University Park CC
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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
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
39
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
50 out of 50 reviews
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4.8
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
23
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
98.4%
Recommend this course
120 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 7247 yards
Slope 132
Rating 75.3
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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 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it

First time playing, course was in great shape with an entertaining layout. Greens were great, medium speed with no issues.

Staff was very friendly. They clearly run a tight ship here. Very satisfied.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best

Awesome course absolutely enjoyed this only problem we were unfortunate to have a husband and wife ahead of us who thought it a good idea to coach his wife while we were all standing and waiting behind

As far as golf goes fantastic challenge really need to know where to place your shots or trouble will find you single figure handicap shouldn’t play less than blue

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great First Round

The course in phenomenal shape. A tad slow on the front 9, but seemed to split tee times up between the other two courses on the back which sped up play significantly. Will certainly come back for more rounds in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Track!

Had tried to play in 2020 and was unable to due to the pandemic. Very glad I made another trip and was able to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very well kept

Just a great day of golf, be back in a couple of days.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

NEVER FAILS

University, designed by Ron Gnarl has been the premier course in Sarasota since 1996. I wish I’d been an enthusiast of the game since then. Although I’m not a member, me and my friends look to play University as often as possible. It’s challenging yet playable for high handicap players and highly skilled players as well. Members, retired ,and wealthier players take advantage of the earlier tee times, but there are still many opportunities for others to enjoy this excellent course.

The staff is welcoming from the moment you arrive. Everyone treats us nicely as if we were members. Great folks on a perfectly maintained course always has us anxious to return.

Thank you University.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Play

Excellent track and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Horribly Rude Starter/Marshaling Staff

There is no posted pace of play policy. Marshaling is very subjective.

Our foursome completed our round in 3.5 hours, yet we were rudely pushed by the staff to “keep up with the group in front of us.”

A) there was no group in front of us.

B) there was no group behind us waiting.

I’ve never been treated so rude anywhere in the service industry.

I will never play there again.

I’ve told everyone I know about this encounter and have suggested they do not play UPCC.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 233
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Fun times and great course. A’Must play’ if in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Overpriced for condition of fairways and aerated greens.

Overpriced for the condition of the fairways and aerated greens. Booked through golf now and it was not listed on the site. I wouldn't have played had I known and would advise everyone to call before booking this course to check on the greens and fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Greens punched, fairways dried out, extremely slow pace

On pace for a 5 1/2 hour round. Greens were punched recently and fairways were super dried up. Course was ok to play but the pace of play was absolutely brutal. Not sure why the spacing was so bad. Ranger talked to all groups and came back and said, “nothing I can do it’s just backed up”

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved this course

If I lived in Sarasota I would be joining this club!

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