University Park CC
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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 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
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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Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition, greens run true

Florida courses aren’t northern courses as far as pristine conditioning but this track was very fun to play and had a lot of interest in the layout. Pace was phenomenal. Got a mid morning tee time with members who couldn’t be better hosts. Played in 3:40. Worth the premium to play earlier

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fantastic course

This course is in fantastic shape. The only negative is that the bar and sandwich quit at 3 pm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Public Track

Best public course in the Sarasota area by far. Imaginative layout. 27 holes. Fee includes range balls and cart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Our favorite course in this area but today was really slow pace.

Always love playing at University Park but today was very slow. Had to wait on every hole and many times would drive up to tee box and foursome in front of us had not even teed off. Playing again tomorrow and hope to get better pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overall very good - but slow afternoon pace of play

My playing partners quit after 9 holes due to the slow pace. Course was backed up and I barely finished 18 holes... groups ahead of us obviously were there to enjoy the back 9 and were in no rush to finish their rounds before sundown.

Overall good, I like the course and facilities, but not the best value for money this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

4.5

Excellent facilities. On this day the greens were rather slow and we teed off 15 minutes late some waiting on the front 9. Sizeable property with some long stretches between holes so walking would not be recommended (if it's allowed). One of the better public fee courses in Sarasota.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Slow play again

Really slow play. No ranger insight.

Also no cart girl!! Worst 120.00 I’ve ever spent.

Had to wait 5 -10 minutes to hit every shot. BRUTAL

Played this place before was 48.00 it was slow too but not like this. These courses have no problem collecting as much as they can but the experience does not add up to what you pay. Not even close!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Niko

Very busy but moved fast good condition and friendly staff -

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable day out

Friendly staff, good course conditions and some challenging holes made for a nice day out. Pace of play was fast at 3:40 for 18 holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

highly recommend

this course is managed extremely well. Everyone I met was pleasant and helpful. We were directed to the first tee on our tee time, and we never saw the group ahead of us or behind us, until I saw a threesome on the tee when we were on the green, no waiting ever.

The course was beautiful and greens were fast.

A very beautiful and fun day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very good course and well run

Always enjoyable playing this course (2nd time) and in great condition. Very well run with starter and pace of play. Some challenging second shots and green were in good shape. Will certainly be back.

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