A view of green with water coming into play at Sugar Ridge Golf Club
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3.9
438 Reviews (438)
5 Stars
120
4 Stars
198
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
82.0%
Recommend this course
365 out of 438 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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3.9
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.3%
Recommend this course
47 out of 60 reviews
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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

Reviews

3.9
438 Reviews (438)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some TLC

I play at Sugar Ridge quite often, it is one of my go-to local courses. I normally have nothing but good things to say, but this time out was a little rough. The first two holes are in pretty bad shape. Very wet in a few places. Looks like they may be having trouble with washing out from hard rains The greens are rolling decent and the aeration holes have for the most part healed over already. Some of the tee boxes and fairways could use some help. The back nine was in pretty good condition short of one or two holes. With that being said this is a really fun course, very nice design, price is good, the carts are in pretty good shape and I'll be back for more once it dries out a little bit!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/16/2024

We're sorry to hear your first round didn't meet your usual standards due to the weather-affected conditions, especially regarding hole 1 and 2. Thank you for your feedback, we'll make sure to address these issues and look forward to delivering a better experience next time.

Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good

It was slightly cold just cause we played in the winter but no one was there and it was very fun to play 18 for a good price. It is also a very fun course, a good variety throughout the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

special hole 18

Staff was very friendly. Enjoyed talking to the ranger. Beautiful day that made play enjoyable. Greens had been aerated but still rolled true. Love to play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly staff and the enjoyable conversation with the ranger. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the aerated greens, but we are glad they still rolled true. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/18/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, sheenadop. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Sugar Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Hello vsmac. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Sugar Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

SR

We played SR at a good price. Pace was slow but course was in good condition. I enjoy playing there and recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Thank you for your review and for recommending our golf course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the slow pace, but we're glad that you enjoyed playing on the well-maintained course at a good price. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Sugar Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
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
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Hi, u584239258. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Sugar Ridge Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
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Commented on 10/20/2023

Hi, rkeyer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Sugar Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible condition

Besides a few holes, the place is in terrible shape. Also over priced on weekends.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review our golf course. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with the condition of some holes and the weekend pricing. We greatly appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our services.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in terrible condition

Tea boxes were unlevel, roof was burnt out and head bare patches everywhere and the greens were in terrible condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for the issues you experienced with the tea boxes, roof, bare patches, and greens. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a fan

Slow play, average condition of fairways, greens and tees. Poor course management.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Commented on 12/18/2023

We appreciate your feedback regarding the slow play and the average condition of our fairways, greens, and tees. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Corse in great shape

Fun the course great layout greens in great shape. Only problem they let 6 golfers go out out together and slow the whole course up they wouldn’t le two somes go through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the slow pace of play on the course. We will address this issue and strive to provide a better experience in the future.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Hello u314164026044. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Sugar Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Hello, u314164026044. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Sugar Ridge Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, will come back !!!

First time playing the course and we were very pleasantly surprised by the beautiful scenery, the clever lay-out of the holes and the many challenging holes in the course. Fairways were perfect and the greens perhaps a bit too slow, they seem to have been cut not that short.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your kind words about the beautiful scenery and clever layout of our golf course. We apologize if the greens were not up to your expectations, and we will take your feedback into consideration to improve our course conditions.

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