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Ridge Golf Course & Events Center
Address: 2020 Golf Course Rd, Auburn, CA 95602
Google Rating: 4.5
Dress Code: semi_strict
Technology: none
Condition: good
Course Notes: Common Concerns: ----- Difficulty: "Challenging course that demands you take your medicine," "very undulating greens, no flat putts" - Maintenance Periods: Occasional reports of bare spots and aeration recovery periods -- Green Conditions: "Unusually bumpy" during certain periods, "fast and tricky greens" ---- Overall Assessment: Good - Consistently praised for its championship design, natural beauty, and challenging layout, with minor concerns about seasonal maintenance issues.
Par: 71
Rating: 73.1
Length: 6734 yards
Slope: 142
Course Info
Holes
18 Holes
Public/Private
Public
2020 Golf Course Rd, Auburn, CA 95602
Business Hours
Features
Driving Range
Yes
Pro Shop
Yes
Golf Lessons
Yes
Club Rentals
Yes
Putting Green
Yes
Chipping Green
Yes
Golf Carts
Yes
Push Carts
Yes
Club Fitting
Yes
Lighted
No
Description
The Ridge Golf Course & Events Center is a public golf course located at 2020 Golf Course Road, Auburn, CA 95602. Designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1999, this 18-hole championship course sits on 170 acres in the picturesque foothills of Placer County, just a short drive from Sacramento. The course features oak-studded knolls, rolling hills, and dramatic rock outcroppings with a 100-foot elevation change, creating a natural foothills experience with no homes in sight.
Facility Type and Amenities
Type: Public Course
Special Technology: None – No mention of Toptracer, Trackman, or similar technologies in practice facilities
Available Amenities
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Driving Range | Yes – 25 stations with target greens, grass tees weekends, mats weekdays |
| Practice Putting Green | Yes – Two practice putting greens with bent grass surface |
| Chipping Green | Yes – Dedicated chipping and sand practice area |
| Pro Shop | Yes – Full-service pro shop |
| Golf Lessons | Yes – Head Professional Shawn Kelly, PGA available |
| Golf Club Fittings | Yes – Available through pro shop services |
| Golf Carts | Yes – Carts included in green fees (walking optional) |
| Push Carts | Yes – Available for rent |
| Club Rentals | Yes – Rental sets available |
| Lighted | No – Range open 7AM-5PM Mon-Sat, 7AM-3:30PM Sunday |
| Covered | No – Open-air facilities |
Course Information
Par: 71
Course Length: 6,734 yards from Gold tees
Slope: 142 from Gold tees
Rating: 73.1 from Gold tees