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| Reviewed by:
Scott Solei - Vadnais Heights MN, Scott shoots in the 80s. |
| Review Summary:
Always worth paying a little extra to play this course. Forces you to
really think your way around the track. Just have to mention, the second
a reviewer compares this layout to Loggers Trail, all credibility is
lost. |
| Conditions:
One of the best conditioned public courses available in
the east metro. |
| Scenery:
If you're
looking for woods and wetland scenery, you won't find it here. But, it
is a very picturesque links style course. I like the views very much. |
| Layout:
True, it
does take the driver out of your hands on a number of holes, but what
good course doesn't. That sort of thinking man's course is what appeals
to me about it. |
| Services:
Service was good, no
complaints there. |
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| Course Rating |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
4 Stars |
| Value Rating:
3 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
3 Stars |
| Putting:
4 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Mark McCorkel - Woodbury MN. Mark shoots in the 80s. |
| Review Summary:
Stoneridge is an instant favorite for most everyone who plays here! It's
one of the top courses in the whole metro and easily the most unique! A
lot of courses in the metro say they are a links golf course, but
Stoneridge is the only true links course in the metro! You can see the
1st 9 holes from the 1st tee, however, the course is laid out in a style
that they don't interfere with one another. In peak season, it's one of
the best looking golf courses you will play. Right away, you forget that
you are in the cities next to the highway. The course is my favorite
golf course to play in the metro and it's a treat every time I go. Their
new resturant, Danny's, is incredible too! |
| Conditions:
Stonerige is usually very prestine and in imaculat
condition. This year has been rough of the greens, as is the case
everywhere. When they are on, they are some of the best greens in the
cities! The bent grass fairways are always perfect! |
| Scenery:
The course stays true to a traditional links style golf
course! The front 9 has all of 3-4 trees that are in play! Sand traps
everywhere and big greens make for a picture perfect golf course! |
| Layout: Gorgeous.
The layout is one of the best you could ask for! Right away
you are tempted with a reachable down hill par 4. playing from the
middle tees will make you use just about every club in the bag off the
tee to avoid trouble, whereas playing the tips will make you be accurate
and long on a lot of the holes to have a chance to make par. |
| Services:
The staff is as friendly as it gets! They treat their guests like they
are members. |
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| Course Rating |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
5 Stars |
| Value Rating:
5 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
3 Stars |
| Putting:
3 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Sam Colton - North Oaks MN. Sam shoots in the 80s. |
| Review Summary:
You guys are kidding yourself if you don't think this is one of the best
courses in the state. An easy top 10. However, it lacks the exclusive
feel of a White Bear Yacht Club, Somerset, or Spring Hill and isn't as
good of course as Hazeltine or Troy Burne. Yet, it still has plenty to
offer. It is a shot-makers course and good decision making is a must. |
Conditions:
Conditions have improved exponentially since open. Watch
out for serious improvements on some of Minnesota's already elite greens
due to their new greenkeeper.
I agree that the rocks in the sand are a serious problem and reflect
poorly on the club as a whole, but they are doing as much as possible to
improve that for 2008. |
| Scenery:
I-94 comes into play if you have a "Caddyshack"
slice on TWO holes, but you can't see or hear it. Anyone who tells you
differently is lying to you. |
| Layout: Gorgeous.
The barn on the Par 5 11th Hole adds to the
character of the course because a high fade over the colossal barn is
the best shot to play and can set up eagle opportunity for the hot
sticks. The back nine in general is just beautiful. The front is almost
a little cramped, but gives off a see-all feel and makes the course seem
much more wide open than it actually is. |
| Services:
Top-notch. Eddie Wynn, the assistant pro, is one of the most talented
golfers in the state and can dissect a swing like a surgeon. |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
5 Stars |
| Value Rating:
4 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
4 Stars |
| Putting:
5 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Topher - Mpls, MN. Jack shoots scratch |
| Review Summary:
My guess is by all the negative reviews is that everyone played bad,
let the "traffic" get into their heads, and are just simply "glass is
half empty" people. Let's be real, this course is no Troy Burne,
Spring Hill, or Giant's ridge...but they layout is decent and the
course is in great shape all the time |
| Conditions:
I played the final
day of the year and it was teriffic! |
| Scenery: Great
looking golf holes, and besides the dreaded I-94 that you don't even
see, I loved every bit... |
| Layout: Great
layout, challenging holes, great green speed, and solid all-around |
| Services:
This could've been a bit better, but what do I expect the final day of
the season?? |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
4 Stars |
| Value Rating:
5 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
5 Stars |
| Putting:
4 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Tim Elliott - Minnetonka, MN. Tim is a scratch golfer. |
| Review Summary:
Very average at best...Way to noisy as it backs up to I94...Holes are
short and not very scenic...there are much much better options on the East
side of the Metro area |
| Conditions:
