent but all public courses have a few of those issues. I'll return to Marengo prior to this seasons end for certain!!
Very nice course
This is a very nice course. Well taken care of .friendly staff. Fortunate such a nice affordable course so close to home