
- A magnificent Ron Garl design
- Play University Park if you want to experience Florida's best
- 27 holes winding through natural woodlands and wetlands
- Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest and regularly rated #1 in the area
Customer Reviews (77)
3/22/2013 - Nice course and friendly staff. Posted by Don (Cincinnati, OH)
3/22/2013 - Awesome, wonderful nice people. I loved it best of the 4 courses we played. We will be back next year. Posted by Mick (Syracuse, NY)
3/22/2013 - Excellent in every aspect: service, tees, fairways and greens, as allways. Posted by Olafur (113 Reykjavik, ICELAND)
3/8/2013 - Fantastic course can't wait to go back. Posted by Domenic (St. John'S, NL CANADA .)
3/8/2013 - Good playing conditions and a challenging 27 hole layout. Posted by (St. John'S, NL CANADA .)
2/14/2013 - This is a really pretty course - 3 nines. Very well kept up and managed. Would absolutely come back and play again! Posted by Luann (Plymouth, MN)
11/4/2012 - Excellent setting in gated community. Fairly wide open fairways. Course was very well maintained. Greens held true but were not overly fast. Free balls on driving range and a very well run establishment. Posted by Steve (St. John'S, NL CANADA)
10/19/2012 - Nice course. Would play again. Posted by Brent (Victoria, NL CANADA)
4/26/2012 - Great course. We will definetly go back next Spring. Posted by Stephen (Cape Coral, FL)
4/19/2012 - Very good condition. The original 18 is much the best,the new 9 is a little ordinary and wide open. Posted by Joseph (Orlando, FL)
4/1/2012 - Not sure if first review went through. This is an excellent course and a superb experience. People were great and everything is first class. Thanks for setting us up with this one! Would love to play it again. Posted by Bill (Mississauga, ON CANADA)
3/31/2012 - Best in area. Posted by Joe (Brookfield, WI)
3/30/2012 - Great course, great staff, a good course to end a great week with wonderful golfing buddies. They make you feel like your a member rather than a guest. Posted by Frank (Grasonville, MD)
3/29/2012 - This was a nice course. All the buildings are spread out though. The greens were slow probably b/c they had a ladies event that day. Posted by T from Kentucky (St. John'S, NL CANADA)
3/5/2012 - A real treat to play. Extremely well set up and organized course. The course was in spectacular condition and played very well. The people at the course were helpful generally we very much enjoyed the course and will add it to our play again list. Posted by Peter (Winnipeg, MB CANADA)
2/24/2012 - Lots of sand and water, but not too difficult for the average golfer, staff extremely accomodating. Posted by Pat (Napanee, ON CANADA)
1/26/2012 - Fun course, great shape and good pace of play. Posted by Eric (Toronto, ON CANADA)
12/4/2011 - Arrived with a group of 8 from the Ottawa region and University Park is a must on our package. We where all in favor to say that the course gave us more than expected and enjoyed our stop once more. Recommended for your package if you decide to go in that area Posted by Allan (Gatineau, QC CANADA)
12/2/2011 - A fantastic course a must play for anyone. Great wild life throughout the course including seeing a pair of bald eagles. Would definitleey play again. Posted by Paul (Newport, NP10 9DY, UNITED KINGDOM)
12/2/2011 - Enjoyed course and excellent staff Posted by Henry (Warwick, PA)
10/11/2011 - awesome course. One of the best I ever played. Posted by Barry (St Johns, NL CANADA)
6/5/2011 - Great course. Posted by Raymond (St. Petersburg, FL)
6/5/2011 - Great course. Posted by Raymond (St. Petersburg, FL)
6/3/2011 - We enjoyed the course very much. It was in great shape greens were a little fast. Everyone at Pro shop was very nice. Will come again. Posted by Grace (Hudson, FL)
4/7/2011 - On a par with Legacy - attendants seemed to appreciate our business more this time Posted by Richard (Streator, IL)
3/11/2011 - Really like this course. It was very good but again the range balls. Hardly worth the money. Course was in great shape and would definitely play again Posted by Doug (Lloydminster, AB CANADA)
2/18/2011 - Beautiful Country Club. The course was in excellent condition. Loved the wide fairways. Enjoyed the round. Would definitely play here again. Posted by John (Jackson, NJ)
2/3/2011 - A very good course, with a good pro shop with helpful staff. A well maintained course with good greens Posted by John (47380 Ramar, FRANCE)
12/3/2010 - Excellent value. One of my all time favorites Posted by William (Washington Court House, OH)
12/3/2010 - Beautiful course, great personnel. Will play again next year. Posted by Henry (Warwick, PA)
12/3/2010 - Very good Posted by Reynir (300 Akrane, ICELAND)
11/19/2010 - Very nice course. We played the third nine and then the first. All very well kept but the third nine is not all that interesting. Great service and very well run. Posted by William (Simsbury, CT)
11/19/2010 - Everyone liked this course. Attendants could have been more helpful with arranging our clubs on golf carts. Posted by Jack (Sanibel, FL)
11/12/2010 - Really nice course and setup. Posted by Brian (Canada)
11/8/2010 - Well managed golf operation, course was well groomed and enjoyable. Posted by Dirk (Ridgewood, NJ)
5/4/2010 - Very nice course. Everything was in great shape. People were very nice and helpful. Would play this course again. Posted by David (Laurel, MD)
2/11/2010 - Came highly rated and lived up to its rating. Very nice course and facility. A premium price, but a premium course.