Poor in Mid summer....Fairways have burnt spots. |
| Scenery:
Terrible
unless you like looking at I94 |
| Layout: Very
basic... |
| Services:
Didn't see any |
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| Course Rating |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
2 Stars |
| Value Rating:
3 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
2 Stars |
| Putting:
3 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Jay Tellman - Stillwater, MN. Jay shoots in the 80s. |
| Review Summary:
I agree with the guy above, who would build a golf course basically on a
freeway? WOW the noise. I say drive 5 minutes to any other course in
Stillwater or better yet Troy Burne. |
| Conditions:
Decent but aren't all golf courses today? |
| Scenery:
I94 is nothing special to look at. |
| Layout: 8 holes on one
side and 10 on the other? I don't get it? |
| Services:
Decent but the food in the dining room was nothing special |
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| Course Rating |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
1 Star |
| Value Rating:
2 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
3 Stars |
| Putting:
2 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
3-5 |
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| Reviewed by:
Jason Topp - Minnetonka, MN. Jason shoots in the 80s. |
| Review Summary:
Five Stars. I strongly disagree with the other 2 reviews. Stoneridge
offers outstanding strategic options missing from nearly all other
public courses in the area. It is in excellent condition and will
challenge anyone to play well. |
| Conditions:
Usually very good. Plays firm and fast unless over
watered. Ragged bunkers contain some rocks but the sand is great to play
out of. |
| Scenery:
Good. Back nine is in a former quarry and
has some wonderful dramatic routing around 30-40 quarry banks. Freeway
is hidden behind mounds. |
| Layout: Choices
everywhere. Do you hug the right side to try and drive the first green
or play safe and settle for a blind pitch. So you try and carry the
bunker on 3 for the best angle to the green or play short or left. Par
fives are generally short with an ability to reach in 2. Par 3's are
better than average. Great cliff-side number 14. Wonderful punchbowl
#16. Par fours vary greatly in length. Course was wise to return to
clubhouse at number 8 as the first 8 holes are squeezed a bit as it is. |
| Services:
Service is usually good. Have gotten inconsistent and in my view
inconsiderate treatment for replays when the course is empty. |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
5 Stars |
| Value Rating:
3 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
3 Stars |
| Putting:
3 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Michael White - Shoreview, MN. Michael shoots in
the 80s. |
| Review Summary:
This is a challenging and beautiful track. No houses back up to it, just
great golf. Greens are fast and pure. No gimmicky holes. Hole #11 is a
hoot- there's a barn you need to drive it past! This is a bit of a spendy
course, but if you can find a deal, well worth it. |
| Conditions:
Top notch every time I have played
here, whether mid-summer or early November. Always nice and green and
closely mowed. The only complaint I would have is regarding some huge
bunkers that should play as waste areas. There are some large rocks in
there, be careful of your clubs! |
| Scenery:
Not the
most scenic course, but no housing developments at all. So nice! Unique
setup in that the front side and back side are kind of separated by two
valleys. Lots of up and down, but it is walkable if you are in decent to
good shape. |
| Layout: A
lot of variety in the holes. Short to medium par 5's with risk/reward. Par
fours are all different. #5 is a tough one. 450 yard par 4. Par 3's all
have different character. #7 is a challenge. Most variety of holes I have
played, much like Troy Burne. |
| Services:
Pro shop is friendly and beverage carts make it around fairly frequently.
It is apparent they are going for the "Upscale" experience. |
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| Course Rating |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
5 Stars |
| Value Rating:
3 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
4 Stars |
| Putting:
4 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Gavin Rosedale - St. Paul, MN. Gavin shoots in
the 80s. |
| Review Summary:
Good course. Challenging to all levels of players. |
| Conditions:
It was in great shape every time I
have played it. The greens are decently fast and the fairways are all
bent grass so the lies don't get better than that. |
| Scenery:
Scenery......... I am there to play golf not to look at the birds and
the bees. As long as there are no houses around I don't really care. As
for I-94.. It is not as bad as some people have said it is. If you are
thinking about the noise on the road then maybe you should re-evaluate
your strategy while playing golf. The noise is really consistent so it
does not matter. |
| Layout: The
layout is pretty good. Lots of elevation changes and well placed
bunkers. the Par 5's are all reachable in two for the average long
hitters. |
| Services:
I didn't notice anything horribly wrong with their service either. |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
4 Stars |
| Value Rating:
4 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
3 Stars |
| Putting:
3 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Jason Wobbrock - Maplewood, MN. Jason shoots in
the 70s. |
| Review Summary:
Definitely room for improvement here. If I had a nickel for all of the
horror stories I've heard about damaged clubs from various sized
boulders in the bunkers I could almost afford the 'Play 18...Pay for 9'
rate. |
| Conditions:
It almost pains me to say that the course is fairly well groomed.
Difficult to get past the fact that there are giant rocks where people
are required to play the ball as it lies.
