Tee'd off ~10:30 today for the first time at this course in a few years and had a good time. Fairways were in really good condition and couldn't complain about the greens, tee boxes or even the sand (... Continue »

Tee'd off ~10:30 today for the first time at this course in a few years and had a good time. Fairways were in really good condition and couldn't complain about the greens, tee boxes or even the sand (despite some wet spots and inconsistency.) Only complaint...and it's not huge...is that the pro shop told us there was a beverage cart on the course so we didn't stock up but never saw one. I'd still recommend this place to anyone...

Played Thursday June 19 and the course was in good shape. The fairways were in decent shape and the greens weren't all that bad. I have definitely seen worse. All the sand in the bunkers I found were ... Continue »

Played Thursday June 19 and the course was in good shape. The fairways were in decent shape and the greens weren't all that bad. I have definitely seen worse. All the sand in the bunkers I found were soft. Not all that fluffy, but not bare at all. The only complaint I have is that all the water tanks were completely empty. I find it ridiculous that all the water tanks on the course were completely empty on a 90 degree day! The beverage cart lady was nice and gave us some free waters as she could not do anything about the situation. Overall though, a very enjoyable day.

Out June 1st early- 2nd time in 3 weeks. Efforts to improve continue in the fairways/rough. More ropes and GUR markings than before. Some of these areas are 7+ [8/10/11/13/14/15/16/17] but yes the fir... Continue »

Out June 1st early- 2nd time in 3 weeks. Efforts to improve continue in the fairways/rough. More ropes and GUR markings than before. Some of these areas are 7+ [8/10/11/13/14/15/16/17] but yes the first fairways do need some help. Sand also remains packed in some bunkers.
Greens stay bumpy until #7. Certain these will get sorted out soon and if these conditions improve and hold, the course will play nicely next month at O-City Champ.

Played the course this past weekend. I thought that the fairways were hard and and in many places the grass was dead. The back was alot better. Staff was great.

Played the course this past weekend. I thought that the fairways were hard and and in many places the grass was dead. The back was alot better. Staff was great.

Out Sunday/18th early. Reticent to give glowing reviews these days because positive conditions can be fleeting. Conditions at the Ridge remain pretty consistent but there are 3 noteworthy aspects:
- ... Continue »

Out Sunday/18th early. Reticent to give glowing reviews these days because positive conditions can be fleeting. Conditions at the Ridge remain pretty consistent but there are 3 noteworthy aspects:
- Roped off fairways. Not seen often here. Getting serious about upgrading the conditions of trouble spots. Nice to see and overall conditions are improved.
- Ridge greens receptive? An oxymoron. Not Sunday. Greens were downright soft and held. Best example: 5w from 185y on #8; normally this would skip right through- hit the right side slope and held right there. Hm.
- Watch out for the sand. Packed pretty hard and a bit thin. But you can do it.
The bent greens on the ‘new’ holes [3-6] are finally maturing- have that bright green reflection going on and run pure. #6 held extremely well. Fairways still have punch leftovers up there- it’s nearly June and wonder how much they’ll finally grow in this year.
Finally, the last 4 holes for Victoria Lakes will not open until August. City tournament will play at Vineyard both days [in July].

Played 4/25, teed off at 3:10pm as 3 some. 4 1/2 hr round. haven't played this course in a couple of years and was looking forward to the new course. I was very disappointed in course conditions to... Continue »

Played 4/25, teed off at 3:10pm as 3 some. 4 1/2 hr round. haven't played this course in a couple of years and was looking forward to the new course. I was very disappointed in course conditions today. Fairways were in terrible shape. there was a manuer smell that pervaded 1/2 the course. Let me amend; the parts of the course that were not on the house side was in bad shape. all of the greens were in great shape. as for the new layout, definite upgrade to the 4 holes they replaced. i wouldn't go back until next year to let the construction/fairways settle.

