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4.3
556 Reviews (556)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
286
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
94.6%
Recommend this course
527 out of 556 reviews
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3.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
51 out of 54 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
556 Reviews (556)

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 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This was a beautiful course with a good mix of sand and waterways. Very solid course. Pace of play was fine absolutely no rush. Definitely a great location to work on your game. Will definitely be coming back here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course!

Really enjoy playing here. Nice layout with some elevation but fair. Friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf great value

Always liked this course. Was beat up a few years ago but sure is back in form now. Good variation of holes. Some tough and some good birdie opportunities. Green we’re great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great first time at this course.

The only negative would be the bunkers. They definitely need to bring new sand in for the bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is definitely not a let it rip golf course . They’re a quit a bit of challenging holes with dog legs, and water. It rained the night before and most of the traps had 1’of water and the cart paths puddled. I don’t think it rained that much. Greens were good shape .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Outstanding first experience at a great course!

This is a hidden gem. A buddy and I drove 45 minutes to come play here and we were more than satisfied with the experience. The course was in fantastic shape and honestly I couldn’t stop raving about it for entire round. Staff was very helpful. Plenty of tee times. Challenging course but very fun. Pace of play was excellent. Will definitely be back in the future. Overall 10/10 experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Played the day after my son played!! Wanted to try new course in area and was very happy I did!!tee time 630 am,pace of play well at that time was awsome..course was well maintained and also some challenging holes good dog legs make you think!! Will try to make it my new sat am course!! Also very good price especially for a week end thank you again for a great time!! See you next sat!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Like Course but Slow Play

Really liked the course layout but was not happy with pace of play (5 hours with multiple groups stacked on tee boxes. Greens were extremely slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sand traps

It's been 2 years since I played this course and I can't believe that 90% of the sand traps still look like a rock quarry. The huge rocks that are all over the place in the sand traps are unacceptable. I can't believe they can't sift the sand and get all of the rocks out of these sand traps after 2 years. If they would finally do what they should have done to these sand traps years ago this course would be a very nice course to play on from fairways, sand traps to greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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