The Ridge Sioux Center, Iowa
The Ridge is a par-71 public course in Sioux Center, Iowa, playing 7,297 yards from the Black (par 72) tees with a rating of 75.5 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,297 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.5 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 12 |
| Location | Sioux Center, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.0498, -96.1653 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (par 72) | 7,297 | 72 | 75.5 | 132 |
| Black | 7,209 | 71 | 75.1 | 132 |
| Gold (par 72) | 6,898 | 72 | 73.4 | 128 |
| Gold | 6,808 | 71 | 73 | 127 |
| Gold/Blue Combo (par 72) | 6,641 | 72 | 71.7 | 124 |
| Gold/Blue | 6,621 | 71 | 71.5 | 123 |
| Blue (par 72) | 6,433 | 72 | 71.1 | 120 |
| Blue | 6,353 | 71 | 70.7 | 119 |
| White (par 72) | 5,977 | 72 | 74.5 | 129 |
| White | 5,922 | 71 | 74.2 | 129 |
| Burgundy (par 72) | 5,420 | 72 | 71 | 117 |
| Burgundy | 5,365 | 71 | 70.7 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (par 72) 75.5/132 | 560 | 216 | 435 | 177 | 415 | 570 | 455 | 308 | 415 | 3551 | 457 | 465 | 243 | 552 | 542 | 162 | 445 | 420 | 460 | 3746 | 7297 |
| Black 75.1/132 | 560 | 216 | 435 | 177 | 415 | 570 | 455 | 220 | 415 | 3463 | 457 | 465 | 243 | 552 | 542 | 162 | 445 | 420 | 460 | 3746 | 7209 |
| Gold (par 72) 73.4/128 | 540 | 187 | 415 | 157 | 400 | 510 | 430 | 290 | 400 | 3329 | 425 | 445 | 220 | 542 | 525 | 142 | 425 | 400 | 445 | 3569 | 6898 |
| Gold 73/127 | 540 | 187 | 415 | 157 | 400 | 510 | 430 | 200 | 400 | 3239 | 425 | 445 | 220 | 542 | 525 | 142 | 425 | 400 | 445 | 3569 | 6808 |
| Gold/Blue Combo (par 72) 71.7/124 | 535 | 187 | 395 | 157 | 375 | 510 | 410 | 265 | 400 | 3234 | 385 | 425 | 178 | 542 | 525 | 142 | 390 | 400 | 420 | 3407 | 6641 |
| Gold/Blue 71.5/123 | 535 | 187 | 395 | 157 | 375 | 510 | 410 | 185 | 400 | 3154 | 385 | 425 | 178 | 542 | 525 | 142 | 425 | 400 | 445 | 3467 | 6621 |
| Blue (par 72) 71.1/120 | 535 | 165 | 395 | 140 | 375 | 480 | 410 | 265 | 385 | 3150 | 385 | 425 | 178 | 500 | 485 | 120 | 390 | 380 | 420 | 3283 | 6433 |
| Blue 70.7/119 | 535 | 165 | 395 | 140 | 375 | 480 | 410 | 185 | 385 | 3070 | 385 | 425 | 178 | 500 | 485 | 120 | 390 | 380 | 420 | 3283 | 6353 |
| White (par 72) 74.5/129 | 500 | 145 | 355 | 117 | 355 | 470 | 370 | 220 | 370 | 2902 | 355 | 405 | 165 | 450 | 475 | 115 | 365 | 355 | 390 | 3075 | 5977 |
| White 74.2/129 | 500 | 145 | 355 | 117 | 355 | 470 | 370 | 165 | 370 | 2847 | 355 | 405 | 165 | 450 | 475 | 115 | 365 | 355 | 390 | 3075 | 5922 |
| Burgundy (par 72) 71/117 | 456 | 130 | 333 | 101 | 330 | 435 | 345 | 200 | 350 | 2680 | 305 | 363 | 132 | 425 | 438 | 90 | 305 | 320 | 362 | 2740 | 5420 |
| Burgundy 70.7/117 | 456 | 130 | 333 | 101 | 330 | 435 | 345 | 145 | 350 | 2625 | 305 | 363 | 132 | 425 | 438 | 90 | 305 | 320 | 362 | 2740 | 5365 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (par 72) (7,297 yards, 75.5/132)
Course rating 3.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (6,353 yards, 70.7/119)
944 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Burgundy (5,365 yards, 70.7/117)
1,932 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 570 yards. 10 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 162 yards. 90 from the Burgundy tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Ridge?
The Ridge has a course rating of 75.5 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the Burgundy tees, the rating is 70.7 with a slope of 117.
How long is The Ridge?
From the back tees, The Ridge plays 7,297 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Ridge?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 465-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Ridge?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black (par 72) tees (7,297 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Burgundy tees (5,365 yards).
Is The Ridge public or private?
The Ridge is a public golf course in Sioux Center, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Ridge?
Nearby courses include Landsmeer Golf Club, Sioux Valley Golf Course, Rooling Hills Golf Course, Sioux Golf & Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Ridge?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Ridge with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Ridge?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Ridge for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Ridge have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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