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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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Budget friendly. Bang for buck
Very professional and courteous. They try to keep pace of play starting with tee box. Beverage cart was not seen
Nice Greens
Enjoyed the view as I took on the course. It had it's moments where it was challenging but overall a n excellent place to golf. Staf was very helpful and courteous.
like playing in a swamp
Had played in league for 6 years at this course however yesterday when we played this course,it was very sloppy and around greens it appeared that some carts were being driven right up to the fringe resulting in very sloppy conditions..pace of play was good but very puzzling redesign in spots,for example on the 13rd hole between the 150 and 200 yd marker in the middle you have about 50 yds of rough which takes away from flow of hole. Also about 200 yds out from tee on 16th you have rocks in middle of fairway going in 3 different directions which again makes no sense.
Slow and not very busy
Course was not crowded but still took 6hrs to play 18. Cart path only you can expect a slower round but it was way to slow. Ranger claimed we were disrespecting the course by being in the rough with cart on a hole there was no cart path. When we asked him if he could talk to group in front about picking up the pace he said they are playing the way the game is suppose to be played. I didn't know once everyone is on the green it became you putt til you hole out and then the next person goes and so on.
Very slow play
Rangers all over but didn't say or do anything. Five hours to play eighteen holes.Very Unexceptable. Waited on most every tee box and most every shot. Longest round of the year. Play atleast 1-2 a week.
wet n slow
Extremelyslow play.very wet and sloppy ccondition. Poor starting and rangering.
fun course
very nice public course, prices competitive or better.
staff frinedly, hlepful, prfessional.
I play there often.
Located in a semi rural peaceful location.
Wanted to play the course because it was near where I grew up. Nice course.
Best Green's on the southside
course was in great shape fairways excellent rough not to high and the green's were perfect
Also we had the Brunch what a great meal food was excellent and a great price would recommend to anyone
Thanks
Had a very good experience . The course was in great shape, the Staff were all bending over backwards to make sure our Golf experience was good. Great Golf at a fair price and a Great Staff. Thanks to all at University Park Golf Club.
PS. Shot the lowest round of my life.... Thanks!!!!!
Great golf course and close to my home
The PGA pro is really great. His staff is professional and friendly. The course is in really good condition considering all of the rain we've had these past few months.
excellent
Wonderful staff the course was in great shape despite all the rain we've had. Even though there was a a group outing the pace of play. Was tolerable. Great day
University Golf Club
Had a great time with my son and workers were helpful. Greens in Great shape but tee needed a little work.
Great deal
Nice course and couldn't beat the price. It started slow then the pace picked up after 4 holes.Food was hot off the grill a plus. Everybody was nice here also from starter to bartender. They made you feel welcome from the minute I got there will be back.
nice course pleasently surprised had a great day.
course very nice had a great day.Fairways very good greens in excellent shape.The price was good would play there again with no problem.People very courteous and club house was very nice.
Fun place to play
Play it whenever I am in the area great people that work their.
Much better now
I played this course a couple of years ago and my friends and I said we would never go back. The course was under construction. There were piles of dirt and mud with standing water everywhere. After passing by it a few times years later the course looked in good shape. We tried it out and have done a 180. Very nice course. Very well kept greens. Some t boxes could use some attention. The course can get crowded. We had 8 carts waiting to go on the 1st t at our scheduled t time. Pace of play was pretty good. My friends and I will definitely be back.
For the money
U.P. isn't bad if you get the golf now rate. The staff is very friendly. The greens were in better shape than we I played there a month ago.
Nice Course
Very friendly staff. The course was in excellent condition!
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I have played this course many times. I like the improvements the management has made and the course maintenance and new carts.
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