
The Ridges Course
The Ridges at Sand Creek




About this course
The Ridges at Sand Creek is a daily-fee facility in Jordan, Minnesota, designed by Joel Goldstrand and opened in the late 1990s. Goldstrand, a Minnesota-based architect, has built a regional reputation for routing courses that work with the natural terrain of the upper Midwest, and The Ridges reflects that approach. The property sits in the Minnesota River valley southwest of the Twin Cities, where the landscape offers more elevation change and wooded character than the flatter farmland typical of much of the state. The course takes its name from the rolling ridgelines that define the routing. Holes move through a mix of mature hardwoods and open corridors, with fairways that rise and fall along the property's natural contours. Water comes into play on several holes, including features tied to Sand Creek, which winds through portions of the site. The design emphasizes strategic variety rather than overwhelming length, asking players to navigate doglegs, elevation shifts, and well-placed hazards. As a public-access course in a growing exurban area, The Ridges serves a broad range of golfers, from Twin Cities residents looking for a weekend round to local leagues and outings. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with standard amenities. The course fits into the tradition of accessible, regionally rooted designs that define much of Minnesota's golf landscape outside the metro core.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MN
Quick facts
- Location
- Jordan, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Joel Goldstrand
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,961 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/141
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
The journey to The Ridges at Sand Creek begins at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, roughly forty minutes north of this Scott County sanctuary. The drive southwest traces the Minnesota River valley before peeling away into gently rolling farmland, where the urban sprawl softens into open prairie and scattered woodlots. As Highway 169 gives way to county roads threading through Jordan's quiet outskirts, the landscape subtly shifts - modest elevation changes hinting at the glacial topography that shaped this corner of the state. The final turn reveals The Ridges emerging from native grasses and mature hardwoods, a modern golf retreat carved into terrain that feels worlds removed from the Twin Cities' bustle.

FAQ
Common questions about The Ridges
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Ridges has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.
The Ridges was designed by Joel Goldstrand.
Yes. The Ridges is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Ridges is 72.
The Ridges plays 6,961 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Ridges is 141.