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| Scenery:
If it makes
sense to have a barn on a golf course, the scenery is second to none.
Some of the homes that line the last few holes are extraordinary to look
at. Mind you....maybe 3% of the general population could actually afford
these homes. |
| Layout: Unique
in that it gets away from the traditional 9 holes per side. Not too many
gimmicks which is somewhat refreshing. |
| Services:
Excellent...if you consider being approached twice in one hole by the same
beverage cart girl that served you less than ten minutes ago?????? |
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| Course Rating |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
2 Stars |
| Value Rating:
1 Star |
| Overall Difficulty:
3 Stars |
| Putting:
3 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Tim Gustafson - Jacksonville, FL. Tim is a scratch golfer. |
| Review Summary: Average
at best. Reminded me of a pricier Loggers Trail Golf Course (Stillwater).
For the price, there are many tracks I'd rather play. |
| Conditions:
For this late in the season (end of Aug) the
fairways and green were in great shape. |
| Scenery:
Being that it's located next to interstate
94 (although protected) the noise level took away from the surrounding
hills, ponds, clubhouse etc. |
| Layout: Difficult track,
beautiful rolling hills. Tough greens. |
| Services:
For 100 bucks you would think they could fill up the ball washers up with
water, over half of them were empty. GPS on the carts would have been nice
(especially for the price). The ranger was extremely pushy for not having
anyone behind us. He appeared to be on a power trip. The fact that the
clubhouse was between holes 8 and 9 is a little weird (why not put it
between holes 9 & 10). |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
2 Stars |
| Value Rating:
3 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
4 Stars |
| Putting:
4 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
John Geurkink - Hudson, WI. John shoots in the 80s. |
| Review Summary: Has
it become fashionable to bash a golf course just for the sake of
bashing? Or, does it make your membership dues easier to pay if you
degrade a public course? I am not a "good" golfer based on my handicap,
but I enjoy playing a lot of different courses in the area, such as:
Troy Burne, White Eagle, Prestwick, Hudson Country Club, and ones
outside the area including - The Wilds, Stonebrooke, The Legends, and
even Olympic Hills, Mendakota, Dellwood, and Hazeltine. Every course has
its own personality, but to trash Stone Ridge is ridiculous. You also
must never have eaten there either - or have no taste buds - because the
food is excellent. |
| Conditions:
Good. However, they host a number of corporate
events so the conditions can vary based on the exact day of play. |
| Scenery:
So what if you can't afford
to live on the course? Does that take away from the architectural appeal
of the homes that adjoin the course? |
| Layout: Nice
use of the available terrain. |
| Services:
The starter was a great guy, who went out of his way to be friendly. |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
4 Stars |
| Value Rating:
3 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
3 Stars |
| Putting:
4 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Todd Miller - Stillwater, MN Todd is a scratch golfer |
| Review Summary: I
agree with most of you, there are a TON of better courses minutes away
and just like I prefer people not talking in my backswing, I prefer not
to have cars zipping by me at 75 MPH |
| Conditions:
Not bad...Nothing like Troy Burne though..sorry |
| Scenery:
1-2 scenic holes, the rest is pretty basic |
| Layout: If
you don't play from the tips it is a pretty easy course |
| Services:
Acceptable |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
2 Stars |
| Value Rating:
2 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
1 Star |
| Putting:
3 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Sue - St.Paul, MN Sue is a scratch golfer |
| Review Summary: I
disagree with Tim Elliott's assessment of the course. The Company I work
for has had three golf tournaments there and the pictures I have of the
scenery is beautiful. Barns in the background and never one picture (out
of almost 100) of I94. The services were great, food was outstanding,
and our members gave rave reviews about the quality of the course
itself. Many of our members have golfed a lifetime and feel Stoneridge
is one of the better courses in the area. |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
5 Stars |
| Value Rating:
5 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
4 Stars |
| Putting:
1 Star |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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| Reviewed by:
Jack Thibault - Minnetonka, MN Jack shoots in the 90s |
| Review Summary: This
is an excellent track. I would agree that I94 is not exactly what you
would want in a course, but I would say it certainly was not a
distraction. Well kept greens and fairways with lots of bunkers. |
| Conditions:
Greens were generally large and fast but were fair. Fairways are some of
the nicest in the area. |
| Scenery:
Scenery was good, freeway not a distraction. I
like the fact that there was not tract building going around the course. |
| Layout: The
course has no tricked up holes and do force you into choosing your club.
The terrain was rolling, but was not so intimidating as to be
unfriendly. |
| Services:
Service was excellent. We had lunch after our round and found the food to
be good. Prices were reasonable. The man at the pro shop was friendly
and efficient. |
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| 1-5 Stars (5 stars being
the highest) |
| Overall Rating:
5 Stars |
| Value Rating:
4 Stars |
| Overall Difficulty:
4 Stars |
| Putting:
4 Stars |
| Balls Lost:
1-2 |
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