Ridgewood Country Club
About Ridgewood Country Club
Ridgewood Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Waco, Texas (76710). It was established in 1947. From the Black tees, the course plays to 6,564 yards with a par of 70. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 73.0.
Walking is permitted.
Ridgewood Country Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 143, putting it in the upper half of courses in Texas for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 5,072 to 6,564 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Texas offers year-round golf. Winter months (November through March) are peak season with comfortable temperatures and strong demand. Summer rounds often benefit from lower rates and faster pace.
Par
70
Length
6,564
Slope
135
Rating
73.0
Course Difficulty Analysis
143
This Course
135
TX Average
113
US Average
Based on 442 rated courses in Texas
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 135 | 73.0 | 408 | 350 | 180 | 368 | 142 | 430 | 383 | 426 | 555 | 3242 | 545 | 348 | 228 | 370 | 423 | 434 | 130 | 429 | 415 | 3322 | 6,564 |
Blue | 129 | 71.7 | 391 | 350 | 174 | 340 | 142 | 410 | 383 | 390 | 520 | 3100 | 545 | 348 | 198 | 370 | 381 | 398 | 130 | 380 | 415 | 3165 | 6,265 |
White | 143 | 78.1 | 400 | 345 | 166 | 340 | 132 | 418 | 390 | 399 | 533 | 3123 | 520 | 342 | 198 | 363 | 393 | 408 | 114 | 393 | 383 | 3114 | 6,237 |
White | 127 | 71.1 | 391 | 340 | 174 | 340 | 132 | 410 | 375 | 390 | 520 | 3072 | 520 | 333 | 198 | 350 | 381 | 398 | 114 | 380 | 383 | 3057 | 6,129 |
Gold | 139 | 75.9 | 375 | 329 | 166 | 301 | 130 | 405 | 383 | 389 | 461 | 2939 | 520 | 318 | 165 | 325 | 374 | 368 | 104 | 359 | 371 | 2904 | 5,843 |
Gold | 125 | 69.0 | 375 | 325 | 166 | 315 | 130 | 396 | 370 | 370 | 450 | 2897 | 505 | 310 | 165 | 324 | 355 | 364 | 104 | 350 | 371 | 2848 | 5,745 |
Green | 122 | 67.7 | 375 | 319 | 166 | 287 | 76 | 405 | 269 | 278 | 461 | 2636 | 520 | 318 | 138 | 325 | 353 | 368 | 94 | 288 | 374 | 2778 | 5,414 |
Green | 134 | 73.3 | 375 | 319 | 166 | 287 | 76 | 405 | 269 | 278 | 461 | 2636 | 520 | 318 | 138 | 325 | 353 | 368 | 94 | 288 | 371 | 2775 | 5,411 |
Red | 127 | 71.2 | 369 | 319 | 135 | 287 | 76 | 400 | 269 | 278 | 401 | 2534 | 401 | 299 | 138 | 304 | 353 | 336 | 94 | 288 | 353 | 2566 | 5,100 |
Red | 118 | 65.6 | 369 | 317 | 135 | 287 | 76 | 389 | 269 | 278 | 401 | 2521 | 401 | 295 | 138 | 304 | 345 | 333 | 94 | 288 | 353 | 2551 | 5,072 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 | ||
| HCP | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Ridgewood Country Club offers 10 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 6,564 | 135 | 73.0 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,265 | 129 | 71.7 | 5-15 |
White | 6,237 | 143 | 78.1 | 5-15 |
White | 6,129 | 127 | 71.1 | 12-22 |
Gold | 5,843 | 139 | 75.9 | 12-22 |
Gold | 5,745 | 125 | 69.0 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,414 | 122 | 67.7 | 20-30 |
Green | 5,411 | 134 | 73.3 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,100 | 127 | 71.2 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,072 | 118 | 65.6 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Ridgewood Country Club
Ridgewood Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Ridgewood Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgewood Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Ridgewood Country Club is a public golf course located in Waco, TX. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Ridgewood Country Club have?expand_more
Ridgewood Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1947.
What is the yardage at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
From the White tees, Ridgewood Country Club plays to 6,237 yards (par 72). The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 5,072 to 6,564 yards.
What is the slope rating at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
The Black tees at Ridgewood Country Club have a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 73.0. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Ridgewood Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Ridgewood Country Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Ridgewood Country Club offer?expand_more
Ridgewood Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Ridgewood Country Club located?expand_more
Ridgewood Country Club is located at 7300 Fish Pond Rd in Waco, TX 76710. You can reach them at 254-772-2050.
What is the difficulty level at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
Ridgewood Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 143. It plays harder than 78% of golf courses in Texas. The average slope rating in Texas is 135. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
Ridgewood Country Club offers 10 tee sets. Black tees (6,564 yards, slope 135) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Red tees (5,072 yards, slope 118) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Ridgewood Country Club should play the Red tees, which play 5,072 yards with a slope of 118. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Gold tees (slope 125, rating 69.0) at Ridgewood Country Club would have a course handicap of 16 and an expected score of approximately 86. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Ridgewood Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Ridgewood Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.