River Ridge is off the Preston Road exit of the Lodge Turnpike about 45 minutes east of Hartford.

The golf course meanders over a natural tract of land on the east side of the Quinebaug River without homes or development along the holes. The first half-dozen holes are open with scattered trees along the fairways while the balance are carved through hardwood forests. It's mostly straightforward with several doglegs, numerous water hazards, and the liberal use of sand bunkers at the fairway's landing areas and guarding the greens. There's four sets of tees from 5,393 yards to 6,871 yards, the Blue tees are 6,474 yards, 69.8/122, course/slope ratings, designed by Charlie and Joe Rustici.