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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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Windy day. Course is in great shape. Greens are in great shape. Not too crowded so we played in under 3 hours. Staff is probably the nicest group of people around.
Hidden Gem
Course is in great shape and they are flexible for a single golfer
Good course, well maintained
I have played this course over many years, and it has been renewed by new management. The course has many challenging holes, that require measured shots. A great course, with good rates.
Course wasn’t even open. Had hot deal listed for the day got there and doors were locked at the clubhouse.
Course Was Closed
Me and my buddies showed up 30 minutes before our Tee time and were standing outside with roughly 12 other golfers. Please let me know if I will receive a refund or do I need to dispute the charge.
Mismanagement
I had a 9:15 teeoff. When I arrived, the course was closed. I was extremely disappointed ☹️
They did not leave a sign or any information on there voicemail to let customers know they were opening late. Very unprofessional.
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you back again soon.
Great course for the money
2 some played 18 in just over 3 hours. Had to wait on maybe one or two tee boxes for less than 5 mins. Great course conditions, and layout. Would definitely return for another round.
Thanks so much for your 5-star review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your round. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.
Worth the drive!
Course was very well maintained and, for the price, definitely worth it! The staff at the bar was a bit confused when I asked if they were serving drinks or if a beverage cart would be around, Their response was no for both, which was surprising since people were tailgating in the parking lot! Will definitely play again next time I am in the area.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are happy to see you enjoyed our course. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back in the future.
Pace of play: can be/has been an issue, but today it wasn't.
Conditions: green are in good shape; tees and fairways are ok; bunkers could use some attention.
Staff: very friendly and helpful.
Value: moderately overpriced given bunker conditions.
Layout: good variety of short and long holes; flat and easy to walk; 5-6 forced carries.
Good course, give it a try.
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad to hear you enjoy our course and wonderful staff. We look forward to having you back in the future.
Solid Course
Staff is super friendly, course is well kept. It rained cats and dogs the day before and you would never know. Will be back eventually
Thank you so much for your review, Andy! We are so glad to hear you enjoy our course and wonderful staff. We look forward to having you back in the future with better weather!
Good course
Course was pretty wet, but playable. Greens were rolling good. Pace of play was ok.
Thank you so much for your review, Mike! We are happy to see you enjoyed our course. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back in the future with better weather!
Great Course and a Great Value
This course is a lot of fun and also a great value. It’s challenging, in great shape and run by great people. I highly recommend it !
Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Joe! We are so glad to hear you enjoy our course and wonderful staff. We look forward to having you back in the future.
Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package
Thank you for your review, Chuck. We are sorry that you did not have an enjoyable experience at our course. Please know that we take customer feedback seriously. Please reach out to us directly if you would like to discuss your experience further.