I’m extremely disappointed with my experience at my local golf club. I brought my brother-in-law, who is active duty military, to play over Memorial Day weekend—a time meant to honor those who have served. When I asked about a military discount, I was told yes, only to be charged full price. When I questioned it, a man from a nearby office—who turned out to be the superintendent—shook his head “no,” signaling not to honor the discount. That’s when the staff member clarified they don’t offer it on weekends. Really? On Memorial Day weekend? My brother-in-law had driven from Maryland to visit, and both his grandparents—who served our country—are buried at Fort Sam Cemetery. It was only a $10 discount, but the principle mattered. My total was $108, and I asked for a full refund. Thankfully, we were still able to take my brother-in-law golfing elsewhere and had a great Waco experience with a business that does honor our service members. I won’t be returning to this club. If you’re part of a military family, you’ll understand why this was so upsetting. This place does not reflect the respect our service members deserve.

Seriously?!! $60 prepay for this course. In the middle of January. That is absolutely ridiculous. Course is ok. But nooooo where near worth that much for January. New owners obviously have no idea what they’re doing. Sad. Course is going to fall apart again. Update 1/6/23 - Now their prices are $75!! Seriously?! Come on guys. It’s no where near worth a $75 course, even if it was the middle of July. I tried calling Cottonwood. Booked up all day until 3pm. What does that tell you? Update 7/6/23 - Most greens are terrible. They’re half dirt as seen in pic. Roughs are still just weeds and dirt. Tee boxes are so torn up and not level. I just don’t understand why they’re so concerned about the clubhouse grounds. Focus on the course. That’s what golfers want. A nice course to play on. Especially for $75. Lake Whitney courses are gorgeous and it’s usually like $45 to play. Update 9/30/24 - FINALLY!!! I think they finally listened to the golfers. The course is looking soooo much better. Tee boxes are grass and level. Greens look good. Most importantly the price!!! They finally got the hint and lowered the prices. $49 with cart. That’s the perfect cost for this course. Way to go Bear Ridge.

Ground is cement… bent me over for $70 to play this mess…. If you like hitting down on your ball and compression and leaving a fat divot this isn’t for you…. If you like scooping the ball this course is for you.. won’t be returning.. broke my right wrist from bouncing off cement

Golfer busted my front windshield out when I was driving by on the access rode. The golfers wouldn’t admit it and the Club manager said he really couldn’t be sure it wasn’t a rock, even though it was the exact size and shape of a ball but that he would call me back. He never called me and wouldn’t return my messages. I am out $500 and as a teacher, I don’t have that extra readily available . This club doesn’t seem to care about the community, their neighbors or doing the right thing based on my experience.

Paid $75 for a weekend tee time at a course that is worth $35 at best. All of the tee boxes were not mown and I even had to hit off a mat on one of them. The greens were very bumpy and filled with weeds. If you are charging that much for a round of golf, there are certain standards you’d expect. None of those were met here. I wouldn’t recommend this course or be back.