University Park CC
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4.6
1950 Reviews (1950)
5 Stars
1370
4 Stars
479
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
94.7%
Recommend this course
1863 out of 1950 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.8
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.4%
Recommend this course
76 out of 78 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.7
176 Reviews (176)
5 Stars
133
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.6%
Recommend this course
170 out of 176 reviews
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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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4.6
1950 Reviews (1950)

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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent golf track

This is one of my favorite courses in Sarasota. The conditions and pace of play are always above par.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

University park golf club

4th time. Like the course. Staff are nice. I often play with other guests A few are slow. This club likes to have a pace. Very nice facility. Best to look for the deals. It’s pricey

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 104
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Greens

The greens fee is on the high end for Sarasota, but you do get a private course experience with some of the best greens in the area. We played early morning on a cooler day, which probably helped keep our pace of play under 4-hours. I've played all 27 holes over the years, but this year we played 19-27, followed by 1-9. Plenty of water hazards, but I find the course to be enjoyable and fair at about 6,200 yards and around 125 slope from the Platinum tees. Staff was helpful and carts were in great shape. The outdoor bar area was very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Track - Check it out

Fair layout. Generous landing areas . Few forced carries. Fast, smooth greens. Good pace of play. Pricier than other local courses.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Greens

University Park is usually the best public access conditions and greens we play every January. The greens fee is on the high end, but you do get a private course experience. There are plenty of challenges, but if your moderately accurate you won't have many problems.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

SCORE 🙌

Found a rare Hot Deal for a single on a not so warm day. This course is a treat at full price but my deal was rare! So happy to play it and be paired with wonderful, fun members.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun outing

Got out early and finished in 4.25 hours. Course was in great condition along with the greens.

Staff was very friendly. Stayed for lunch and the food was excellent.

We are local and will go back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens were REALLY fast

We played on a chilly, overcast day. The course conditions were good but really no better than other courses in the area. The greens however were ridiculously fast and the pin placements were on the slopes of nearly every green. Our foursome was putting off the green so much that it got to the point we started to laugh.

We got a deal to play through GolfNow so the cost was good. Otherwise I would say you can find other courses in the area just as good for less money and less frustration.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0

How come such a golf course has so bad renter clubs

This is the reason I never gonna play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 44
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

Nice layout

Very scenic and in good shape, GPS in Cart is great addition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 104
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best in Sarasota

Didn’t know what to expect from the recent hurricane. I was told they lost a number of trees. Couldn’t tell. Great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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