River Ridge Victoria Lakes 14. Yes that's right played 14 hole course today. River Ridge (vineyard as it is known now) got it's greens punched today and I heard Victoria Lakes opened the new holes tod... Continue »

River Ridge Victoria Lakes 14. Yes that's right played 14 hole course today. River Ridge (vineyard as it is known now) got it's greens punched today and I heard Victoria Lakes opened the new holes today through Friday, so I thought I would check them out. I'll explain the new holes a little so you know what to expect. We played from the blues and the scorecard provided only had white and red yardage numbers so we played it longer than the yardage states. Number 1 is the same par five that the course has been starting with. Then you go up the hill and play a short par 3 (140 from whites) into the wind. Right of the green is a bunch of trees, to the left is a large bunker and a cliff. Too far left equates to good bye ball. Hole 3 was a dogleg right and downhill (385 from whites). Drive it on the left side of the fairway and let it roll down. Green is protected by a large bunker short and right of the green. 2 of us landed in it. Hole 4 is dogleg left (360 from whites). From the Blues you have to tee off over a ravine area so you have to judge the angle to shoot at or you could easily end up in the ravine which lines the left side of the fairway with the wind also pushing you that direction. The green is very large with several steep drops. I hit an iron to the right side of the green and my ball rolled to about 12 feet and drained the putt for a birdie. Hole 5 is an extension to the old hole 2. You now tee off above and it's now a cool par 5. From the tee box you see two large lakes and have several options of attack. You hit your ball like I did about 240 to the designated landing area. Or, if you're a big hitter you can try and clear the lake and give your self about 150-170 to the hole. But you're clearing the large lake on the left and it's probably 290 from the blues. Cool hole with plenty of danger but also potential for birdies and pars. Holes 6-12 are the old 3-9. Hole 13 is another new par 5 (525 from whites). It's the hole that runs along victoria ave. Luckily we played from the blues because if I teed off from the whites my ball would've landed in the lake, but because the blue tee was a good 30+ yards back and left I missed the water by ten yards. Definitely want to play this hole along the left side. You actually don't even see the water, to the right, from the tee box so be careful. Now the approach shot is very delicate to an elevated green. Anything right is wet. Over is wasteland and the only safe area to miss is left and there is a bunker there. It's actually pretty intimidating to look at. Another cool hole. Pretty challenging. The 14th hole is a par 4 (425 from the whites). Now this is a very different hole. Lake on the left...lake on the right, plus it's long...plus you're shooting over a ravine. Was playing with a college golfer and he said "it's a crazy hole". Par is a great score on this hole. Let's say I hit one in the drink on my approach and took a 7...Ughh. I'll be back for revenge and some better stragegy hopefully on Wednesday. It was a par 56 and I shot a 68 with the triple on the last hole. One more thing of note is the new holes greens are much quicker than the old holes, so you'll need to adjust your speed.

Out early Sunday 13th. After ANCC, RRidge tasted like a decent meatloaf. Funny, a few mechanical changes+ 11% lower slope = much lower score. The course was down- warm, and absolutely still. Greens a ... Continue »

Out early Sunday 13th. After ANCC, RRidge tasted like a decent meatloaf. Funny, a few mechanical changes+ 11% lower slope = much lower score. The course was down- warm, and absolutely still. Greens a bit bumpy on the front [early]- by #10 they were running RR pure; held nicely. The course balance is fine- a solid 6+ all the way around- maybe that rating is tainted by ANCC but I did not hear freeway noise for 3+ hours during Sunday's pleasant loop-

Played River Ridge on Monday. Course was packed. Very nice day and finished 18 just before dark. Greens, Tee Boxes and Rough are in quality condition. Several of the fairways are pretty barren. Got th... Continue »

Played River Ridge on Monday. Course was packed. Very nice day and finished 18 just before dark. Greens, Tee Boxes and Rough are in quality condition. Several of the fairways are pretty barren. Got the white paint surrounding areas specifically on holes 8 and 10. I like the layout at River Ridge. I'm not a fan of the new 4 and 5 holes as I feel those two holes are too close together, someone may get hit one of these days. Overall its a great valued course. I shot a 88 with 39 putts. I also played Victoria Lakes Tuesday. I find the course to be a lot of fun. Flat with 4 of the 9 holes with water in play. The greens had some kind of lines on them from mowing. So a lot of the putts weren't breaking like you would think. The fairways were more lush than River Ridge. I made two laps around and shot 89 with 36 putts. It will be interesting this summer when they get a full 36 done.