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4.2
291 Reviews (291)
5 Stars
126
4 Stars
119
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
91.4%
Recommend this course
268 out of 291 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Ridder's open, forgiving layout welcomes casual golfers and families looking for an enjoyable round at an affordable price. The staff consistently earns high marks for friendliness, making check-in smooth and welcoming for every visitor.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5917 yards
Slope 113
Rating 68.1
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Ridder Farm Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Henry Homan (1959) Geoffrey Cornish (1965)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-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

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.2
291 Reviews (291)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very well kept. Front nine is a converted par 3 course I was told so there are a couple short par 4s. Overall good round, will be back with the wife.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

First time playing this course, great condition and layout. Was a weekend and they were busy, pace of play was a little slow but still finished our round in just over 4 hours. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ken S.

Course was in great shape.

Great value.

Can’t wait to play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course, horrible "regulars"

I would suggest this course as long as you don't go on weekend mornings and aren't a newbie. We had 2 newer golfers with us and played at 7:30 on a Saturday morning. We were still able to finish our front nine in 2 hours, which wasn't the fastest round but was in no way slow. During the front we let one group of guys, that were cruising along, play through. Apparently a group of "regulars" behind them were not happy with our pace and called the pro shop on us (we were told they do this on a weekly basis).

The ranger asked us to hold up at the turn to allow these guys to play through, which was fine with us. So we waited 10 minutes at the 10th tee for the group to finish up 9. The ranger was incredibly nice and did a good job of trying to defuse the situation.

The problem began when the grumpy old dudes decided they needed to talk to us like we were children and reprimand our pace of play. They said the normal pace for 18 is 4 hours, which we ended up finishing in even after waiting for them to play through. They got what they wanted by playing through, yet they still felt the need to be extremely rude about it. I understand trying to keep up with the group in front of you but when you have fairly new players learning the game, it's tough asking them to pick up their balls just to keep up. It ruined the back 9 for us all. Overall the course is a good value for the price but dealing with the "regulars" that go there isn't worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

I will never use Golf Now again

Course was great. People at course were great.

It was raining course was not closed but unless we golfed we would lose our money. Will never ever book Golf Now again because of their cancellation policy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course!

The course, especially the greens, was in very good shape. There's a good balance of moderate difficulty versus challenging holes. The layout is great and the round was enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

PLEASANT SURPRISE

Great day at Ridder Farm GC.

The course is great. Because of the Virus the off course amenities were not there but when everything clears up they will come back. I will play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Decent value, but no carts on the back 9!?

We were told that carts couldn’t be used on our back nine because they close up at 7:30 - it was 5:30 at the time and finishing out with carts would have been feasible. We were forced to take pull carts on the back 9 while seeing several others still riding on the course with rangers everywhere in sight. Not sure what the reason was for this when we clearly paid for 18 with a cart and there was no mention of that closing policy online. We were offered a rain check for 9 holes but that experience left a bad taste in our mouths

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0

Pace to slow,

Course in good shape. Pace of play is to slow. Had to wait almost every tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

John

well maintained, friendly staff, awesome greens always a pleasure playing there and a reasonable prize

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ridder Farm

I try to play here at least once a week. Conditions are always very good and greens at times are very fast but always roll well. Although overall it is short it still presents a challenge with green speeds and pin placements. I look forward to playing here each week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ridder

This course is always in good shape , even after the late start this year , it was nice . A no frills place , as far as a clubhouse or beverage cart , but it’s affordable , and once you tee off , you’ll enjoy it . There is a restaurant for after the round , that I’m not sure many people know about, but it’s excellent , great food , friendly staff . So 18 at Ridder , and a stop at the 19th hole is a good take .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ridder Farm

Ridder is a fantastic course, the front is open enough to try to go low, work on a part of your game without worry of losing 11 balls in the first 3 holes, and the 5th hole is a test being a 90 degree dogleg left. The back is much more challenging. Smart shots off the tee will set you up to play well.

On the other hand, the bunkers have a lot to be desired. Play like cement. Most likely due to COVID. Have been thinking about putting a rake in my bag as a 15th club.

Would I play here again? I’ve played here 6 times this year

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