
Ridge Course
The Ridge Club



About this course
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.
Rankings
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
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Sandwich, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1989
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert von Hagge
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,657 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to The Ridge Club begins at Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly an hour's drive southeast across the Cape Cod Canal and into the historic town of Sandwich, the Cape's oldest settlement. Private aviation guests often favor Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis, trimming the approach to a swift twenty-minute transfer through cranberry bog country and salt marsh. The final miles peel away from Route 6A's antique shops and colonial architecture, turning onto quieter lanes where the landscape opens to reveal rolling, heathland-style terrain - a fitting prelude to one of New England's most deliberately secluded and architecturally ambitious private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 36 logged golfers.
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.





