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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
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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
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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
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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
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

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Reviews 111
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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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
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Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
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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
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Reviews 1
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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
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 264
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 80
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 111
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 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
Played On
Reviews 111
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 111
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course but tougher than you think

Marengo Ridge is way up in the northwest boonies but worth the drive. I expected a wide open former cornfield, but was in for a surprise. Lots of water, bunkers, and mature trees. My only complaint (due to my inexperience with course) is the several hidden hazards that you can't see from the tee or second shot. Our foursome lost a bunch of balls by not knowing when to lay up. Also my best drive of the day wound up in a hidden bunker in the center of the fairway. Overall a fun course and the best $4 brats I've ever had.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

This is a nice track. The routing takes advantage of the somewhat hilly terrain and I enjoyed the numerous doglegged holes. Greens are medium sized and putt well. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s a harder course then it gets a rep for

Course is always a challenge, greens are getting patchy but they’re taking care of it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid value

For the price very competitive and nice course.

Some nice elevated tees and greens , good challenge,

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