University Park CC: Clubhouse
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4.7
2002 Reviews (2002)
5 Stars
1411
4 Stars
490
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
95.7%
Recommend this course
1915 out of 2002 reviews
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4.8
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
49 out of 49 reviews
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4.8
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.3%
Recommend this course
119 out of 121 reviews
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Course Highlights
University Park consistently delivers pristine fairways, lightning-fast greens, and a spacious layout that rivals a private club experience. Exceptional practice facilities, outstanding staff, and frequent hot deals make this course one of the most rewarding rounds available.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7152 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men: collared shirts & slacks/shorts for men. Women: dresses, skirts, slacks & shorts with a sleeved shirt without a collar/a sleeveless shirt with a collar. No denim, tank tops & athletic wear and cut offs.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
2002 Reviews (2002)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
Patio Dining 25
Brunch 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 67
Water Hazards 61
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 57
A Weekend Splurge 33
Playing Multiple Courses 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 65
Near the Airport 43
Worth the Drive 42

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A solid course with three nines.

I love the fact they are so protective of the course that it was cart path only because it was too dry in the fairways! The three nines are so different that you do need to change your strategy (especially 10-18) as risk/rewards are dramatically different than tees on 19-27 or 1-9. Overall a well designed and maintained course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dry as a bone

This course needs water badly. They are skimping on watering and it has affected the course to where it was cart path only because of the dryness of the course which I have never experienced. It was like walking on potato chips. I love this trek but until they adequately water, I won't be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great long course

I’ve played university several times over the years but the fairways were a bit brown because of the drought but the greens and tee boxes were in great condition,I will definitely play there again before we go home

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really poor show

My son andvi played here recently.

It wasn't until we were at the starter we noticed we could only use the cart path.

The fall out from this was terrible.

We had to get out the cart from the path and walk across the fairway to our ball. Carrying several clubs as we could not accurately get distance from cart, sometimes being not too close to ball .

The dangerous part was it was almost 100 degrees. This became way too much walking from cart to ball .

One of the holes on the back nine was under construction so we paid for 18 and got 17!!

Had I known these facts at time of booking I would have spent my money elsewhere

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wait For Awhile.

We played here on 5/31. Although it hasn't rained in quite some time, it was 'Cart Path Only' - which made it a bit more challenging in the heat. I have played here many times and have always enjoyed the outing at University Park. This time it was much different. The course is in need of LOTS of water. Many of my shots from the fairway were from crispy brown, dried-out grass. The greens are in fairly good shape, but still were a bit bumpy from recent plugging. Overall, we were quite disappointed in the condition of the course, and the amount charged. I was surprised that they let the course deteriorate to that point. We will wait for quite a while before playing here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

People that work here are super rude

Got yelled at for stopping at the turn to grab drinks. My group spent $700+ to be rushed when we’re 10 minutes behind pace because we bought drinks at the turn.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Will come back!

Enjoyed this course very much. Conditions were great considering how dry this area of Florida has been all year. Even with punched greens, they rolled well under pretty decent healing. Look forward to coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced

The course greens were irritated and a number of ongoing repair work. Not advised

of the conditions - very poor considering what

they charge for green fees.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced

The greens were irrated and we were not told before hand. The rate should have been discounted and we should have been told.

Very disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greens were punched, no notification, disappointed!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

The course was great even though the greens were recently punched. The staff was phenomenal. The amenities were superb. I’d recommend this course and woul definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens were just punched 1/4 size, would not of played there @$130 had we known! Not sure why no courses feel that they have to let you know this before you play. A little courtesy would be nice!! Other then that one of the best public golf in Sarasota

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course. 27 holes with several yardage options.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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