University Ridge Golf Course

Excellent course with many challenges. Course was in excellent condition. Staff were friendly and well organized.

One of the best courses in the region. It was opening day and they didn't cut the greens which made them very slow but they were green. Otherwise it was in good shape for this early in the spring.

Excellent course that is always in top shape. The front 9 is fairly open while the back 9 is heavily wooded. I would rate this the top course in the Madison area due to the excellent conditions and the beautiful piece of property the course is set on.

A very fun and challenging golf course. A great variety of holes. One of my favorite in southern Wisconsin. The course is typically in excellent condition.

Excellent course, challenging holes without being ridiculous. Course was very well maintained and the staff was very friendly. Will gladly play again.

Played here 15 years ago and loved it but was a little pricey. Well it won't be 15 years till the next time. It seems even better than last time. The course was in excellent shape and the green fast and true. At least as good as private clubs. Great mix of holes and with multiple tees I think anyone can enjoy it. As I live near Chicago I'm trying to think of reason to go back this fall. If not then, definitely next year. Sorry I waited so long.

For someone who can't afford to play at country clubs, this is as close as I can get. The course is very challenging, but playing from the white tees, I was not intimidated. The front nine is more open, and the back nine has more trees and very narrow fairways. There are several holes that have so many sand traps, that it provides many risk/reward moments. Avoiding the traps means pretty much giving up the chance for a par. But landing in the deep traps, especially following a rain could lead to double or triple bogey.

This course is beautiful. It plays quite long and has plenty of sand traps - so be ready!

Staff- Great staff friendly and nice

Range- Top of the line range with nice practice balls

Tee boxes- nicely mowed and level

Fairways- neatly trimmed well maintained

Greens- A+++++ they just replaced all the greens on the course

Pros- Well maintained course
Offers some challenging holes
The course has large industrial size fans that blow leaves off some of the greens which will be great in the fall part of the season.
Cons- The course is a little boring
the course does not have a lot of holes with water obstacles.

Price I paid $60
Conclusion- This course is a must play I drove 2.5 hours and was not disappointed.

Other course in the area I recommend, Legend at Bergamont

Played this course 4/5 times since moving to the Madison area from Scotland. Overall, it's a great set up. Fantastic pro shop, clubhouse and practice facilities. I was a little disappointed with the course itself, probably because my friend had built it up to be fantastic. Don't get me wrong, the course is good and is great value if you get a twilight rate, but fantastic? Probably not.

The course itself comprises two very different nines. The front nine is fairly open, almost in a prairie like setting. Highlights are holes 1,2,3 and 7. The back nine has more of a woodland like feel to it with most holes meandering through the trees. As such, accuracy of the tee becomes key. Best holes on the back side in my opinion are 10,14,15 and 17.

Tees and fairways are generally in really good condition. The greens were a little bit of a let down. I find them to be a little bit sandy albeit still running true. I believe all the greens were re-done in the back half of 2012 so perhaps they just need a year or two to fully knit together.

Overall, good course and decent value for money.

greens were redone absolutey georgeous, great conditions , front links style and back totally differant all wooded, lots of elacvation change , i like that,

This is the UW golf course and it shows in their pride of ownership. Course is in pristine condition!

Challenging layout + pristine fairways + a beautiful day + GolfNow value price = A very memorable day of golf. This course is a MUST PLAY for all who enjoy a great round of golf.

One of the nicest courses in this area. The front and back have completely different styles, and each present there own challenges. Fairways are a must if your goal is to post a decent score.

Very nice course. Really enjoyed the day.

The newer greens are just staring to mature and will only get better.

Excellent time golfing at a very nice course at reasonable rates.

This is a course I would recommend to anyone who plays golf. Though it is slightly pricier than other courses around the area, you will definitely note the value for what you pay. The course is challenging and in excellent shape, even in a year when other courses in the area have struggled to stay afloat with above average rainfalls. You'll also see the value in the add-ins. Free, unlimited range balls to hit before hand and three free high-quality tees to go along with GPS carts. These definitely add to the value, and are the little details that make the Ridge a great course. The pace of play was also respectable, as we never felt pushed and never had to wait for the group ahead of us.

Course has a great layout but with my game I need the greens to hold my approach shots because I cannot spin the ball back

This course is challenging and fun to play. There are some long holes and some that are great for scoring. I would recommend this to anyone who can afford to play one of the nicer courses in Madison. Also, check out their website for "Appreciation Days" for all you can play deals. Greens are also in amazing shape after they were redone last fall/this spring.