Lodge of Four Seasons - Ridge Course

The fairways and greens were in good shape. Fairways werewide and I liked the layout. There was no sand in the bunkers, mostly rocks. Cart paths need some work.

I remember reading somewhere, Golf Digest maybe, that one can tell when a course is declining by observing the bunkers. Bunkers are a high maintenance/budget item and one of the first things to ignore when becoming cash strapped. The Ridge bunkers are unplayable. More grass and weeds than sand. One had a small tree growing in the middle. And not a few, but all bunkers.

The layout is fine, picturesque even but the course has declined this year. Tee boxes have gotten sparse. Fairways were decent. Some of the greens were also spotty/bare. The practice green was moved recently and it is very bumpy.

On the good side, we got tee times for only 40 dollars. Playing anywhere for 40 bucks nowadays is a bonus, even on a poor conditioned course. And the staff we dealt with were all friendly, professional and trying to make the most of a less than ideal situation.

I try to look on the positive side. If you get a good rate and your choice is playing here versus not playing at all, play some golf and have some fun. Just have low expectations and all putts 4 feet or less are gimmees.

Very cool course and layout is called the ridge for a reason but needs to be taken care of way better and charge you a little bit too much for the shape of the course that it is in

Pleasantly impressed with this course for the great price. Challenging by playable and picturesque. Staff absolutely friendly. Rained but still had a great time.

We come to the Lake every April for a getaway golf weekend. Usually play the Cove and Season’s Ridge. Played the Cove on Thursday and had a great time. Awesome course. But we were very disappointed in our round at the Ridge this year. Course conditions were surprisingly bad in the numerous areas … several greens were unplayable, along with multiple patchy fairways, grass-less tee boxes, and overgrown sand traps. Numerous utility boxes with exposed wiring, and other pieces of equipment laying around the course. Definitely not worth the $95/ea. It’s been such a fun course in years past, so it was very disappointing to see it this way. The lone bright spot was the delightful woman working the carts.

I really hope these issues can be addressed, but we will be likely looking at other options for next year.

Sparse grass on fairways and greens. Cart paths with potholes. Beautiful layout and design that needs a huge amount of TLC. Hopefully they put in the work for next summer.

Course was in terrible condition. Played here the afternoon of 8/22/2025. Brown patches and areas of crab grass growing on the greens making them impossible to putt. Cart paths are not well taken care of overall. Fairways were hard as a rock. I get that it has been a little dry lately, but unacceptable playing conditions for what they are charging you. I've played this course many times and to see it go downhill so fast is sad to see. Will not be playing The Ridge course again until they start maintaining the course. Ruined our guys trip golf outing as we left on the 8th hole. That's how bad of shape the course is in

This is easily the worst course I have ever played. Every green was 1/3 burnt and full of crab grass. The fairways were so hard and nearly impossible to hit out of. And NO putting green at all. They got us out off tee #1 30 minutes late as the second group of the day. Do not come here. Biggest waste of money.

Overall poor rating due to the cost. They know the course is burned up and are still charging full price. The greens are shot, simply no way to get a consistent roll. The fairways are playable, but still burnt up. The staff person checking us in was typical of the "why are you here wasting my time" attitude of many courses, the starter was friendly enough and the rangers were ok. This place used to be a lot of fun to play with great folks, I hope the new owners get it back to where it needs to be.

This course is a shadow of its former self. EVERY green had patches that were completely unputtable, and many were more than half dirt or weeds! Cart paths could rattle your fillings out! The BEST thing I could say was pace of play was good…but that was because most people knew better than us to waste our money. Allegedly, Troon Golf is now managing this course and its sister the Cove…if so, they should shut it down for a season and complete makeover!

I liked the course but it was not in very good shape. To my surprise, GolfNow didn't advise me that we would be playing the back nine only due to repairs on the front nine. The 10th green was awful. The staff was very friendly. They need more drinking water on the course especially on hot days. Due to the condition of the course, I'm glad I didn't pay more than I did. I wouldn't recommend the course until repairs are done and in better condition. i did like the layout and the journeys between the holes.

Course itself is awesome, cart path however is abysmal

I’m sure this course had a glorious past. However, it is in dire need of all around maintenance which requires a large influx of money. The greens, fairways, rough, cart paths, and carts are in poor condition now. Several tee boxes and fairways haven’t been mowed in a while. The cart paths are the worst. Major Potholes, cracks, over grown brush, just all around neglect. I wouldn’t be surprised if this course is not shut down within the next year.

The sister course at The Coves is in much better shape. I recommend playing there