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31 Reviews (31)
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.2
88.7%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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3.4
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Conditions
2.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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3.8
22 Reviews (22)
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.9%
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20 out of 22 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 72
Length 7230 yards
Slope 131
Rating 74.5
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Ruggles Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1950
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting.
Architect Ed Ault (1995) William F. Gordon (1950) Dan Schlegel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.7
31 Reviews (31)
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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Good course layout. Bad conditions

This is my second time playing Ruggles. The fairways are not mowed low enough so they mind as well be the rough. The greens were rock solid for putting. The staff when I showed up we’re upset that I booked as a solo and was taking a cart for myself? For the price in this area there is much better deals. I will not be back anytime soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Basic golf with no frills

Ruggles is a great layout but clearly struggle with lack of money. Tee boxes are a mess. See pics. Greens were is good shape but super slow but it had just rained so not sure they could cut them. Grant course to walk

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course is open for all

Course is in great shape, pace of play is very good and bunkers are playable. Will be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

inexpensive easy course with rough staff and bad lessons

Had a similar experience to another player. Played once and the course was a bit rough, but playable for most of the holes. I decided to sign up for lessons. The guy doing lessons was a boisterous big guy who just couldn't make the time but was happy to take my money. I had one of my set and it took a month to schedule it and i work a normal job and am free weekends so it wasn't anything abnormal in the times. The first lesson was okay, but he was on his phone some and not paying attention and the lesson was generic. After 2 months trying to schedule the next one and often getting no response i gave up. I asked for a refund and was told no refunds sorry. I'm really not happy about this. I should have pushed harder like the other person did. The course is long and flat and fairly easy. the lessons, not an easy experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good Course

Course was in good shape considering over an inch of rain the night before. Good job to the grounds crews. Always a great place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Value

Staff is generally friendly. This is a course where the Greens Super does the best he can with the funds allowed. The fairways are wide open and the greens are receptive but several fairways are in desperate need of re-seeding.

The course image can be improved by enforcement of a dress code. To me, a doo rag, blue jeans and grass cutting tennis shoes are not proper attire.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Value

Ruggles is a great value and close to home. I especially want to thank our service men and women for their service. I hope they all have a chance to enjoy Ruggles golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Long, Open

Tees from 5500 yds to almost 7300. If you want to take on Ruggles from the tips, good luck its a long track. Pretty wide open and receptive to wayward tee shots, but too wayward and its gone. Very walkable i might add, and can even do so on weekends.

Most recently the conditions have been ok. Greens almost always roll true, can be spotty at times depending on weather. Recently redid the sand in all the bunkers.

Staff is generally friendly. But this isnt a Disney course and everyone has a bad day. Food is respectable and nice bar area. Driving range is there, thats about all i can say.

Its not Bulle Rock or Mountain Branch but a suitable alternative if you dont want to pay for either of them.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Decent lessons, but you won't be a priority

Having only played golf for a couple years, I thought it would be nice to get some lessons before I my bad habits became engrained. Additionally, my clubs were in rough shape after being rear-ended with them in the truck of my car and I needed new ones. So I thought this would be a great time to get lessons and then get new clubs. The pro at Exton recommended Dave Correll at Ruggles in early-March and I figured that was plenty of time to get 3 lessons in before the summer league started at the end of May. A week later, I mentioned he wasn’t returning my calls, he tried and finally I got a response. I went to Ruggles and signed up for a 3 pack of lessons. The first lesson was great and all I used was my 5 iron. We changed a few things about my swing and I was hitting better quickly. I practiced a lot for a week as instructed and was told to text to schedule the next lesson, but it took weeks to even get a reply and not be given ridiculous time slots like 10am on a Tuesday. The second lesson was great and there again I only used my 5 and 7 iron. I improved even more and just needed to get my consistency up. After a hard week of practice I tried to schedule the last lesson and couldn’t even get a response again. It was very frustrating! I keep trying and after a couple weeks I got told nothing was available for the upcoming week I had before I had to leave for a few days. When I got back I tried to schedule something and couldn’t get a response as per usual. Finally, after another long period of time and no response and me still not having clubs, I decided to try one last time. I should mention golf league was well underway at this time and there’s nothing like having to tee off with a 5 iron because you were told to wait till after the next lesson to get clubs. I sent a message first thing in the morning and still hadn’t heard anything by early afternoon, so I requested a refund for the last lesson. Then I got an immediate response. There was some back and forth and the promise to fit me in soon, but I just didn’t believe it and pushed for the refund. When I showed up, he was cordial and I’m glad for that. In conclusion, the lessons were good, but you won’t be a priority. If you work on an atypical schedule or have months to spare for a few lessons, then go for it. I understand these lessons are cheaper than some other places nearby, but you will pay in frustration. The lessons boosted my power and I really wouldn’t have minded waiting if he would just respond to texts and calls in a timely manner. I went to Golfsmith that weekend and was hitting decent on the simulator. Then the pro there changed a few things about my swing and it really improved my accuracy and power! I went from driving in the mid 200’s to consistently hitting in the upper 200’s and getting over 300 often enough that with some practice I think I can make it a habit! I only wish I had more time with my new clubs before matches started.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

A-Flight Club champion so may be biased

Very good condition except in summer. Long course with long par-3s but par fives are very reachable. I am a member and the rates are great. Must play for anyone who likes hitting the long ball.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Great walking course

Fairways and green well maintained. The fairway on the seventh hole needs alot of work, grass is thin and patchcy. There were no rangers on the course to regulate pace of play. The course is reltively short and flat which makes it ideal for walking. Overall the course is average.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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