I researched several area clubs before joining Verdict Ridge and ultimately joined this fall during the initial information call—without ever seeing the course in person. I already knew its reputation and had read countless reviews, and after a few months as a member, I couldn’t be happier with my decision. The course is immaculate, and I can’t wait to see it in full color this spring. I’ve already attended several club events, all of which have been a lot of fun. The staff is consistently friendly and professional, and the pro shop is well stocked with a great selection of logo apparel, clubs, and accessories. Mike Zhiss has been fantastic in answering membership questions, and I’ve had three lessons so far with Jim Lusk, the Head Professional, with plans to continue working with him weekly for the foreseeable future. Scott, the General Manager, has also done an excellent job making my wife and family feel welcome. Guilties Bistro deserves special recognition. Whether you’re just looking to enjoy a cocktail after a round of golf or sit down for a full dining experience, Guilties delivers. The food is phenomenal, the presentation is excellent, and the service is outstanding. The daily food specials offer a wide variety and are consistently creative, fresh, and well executed—this is a place you genuinely look forward to visiting, not just a convenient clubhouse option. If you’re looking for a family-friendly club with a top-tier course and a welcoming atmosphere, Verdict Ridge should absolutely be on your list to tour. Give Mike a call.

Really nice and challenging course. But super lame for them to be charging full price while an entire hole is closed (without warning as well). We also tried calling in for food at the turn and was told it was "grab n' go," but it ended up taking almost 20 minutes and costing $42 for two hot dogs and three cafeteria-grade pulled pork sandwiches. Absolute rip off. Threw off our groove and pace for the remainder of the round as well. Do better.

Very nice golf course. Tee boxes, fairways, greens, and bunkers all in excellent mid-summer conditions as of late August 2025. Course is well maintained, with a fun layout. Various tee box options, so you can make it as hard or easy on yourself as you want. Friendly, accommodating, and professional staff in the pro shop. Nice full-service restaurant upstairs. Pace of play was VERY slow initially (roving marshal but did not seem to enforce pace standards) but improved after playing through a couple struggling groups. Senior discount much appreciated. We had a great day at Verdict Ridge.

To walk the fairways of Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club** is to be reminded that golf, at its best, is not a contest against par but a conversation with the land. From the opening tee shot, the course makes its intentions clear. It asks for thought before strength, for placement before power. The first hole introduces you gently, but without apology—fairway framed, green honest, and no indulgence given to carelessness. It is a handshake, firm but welcoming. As the round unfolds, the routing reveals its wisdom. Each hole feels naturally discovered rather than imposed, as though the land itself suggested where the ball ought to travel. Doglegs are not tricks; they are decisions. Hazards do not shout—they wait. Bunkers are placed not to punish the timid, but to expose the reckless. The middle stretch of the front nine is particularly instructive. Tee shots demand commitment, and approaches reward those who choose the proper angle rather than the heroic line. Greens are subtly contoured, never unfair, yet rarely indifferent. One finds that being on the green is not the same as being *correctly* on the green. The turn arrives with no sense of interruption—only continuation. The back nine deepens the examination. Elevation changes come into play, asking the golfer to trust both eye and judgment. Tee shots must be shaped with purpose. Approaches require distance control and respect for gravity, wind, and nerve. Several holes on the inward side linger in the mind long after the scorecard is signed. There are moments where restraint is the bravest choice, and others where boldness—properly executed—is rewarded handsomely. This balance is the mark of a course that understands human nature as well as turf and soil. The finishing holes do not grandstand. They simply insist that you finish well. The final approach, in particular, asks for clarity of thought when fatigue and emotion would prefer indulgence. It is a fitting conclusion—quietly dignified, resolutely fair. Verdict Ridge is not loud golf. It is not theatrical golf. It is **honest golf**. It respects tradition without being trapped by it. It welcomes the newcomer while forever challenging the seasoned player. One may leave having shot a fine score—or not—but one always leaves knowing precisely *why*. And that, in the end, is the highest compliment a course can receive.

The course is always in great shape. It’s a challenge but has several tee box options, including hybrid tees, to allow all golfers to enjoy their round. The staff in the clubhouse is outstanding and they go out of their way to provide excellent service. If you have time, visit Guilties restaurant before or after your round. The staff is top notch, the food is excellent, and the prices are affordable.