Ridge Course
Sandwich, MA, USA
The Ridge Club, nestled in the heart of Cape Cod, channels the spirit of classic New England golf. Carved into the rolling, pine-studded landscape of Sandwich, this Rees Jones design, of the modern era, provides a stern but fair test for players of all levels. The course subtly favors those who can work the ball right to left, navigating strategically placed bunkers and subtle doglegs, a common feature among older courses in the region. While The Ridge Club hasn’t hosted any major championships, it has carved a niche as a beloved members' course. Its relatively young history belies a deeply rooted sense of community, fostered by a challenging layout and commitment to the traditions of the game. The club maintains a strong regional presence, attracting a loyal membership from across the Cape and beyond. The Ridge Club is not widely known for any specific type of food, however, you can expect typical club-fare with locally caught seafood dishes being prevalent options to choose from. The Ridge Club fosters a warm and welcoming environment where golfers come to enjoy the game, the camaraderie, and the beautiful setting.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Unranked
Best in USA
Unranked
Best in MA
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Golfers say this course delivers a quintessential Cape Cod experience with consistently excellent conditioning from tee to green. Most praise the layout for rewarding accuracy over distance, with many greens featuring two tiers that demand creative short-game play. Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight the final three holes as exceptional, particularly the island-green par-3 17th and the risk-reward par-5 18th, with several calling this finishing stretch the best on the Cape and among the most memorable they've encountered anywhere.
7.9
36 players
Favorite final 3 holes at any course I’ve ever played
Best 3 hole finishing stretch on Cape Cod
As classic of a Cape Cod golf experience as there is, always very well maintained from tee to green. Not the longest track but requires accuracy and some creativity around the greens with a majority being two tiered. Finishes strong with island green on the short par 3 17th and risk reward par 5 18th.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 23 explicit golfer ratings.
Ridge was designed by Robert von Hagge.
Ridge is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Ridge is 71.
Ridge plays 6,657 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ridge is 138.
