University Park CC: Clubhouse
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4.7
2007 Reviews (2007)
5 Stars
1414
4 Stars
491
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
96.0%
Recommend this course
1920 out of 2007 reviews
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4.7
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
54 out of 54 reviews
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4.8
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
99.2%
Recommend this course
121 out of 122 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
2007 Reviews (2007)

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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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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 40
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
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fabulous Trek and great shape!

Beautiful course that presents a challenge from whatever tee you choose. The course in fantastic shape and the pace of play was great. Coming from the east coast of Canada, this course was a treat for this time of year. Recommend any golfer and there are tees that accommodate for any handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A+++

This course is Amazing! If you can get a tee time for less than 100$ you will be smiling ear to ear. 😀

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, poor service

I know this is an upscale private course, but if you don’t appreciate outside play then don’t offer it. Bag drop people not welcoming or friendly. I asked for directions to the starter and he pointed down there. I said this is our first time here and he said ‘I figured that out”. No “welcome, how can I help you”.Pro shop no friendller. Starter too buy complaining about everything that was going on and how he had to work yesterday on his day off. It’s a beautiful course, great putting green and driving range, but we won;t be back. Not worth the money to be treated like that.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in the Sarasota area

University Park is my absolute favourite course to play in the Sarasota area. The fairways, greens, tee boxes are pristine and magical to play. We played a round in under four hours and enjoyed lunch at the outdoor bar afterwards. A wonderful day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 78
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Plush

Everything from tees to fairways to greens in excellent shape. Greens just a tad slow for my liking, but rolled true & held approach shots nicely. Some bunkers could use a fresh topping of sand....the couple green side I was in were just a little thin, but well maintained. All staff encountered were friendly, and nice GPS on carts. The only negative of the day was the constant "notification" from the cart GPS telling us we were 7 minutes behind & were going to be asked to skip a hole to maintain pace. To be clear, we waited for the group ahead of us to reach the green on #1 before teeing off, as instructed. They were playing the old fogies tees, we were playing the back tees.The group in back of us appeared to be also playing from the forward tees. After the 3rd hole, we never saw the group in front, and I observed the group in back a couple of times arriving to the tee box on the first few holes as we were on the green putting. As we were approaching I believe the 7th hole, we had a Marshall advise us that the group in front just cleared the green......to which we stated, sorry we just stopped & got water & ice and wasted 5 minutes trying to get in the washrooms, as there were no access codes on the carts or scorecards, and nothing came up on the GPS screen. ( And no, the Marshall did not know the code). We used natural resources to relieve ourselves as we couldn't gain entry to the facilities. We proceeded & made the turn in 1hour and 58 minutes. Throughout the entire back 9, every hole our GPS continued to advise us we were 7 minutes behind schedule.......and again, never once saw the group behind us on the back 9. Honestly, I don't know anyone who plays more ready & quick golf than I & my playing partner, and admittingly, the 2some we were with ( who never played the course before) struggled a bit, but we finished our round in exactly 4 hours & 3 minutes !! Felt totally rushed on the entire back nine, and honestly, ruined the experience for me. I'm a believer in keeping pace, but I guess I know never to bring hi handicappers with me to play UPCC, It just ruined the day for me, but I'll still return, as the course is always in great shape......I just wont bring any hackers with me!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and conditions . Will play again when visiting

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Our favourite course in the area

We had a great game. The course is definitely the best maintained in the are - apart from Longboat Key Club. Not too challenging if you can stay on the fairways. Only downside was a slow 4 ball in front of our three ball who did not give us the courtesy of calling us through.

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