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4.3
425 Reviews (425)
5 Stars
156
4 Stars
223
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
95.1%
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403 out of 425 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.5
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
57 out of 57 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6654 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.5

Marengo Ridge Golf Club opened as a nine-hole course in 1963. Spread across rolling, wooded hills, the course was crafted by re-purposing an old farm. The working cattle barn was even renovated to become the clubhouse. As the golf course garnered a local following, a new nine was added in 1990. The more than 25-year difference between when the two nines were constructed give the course a unique character. The layout seamlessly blends modern techniques and classic design. The distinct topographies of each nine add even more variety. Marengo Ridge Golf Club's original nine holes weave through mature trees while the newer holes are more open and links-style. There are several tricky doglegs throughout but it isn't overly punishing if you're errant. You'll also face several water hazards and strategically placed bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/25
Architect William J. Spear (1963) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

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

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Reviews

4.3
425 Reviews (425)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
Patio Dining 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 33
Bunkers 32
Elevation Changes 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 32
Advanced Golfers 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 18

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Played the day after my son played!! Wanted to try new course in area and was very happy I did!!tee time 630 am,pace of play well at that time was awsome..course was well maintained and also some challenging holes good dog legs make you think!! Will try to make it my new sat am course!! Also very good price especially for a week end thank you again for a great time!! See you next sat!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Like Course but Slow Play

Really liked the course layout but was not happy with pace of play (5 hours with multiple groups stacked on tee boxes. Greens were extremely slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sand traps

It's been 2 years since I played this course and I can't believe that 90% of the sand traps still look like a rock quarry. The huge rocks that are all over the place in the sand traps are unacceptable. I can't believe they can't sift the sand and get all of the rocks out of these sand traps after 2 years. If they would finally do what they should have done to these sand traps years ago this course would be a very nice course to play on from fairways, sand traps to greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marengo Ridge

Course in good shape. Bunkers groomed, but not really sand, more like gravel,dirt

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Marengo Ridge

Nice challenging course, Owners are gracious and hospitable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Early Spring at Marengo Ridge

Great early season outing. Tee areas and fairways were good. Greens were still brown and rough. Janet always takes care of her golfers and serves up those good brats.
Bob Diebold

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 448
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great to be back out on the course

To start out the 2023 Chicagoland golf season our group traveled to an old standby Marengo Ridge. Shame on me but I hadn't played a round there since pre covid August of 2019. All of the staff are wonderful and want you to enjoy a great experience. This day was same......a tad windy/chilly but course was in decent shape except for the sand traps which always have been hit or miss. Marengo is a fun track after you've played it a few times. There are several holes where the area you have to shoehorn your ball into with tee shots is a tad over the top but that's part of the beauty of the course. Good solid clubhouse with bar, food and locker rooms downstairs. 3.5 stars plus. It's good to play here during the week or later afternoon on weekends as pace of play is usually an issue Sat/Sun. Recommend a play or three. Thanks to all at Marengo Ridge for another great golfing experience!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Course looks great condition even winter now. Will play for green grass

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This was a beautiful course with a good mix of sand and waterways. Very solid course. Pace of play was fine absolutely no rush. Definitely a great location to work on your game. Will definitely be coming back here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great first time at this course.

The only negative would be the bunkers. They definitely need to bring new sand in for the bunkers.

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