GREENS BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS:
In 2017, The Ridge Golf & Gardens (Formerly known as Buck Ridge) was purchased by new owners and a major course restoration/reinvention project began. Heading this massive effort was Superintendent Nick McAdow. Nick came to us after being the Superintendent of Upper Landsdowne in Pickaway County.
Restoration & Improvement Projects Include:
2019
- Greens Restoration – Deep Tined, Aerated, and Transplanted Sod
- Bunker Restoration – Over 100 ton of sand was needed to restore the bunkers
- Cart Path Restoration – Over 200 ton of gravel spread
- Renovated Parking Lot and Driveway
- Creation of Railroad tie raised Gardens
- Creation of Front Sign Garden
- All new signage, Front and Hole Markers
- New Tee Markers
- Creation of Greenside Garden on Hole 1
- 73 New Trees Planted
- Fixed Irrigation System
- Pond Renovation (Hole 3)
- Pavilion Restoration/Transformation for Rock The Ridge
- Repaired all Bridges
2020
- Creation of Entrance Garden
- Creation of Greenside Garden on hole 14
- Cart Path Restoration. Over 300 ton of gravel spread & counting
- New Trash Cans Throughout Course
- Creation of Gardens Around Each Hole Sign
- Pond renovation (hole 17, 18)
- New Cart Barn Built
- Cleared Creek Beds on Hole 5/6 & Hole 16
- Finished sand trap renovations
- Painted all fences and bridges
- Aerated Greens, Tees & Fairways
- 12 New Spruce Trees Planted
- Mulched All Course Trees
- Creation of New Flower Bed Near 10 Tee Box
- Executive Golf Simulator Suite Installed
- Over 300 Lb. of grass seed planted
2021
- Extended Patio Area and installed Live Edge Bar Tops
- Planted 31 Arborvitae lining driveway
- Created Rose Garden next to patio
- Cart Path Restoration. Over 800 ton of gravel spread & counting
- Installed LED Fountain on 18 Pond
- Painted Silo
- Fixed sand trap drainage
- Painted all fences and bridges
- Aerated Greens, Tees & Fairways
- Mulched All Course Trees & Flower Beds
- Over 200 Lb. of grass seed planted
- Paved The Driveway and Chip & Sealed the Parking Lot
- Created 2nd Executive Simulator Suite
2022
- Chip & Sealed all Cart Paths
- Reshaped Banks of Steam and Hole 18 pond
- Built New Cart Barn
- Renovated and expanded mechanic shop/equipment barn
- Added Executive washroom trailer in Simulator Barn
- Covered entire patio with pergola
- Added Gas Fire Pit next to patio
- Added Sound Panels throughout clubhouse
- Added 4 new Dart boards to expand our leagues and have invitationals
- Over 400 Lb. of grass seed planted
- Planted 30 Majestic Oak trees
2023
- Striped Parking Lot
- Renovated Clubhouse
- Sports Betting
- Steps to Tee Boxes