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University Park Golf Club
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University Park Golf Club (formerly known as University Golf Club & Conference Center) boasts one of the most popular championship courses in the Chicagoland area. The golf course has been a local favorite since it first opened in 1962. The original design by Lawrence Packard received an update in 2004 by Greg Martin, but the classic character of the layout still remains. The course wanders across gentle rolling terrain, providing elevated tees and undulating fairways. Water hazards come into play on half the holes, including on the 17th, University Park Golf Club's signature hole. This intimidating par 3 requires a tough carry over water to an elevated green. Miss it and you'll be faced with the nearly impossible task of getting up and down. The difficulty doesn't let up with the final hole, an uphill dogleg par 4 with a sloped, elevated green and water on the right.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6724 yards | 71.7 | 126 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 6354 yards | 75.8 | 131 |
| Gold | 72 | 6354 yards | 70.0 | 122 |
| Silver | 72 | 6003 yards | 68.5 | 118 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 6003 yards | 73.8 | 127 |
| Bronze | 72 | 5208 yards | 64.9 | 109 |
| Bronze (W) | 72 | 5208 yards | 69.4 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.7/126 | 328 | 536 | 428 | 180 | 362 | 446 | 197 | 565 | 390 | 3432 | 329 | 200 | 328 | 488 | 423 | 354 | 623 | 158 | 389 | 3292 | 6724 |
| Gold M: 70.0/122 W: 75.8/131 | 319 | 526 | 408 | 144 | 334 | 429 | 176 | 485 | 373 | 3194 | 321 | 192 | 318 | 463 | 418 | 345 | 600 | 142 | 361 | 3160 | 6354 |
| Silver M: 68.5/118 W: 73.8/127 | 308 | 506 | 396 | 124 | 320 | 401 | 146 | 462 | 356 | 3019 | 307 | 184 | 306 | 449 | 408 | 337 | 532 | 124 | 337 | 2984 | 6003 |
| Bronze M: 64.9/109 W: 69.4/117 | 294 | 417 | 261 | 119 | 311 | 291 | 131 | 411 | 251 | 2486 | 295 | 178 | 296 | 421 | 340 | 328 | 488 | 110 | 266 | 2722 | 5208 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #3)
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Great greens!
Pleasantly surprised. Didn't know what to expect but good challenge and marble smooth greens. Great value.
Hole Signages
Great course for the value but it gets pretty confusing navigating around. Each hole has two signs. 18birdies was not updated.
How it changed
Last time I played this I vowed not to come back,that was a year ago. I heard some things so I went back. Before your ball was lost in the fairway, not anymore, place was nicely cut greens were fantastic,still needs some improvements but what a huge difference. Keep up the great work
Great value
The course is well maintained, particularly the greens.
First Time Visit
I will definitely be back to play this wonderful course!
Great turnaround
The management here has done so many great things to this course. Challenging but enjoyable. Cant beat the proce to play 18 on a beautiful day. The clubhouse staff is always so happy and welcoming! Go in and see Dom, hes the best!
Playing golf in March in the Chicago land area
I was the only one on the course because of the wind and cold (38 degrees). So grateful this course stays open while most others in the area close till April. Course was in great shape and the greens were well manicured and taken care of. Tee boxes were in good shape. Due to the season, the rough hasn't grown in yet so cant speak to the condition of the rough. Even with the lack of other players, the sand traps were raked and the rakes set inside the bunkers. Speaks volumes to the maintenance staff who take pride in presenting the course to the playing public. Besides the course, I cant speak highly enough about the staff. They are super welcoming and genuinely care about how your round of golf was. Kudos to them.Incredible value for the amount of greens fee. Will be back often!!!!!
Looking good
The new management team has done a heck of a job! Excited for this upcoming year. Great value!
Who can beat February Golf!!!
We kicked off the season at University Park golf. They switched the front and back nine this year and it was a smooth transition. Pace of play was kept manageable, conditions were great for February. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable (bonus- great food/beverage options). My only complaint (not all the tee boxes were set up) but not that big of deal.
Solid Track
University Park is a solid course, decently challenging but very playable for all skill levels great staff and cart girl. Adding to my Chicago regular list
Back nine was being aerated today. Don’t know when they’ll be doing the front nine.
Good time and the course is getting back to its glory days
Second time playing this year, cool track and good shape.
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