Sugar Ridge GC
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4.2
549 Reviews (549)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
231
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
87.7%
Recommend this course
464 out of 549 reviews
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4.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.1
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.8%
Recommend this course
46 out of 53 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions consistently impress, with well-maintained fairways and fast greens that keep golfers coming back. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value for money make this course a smart booking choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6106 yards
Slope 123
Rating 68.9

One half of Sugar Ridge Golf Club is situated in extreme southwestern Ohio while the other half winds up into the Indiana hills. The border location may be unconventional but the setting provides a dramatic backdrop. The course sprawls across rolling hills that are abundant with wildlife. Wild turkey and deer have been known to roam the golf course. The layout has a few parallel fairways though the trees, and hills give each hole a completely secluded feel. The back nine feels more open than the front, but that may only be because of the ponds and lakes that come into play on many of the holes. Throughout Sugar Ridge Golf Club, golfers will find that the par 3s are fairly straightforward and the par 5s have sloping, uphill fairways that make them feel even longer. There are a few memorable par 4s, notable for both their scenery and level of difficulty.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Huntley

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator No
Indoor Practice No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt Required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
549 Reviews (549)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 10
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 27
Water Hazards 23
Narrow Fairways 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 13

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5.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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First Time Playing

Average with bad course management

The course itself had some drainage issues and a lot of ongoing construction between the holes. They put a 4 and 3 ball out before our two ball and as a result we took 5 1/2 hours to complete a very frustrating round. At one point their was 4 different groups on one hole. A starter on the first hole when it’s this busy would help.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Sugar Ridge Golf

Course was in very poor condition, you could have a good shot just off the fairways and could not find your ball in the rough. Will not play here again. If the price were less it may be worth it but not when they are charging what a really nice course is charging.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dynamic Layout

Played on a busy Saturday. Pace of play as expected. No hole is the same and kept group intrigued by course. Rough could use some work to eliminate clover, however fairways, collars and greens well kept. Course is fair and if you are staying in play, a good score is awaiting. Would play again gladly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow Slow Slow

Quit after 5 holes. Two groups waiting on 2 thru 5

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Sugar Ridge

Not a good course for Seniors. Too many Cart path only. Too much walking for Seniors. But Course is in great condition. Good greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lot up updates

I've been playing Sugar for about 10 years. The course is in the best shape I've ever seen it. They have had a few spot over the years that were in bad shape. They have addressed all of them. The greens are perfect. They are building new homes on the course...they don't interfere with play. They have also put in a lot of new cart path. They raised the greens fees, but at least you can see they are putting money into the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

STOP OVERBOOKING

There is a 4-6 group backup off the first tee box from the very first tee time throughout the rest of the busy hours. All players are stacked up on top of each other. Starter tells everyone who pulls up “well you’re all going to be super late, sorry about your luck” and this is not even close to the first time this exact scenario has happened. Hopefully everyone likes playing in front of a crowd because you’ll have about 20 guys watching you off the tee box. And I also hope you like waiting 10 minutes after every shot.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Long day

I usually really enjoy this course. Today seemed to be over booked. We played for 4.5 hours and still had two holes to play before we decided to leave. It was cart path only but there were several groups that were moving at a turtles pace. When we got to hole 1 there was a group of 4 on the green, a group of 4 teeing off, a group of 3 waiting, then it was our turn. I still love the course but the tee times need managed better. It should not take 20 minutes to tee off at your first hole when you were on time for your tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice staff but pace of play was too slow

The course was in pretty good early season shape. Greens were nice and rolled true. Fairways were mostly dormant but ok. The big issue was pace of play. 3 hours for the front nine and over 2 1/2 hours for the back nine. Just too long. They need to limit the tee times for the rounds to be enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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