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4.5
205 Reviews (205)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
78
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
190 out of 205 reviews
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.5
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 27 reviews
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Course Highlights
Ruth Park offers outstanding value with consistently well-maintained conditions, fast greens, and a walkable layout that welcomes all skill levels. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make this municipal 9-hole a reliable, affordable choice.

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Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Par 35
Length 3023 yards
Slope 115
Rating 34.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1931
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Foulis

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $8
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No, from April 1 - October 31
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
205 Reviews (205)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 9
Locals 8
Walkers 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, like/enjoy playing there

Enjoy playing at Ruth. Would reommend to anyone, value is outstanding. Greens in excellant condition. So are the fareways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pretty good course for the price, fun to go to every now and than for a quick round

A good course. The holes are all relatively easy but if you are looking to go out with a friend and just have a good time than its a good course. Generally the pace is about 1.5-2 hours for 9 holes depending on how many people are out. I have finished 9 in about 70 minutes when it was just me. There are no sandtraps on the course, but the course is well enough maintained that it is still fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging for a muni

got off on time and managed to keep up pace even though the course was very busy tee boxes, fairways and greens were in excellent condition narrow fairways are offset by a couple of wide open, but long holes greens can be tricky

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good practice course

I went out and played nine holes on a Sunday evening and the course was packed. Easier course that has large fairways. The greens are challenging. I would consider it a good course to play to work the different aspects of your game, especially for beginner golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the price!!!

I'm a 17 year-old who shoots in the mid 80s and I enjoyed this course. I was shocked at how cheap it was, and it was in pretty good condition. The only con is that they load up on the tee times so expect to wait on a few tee boxes unless other golfers let you play through. Other than that, it was a great course!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5/8/2013

This is a great little 9 hole Muni course. I've played here a bunch when I'm looking to get a quick nine in. They re-did the cart paths and really have improved the conditions overall since last year.

I usually get out before work and can walk this course in an hour and a half, and for $8 from GolfNow its a great deal!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course to tune your game.

This 9-hole course provide the perfect venue to walk or ride. The course is easy to get around with peak and valleys to help solidify your iron game.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent time, I've played there before and have always enjoyed it. One note it is a 9 hole course, not 18 as in the survey.

Nice course, very convenient location. Always a pleasant experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

An overall very good experience.

My son and I played nine holes at Ruth Park on May 8 and it was a very good experience. The course was in very good shape and we finished in less than two hours.
The only negative came when we checked in and the person at the front desk said we owed $8. I explained that I booked the tee time at GolfNow and that it was paid in full on my credit card. He expressed confusion and perhaps anger that what he received on his computer was not consistent with what I showed him on my receipt. I did not have to pay the extra $8 and we moved to the tee box, where we went off on time. Afterward, the staff was very cordial and responsive. The food was good and the service was excellent. We will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

good conditions always

good course, always fun to play. greens are exceptional for the cost of play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Love my local 9.

Ruth Park always seems to have their greens ready for play early in the year. Course is a mix of easy and moderate par 4's including 2 blind tee shots, plenty of slope, some narrow fairways and a few dog legs. Course can get slow on the weekends, but weekday afternoons are usually pretty good pace. They've put a lot of work into the course the past few years and its really starting to show.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great little 9 hole course

First time at Ruth park and was very impressed with the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

A Great 9 Holes

Ruth is one of the best kept secrets in St. Louis.

Not only does Ruth Park have the cheapest range ball prices in the entire St. Louis area, they also clearly take pride in maintenance of their course year round.

The course isn't overly challenging, especially if you can keep your drives on the left side of each fairway. That's not to say that it's not a fun course, though.

The rates are reasonable and I have never had a problem with any of the staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great 9 hole city course

IMO this is one of the better city courses around and is the best value. They have been improving the course over the last few years and it really shows. The staff is always friendly and I hope they continue the great work. Just remember, it is a city course and cannot be compared to courses like Gateway National, Pevely Farms, Far Oaks, etc. Overall it is a great value and a good place to get in a quick nine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

cheap but very slow play

This course is a good value for 9 holes, running around 8-10$ for 9 holes. HOWEVER. The pace of play is extremely slow and there are many groups of older golfers, women, and otherwise slow players making it a frustrating course to play most days.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course for the price

Course has elevation changes n presents a bit of challenge

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great 9 Hole Course

This is one of the better 9 hole courses around. Has many interesting holes including changes in elevation.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great municiple course

played this course on a warm december day and the greens and fairways were in great shape if you walk be prepaired for a little work out, quite a few hills, if you stay in the short grass you'll be fine. nice driving range and a friendly staff make this a great nine hole course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great walking course....

Always have a good time golfing here. Great exercise walking the 9 hole. Friendly staff and golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

?

I still had to pay when I got to the course, it's the only course I have booked on-line, but still had to pay. $4 for a pull cart for 9 holes is a little high.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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