Detailed description of Deer Ridge Country Club, CLOSED 2019
Deer Ridge Country Club is a Semi-Private, 18 hole golf course located in Brentwood, California.
Deer Ridge first opened for play in 2004. The course was designed by Andy Raugust.
Located in Brentwood and situated among the picturesque oak-dappled hills at the foot of Mount Diablo, Deer Ridge offers wonderful views and first-rate amenities.
Par for the course is 71. From the back tees, the course plays to 6,302 yards. From the forward tees, the course measures 4,539 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 9, a par-5 that plays to 521 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 3, a par-3 that plays to 182 yards from the back tees.
Watch out for # 2, a 411 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 14, a 364 yard par-4.
The course closed on September 8, 2019.
SunCoast Properties, which owns the course, posted a sign at the Brentwood, Calif. property citing “financial conditions brought on by ever-increasing maintenance, operational cost and lower revenues” as the reasons for the closing. Shadow Lakes GC, which sits across the street and is under the same ownership, closed almost two years ago.
$51 (cart included), played on Saturday, January 2012 at 8am
We played New Years Day. After all the rain, I picked this course because it drains relatively well. Roddy nearby also drains well, but we had played that 2 days before. Deer Ridge was in good shape. The greens were receptive, but not mushy and the fairways still had some roll. We played in 4.25 hours which was OK for our foursome (between 9-15 course handicap off blue tees). I'll definitely be back again, between Shadow, Deer and nearby Roddy there is enough variety, and a good deal can usually be found, which makes it well worth the 35-40 minute ride.
Member (cart included), played on Saturday, August 2011 at 6am
The staff is friendly and efficient. The ambiance is great and the 4 finishing holes are really great. If you haven't played here, it is a must play.
$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, August 2011 at 2pm
The course is always in good condition. Pace of play is a little slow but not horrible. It has challenges that are scenic and not overwhelming. Golf shop and food service is limited.
$21 (cart included), played on Friday, January 2011 at noon
The pace of play is 5hrs. Fairways, Tees and greens are above average. At $25.00, this course is a steal, although on the weekend it becomes unreasonable.
$51 (cart included), played on Saturday, January 2011 at 8am
After a month of heavy rain the course was in pretty good shape. Nice layout and a fair price. Could work on the pace of play though.
$56 (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2010 at 8am
Found the course to be challenging and fair in that good shots were rewarded and bad ones were punished. Two different nines, and the back has the feel of being on your own golf course as there are not parallel holes and lots of natural vegetation to work your way around.
$21 (cart included), played on Friday, July 2010 at noon
My last time to get to play my favorite course design. If this course was in any populated area, the price would be three times higher. I live in the Monterey area which has great courses but I've never played a design like this. Not long, not particulary hard for a slope of 132 (blue), but you have to think your way around the course or it will be very difficult. If this course doesn't make it (area hard hit by housing crisis), I hope the NCGA buys it. The design is just too good to lose.
$26 (cart included), played on Friday, April 2010 at 2pm
Good all around course.
(cart included), played on Monday, February 2010 at noon
Third time at the course and still love it as much as always. I'm going to truly miss it when I leave California. Very simiar to his other design at Spanos Park in Stockton, but much more challenging. Based on playing two of his courses, the architect is a genius.
$31 (cart included), played on Thursday, September 2009 at 8am
The back nine is better than the front. A very confined feel on the front nine due to too many houses.
$31 (cart included), played on Wednesday, August 2009 at 8am
$16 (cart included), played on Wednesday, February 2009 at 10am
Very nice and well maintained year-round. Good challenge but playable for all skill levels. Birthday and everyday specials make this a great value.
Member (cart included), played on Thursday, January 2008 at 10am
PLAYED JANUARY 2009. Your date played column does not yet have a 2009 in it.
Best course out of seven courses in the area.
$36 (cart included), played on Friday, September 2008 at noon
Except for slow play, a very pleasant experience
$31 (cart included), played on Friday, August 2008 at noon
Still ranks as the course I would play the rest of my life if I could only play one course
$51 (cart included), played on Tuesday, July 2006 at 2pm
Fantastic course -- play it while you can before it goes private. Lack of driving range is a negative, but there are three other courses within two minutes for warming up beforehand. Makes you think, but very fair.
$51 (cart included), played on Sunday, December 2007 at 10am
If I had to play one course the rest of my life, Deer Ridge would be it. You have to think your way through, not just bomb away.
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$41 (cart included), played on Friday, April 2013 at 8am
This is not a very long course even at the tips (~6300 yards) but it is very challenging. I'm decent off the tee but not super long. Most par 4s I was hitting my rescue club and once my 4 iron. For me I had to play my distance correct for my approach shots. Great course with character. A lot of undulating fairways and greens.