University Park Golf Club

Significant management improvements this year. There is now a starter all day, and rangers out and about.

This past Saturday, I met a buddy here for a round of golf. Seeming that I live in Chicago Suburbs and he lives in the Champaign area, it seemed like a decent value and reasonable place to meet and play.

We made it through 6 holes in 2hrs and 20 mins before pulling the ripcord and walking off this course. Given nearly every group on the course seemed to be a foursome, we played up rather quickly. Both of us keep an average pace of play. By the second tee box, there were 2 groups ahead of us waiting to tee off...unacceptable. Each hole had a 15-20 minute wait to tee off. The starter sent us out 10 minutes later than our designated tee time and I didn't see a ranger on the course at all. When dropping the cart at the clubhouse, the starter said "I told you so" referring to the pace of play. His comment rubbed us the wrong way, as he's employed to get the groups underway on time.

The course is by no means a five star golf course. It needs a lot of work on the greens. The course is very flat, offering little/no elevated holes/tee boxes. There isn't much landscaping on the course, which leaves much to be desired. The "ponds" and "creeks" are more appropriately recognized as retention pond run-offs. There's not much nature appeal.

If given the opportunity to golf here, I recommend taking a pass. There are much better clubs in a 10 mile radius that offer more value.

Friendly staff,well cared for course,nice price.Rough on the long side because of all the rains.

this is a great value for the money we paid 15 $ ,I would be happy paying double. The course for the most part was in good shape, there were a few spots where new drainage was being installed, but wasn't in play. The greens could be rolled, but played nice. New sand in the bunkers is a must, the past heavy rains could have wash alot of it away.

For the price that I got, it was like playing a top tier golf course. I have no complaints the course played well, I just didn't. $11 for 18 holes was a bargain and a 1/2. Thanks Golfnow.

M. Howard

Gorgeous day when we Played Here. Beautiful Conditions And Friendly Staff. Great Deal On Golfnow.

Our foursome played at University Golf Club on Monday April 29th. It was 72 degrees with a little wind and couldn't have been nicer outside. From the moment we got there the course looked very green and WELL taken care of. As we got up to the tee box it was confirmed that the course looked great and we were pumped. The course itself is challenging but not too difficult to be fun to play but certainly a "Real" par 72 course. Also, I can't say enough about the staff- very courteous guys and women make you feel welcomed. We would also like to thank the starter who took a picture for us of our foursome on the 1st tee box who took a couple and made sure we liked one rather than acting like we were bothering him (which has happened elsewhere). Also there hot dogs with all the relishes are top notch. Overall University Golf Club is a great place to escape for an afternoon and no doubt we'll be back often.
-Paul

Played the course for the first time. Course is a great buy under $20 but I would hesitate at their non Golfnow rate at $23.
If you keep the ball in the fairway like your supposed to the course is in good condition. However, there seems to be a lack of maintenance on the tee's and in some rough areas where they have done some reconstruction. Didn't seem like they overseeded the tees in the fall as some of them are in bad shape. Can't figure out if the greens are sand based or not.
As they played very slow and have a "soft" feel to them when you walking on them.
I am anxious to play this course again in June to see how they irrigate the course. Overall, a pretty good value if you can get under $20. Not as good of a value as or in the condition as Deeer Creek just south of them, though if you can score a $12/$15 rate, go for it. You will have some enjoyment.

Needs a little more attention but overall a real good place to play for the price.

Nice course. Lots of dog leg left holes which suits my game. Holes are challenging with a good mix of long and shorter par fours.

This course was recently completely redone, and was just recently reopened to the public. It has had a great deal of work put into it, and will be very nice when they are finished. It boasts two of the longest holes in the state of Illinois on public courses as well as some short but intricate holes. I really enjoyed the course, and will definitely go back when the course has a chance to fill in.

this course will make you use every club in your bag. very challenging.

Played early Spring and conditions still very rough, but playable. Come better weather this will be one of the finer public courses in the area. Booked a 2nd play after playing 18.

University is a fairly challenging course. Recently added hazards have given this well maintained course some bite. This course suited for seasoned players as well as beginners.

Course was well maintained, club features very good and equipment clean in good order. Staff quit friendly and helpful. Will play again and recommend to others.