Posted by Robert (Exeter, NH)
2/11/2010 - Came highly rated and lived up to its rating. Very nice course and facility. A premium price, but a premium course
Posted by Robert (Exeter, NH)
2/5/2010 - Great course and treated well. Posted by John (Travelers Rest, SC)
2/2/2010 - Unfortunately, we were in the Sarasota area during the winter blast of 2010, but still played regardless of the 40 degree temperature. It was a nice course, but it's hard for me to be totally objective because it was so cold. I would however, play it again. Posted by Steve (Cranberry Twp, PA)
12/4/2009 - Great place. A golfer's paradise for travelers. Course not too tough and easily manageable. Great condition. Posted by Henry (Warwick, PA)
12/4/2009 - Rain from day before hampered play. Nice facility and condition on greens and fairways were good for the amount of rain that had fallen. Posted by Mick (Mississagua, Canada)
11/27/2009 - What a beautiful course within a fantastic country club set up. Everything was excellent from the variety of holes to the fast greens and smooth fairways. It really is a must play! It was made harder by constant wind. Posted by Gary (Birmingham, United Kingdom)
6/4/2009 - Beautiful setting. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Course in excellent condition and a pleasure to play. Really enjoyed it. Posted by Alan (Craigavon, United Kingdom)
5/11/2009 - Played the original 18 on the 6th. The course was in great shape, played 10 - 27 on the 7th. Longer but in great shape. Would play again.
5/1/2009 - Very nice track. First class treatment. Highly recommend it. Posted by Michael (Towson, MD)
4/29/2009 - We're 3 Canadian golfers who come to Florida to golf one week every year, in April, 2009. We played these Bradenton area courses: River Club - a disappointment, not as good as the last time we played there. Stoneybrook - great course for our average skill level. Legacy - terrific course and experience. Waterlefe - great course - maybe a bit too difficult for our average ability level. River Strand - great course and experience. University - terrific course and experience.
Posted by Dan (Cambridge, ON CANADA)
4/20/2009 - University Park CC is a hidden gem. It has a country club atmosphere, with a wonderful staff and venue. It was raining pretty heavy when we arrived and we wondered if we would get a chance to play. When the rain passed over we were the first out on the course and very excited about playing. We played all 27 holes and voted the course one of the Best golf courses we have ever played in Florida. University Park CC is fun, challenging, and the course was in great shape. We truly enjoyed the fast greens and the layout of the course. My compliments to the green keeper and his crew for a job well. The course was truly a golfers dream. I have sent word back to Michigan and University Park CC is no longer a secret. I look forward with great anticipation to playing University Park again. Did I mention that I broke 80 on the first 18 holes. University Park really does give the customer the professional service and respect which is found at most country clubs. I love this place. Posted by Horace (Shelby Twp, MI)
3/20/2009 - Great facility. Nice layout. Some difficult holes cause slow playing times. Posted by Bob.
3/20/2009 - Well conditioned course. Too many palmetto shrubs close to the fairways that devour golf balls. Posted by Jerry (Pittsburgh, PA)
3/15/2009 - Course was very good. Greens were in relatively good shape. Speed of play was good. Posted by William (Toronto, Canada)
3/12/2009 - Outstanding course. Treated well. Tees for all skill levels. Posted by Larry (Burr Ridge, IL)
2/24/2009 - Excellent, one of our two favorites besides Bent Tree Country Club. Terrace service closes too early. Posted by Karl (Hamburg, Germany)
1/29/2009 - Found the course to be in excellent condition! Enjoyed our round. They weren't very busy, so they allowed us to go out 1/2 hour early, but charged us the morning fee. Not real good advertising for such a short time difference. Posted by Janice (Waupun, WI)
1/27/2009 - Simply The Best! Play 1 to 18 though. Great course, great position and great sandwiches!! Posted by DJM (Manchester United Kingdom)
1/23/2009 - 3.5 stars, good 27 hole course, good service, good range and pace of play. Fairways were not in top condition. Posted by Gary (Keswick, VA)
12/11/2008 - Definitely the best course of the three I played and in good condition. Posted by Diana (Guernsey, United Kingdom).
12/5/2008 - Super course, super condition, super people. Will play again next year. Posted by Henry (Warminster, PA).
12/3/2008 - Great course and good conditions. Nicely groomed and perfect greens for the overseeding season. Posted by JP (Sarasota, FL)
12/1/2008 - Impeccably conditioned. Nice practice facility and pleasant covered courtyard dining area. A busy place the day we played, but they have quite the procedure for keeping the whole process moving along. Posted by WK.
11/13/2008 - Beautifully landscaped. Old course with heavy play. Overrated. I would not play it again! Posted by John (Philadelphia, PA).
11/10/2008 - Great course. Great layout. Very tight fairways, do not miss them or you will not score well. Posted by Colin (Ethorpes, United Kingdom).
5/19/2008 - Felt a little like Disneyland at first - three nines and a little congestion on the 10th as groups played through. Reception in the clubhouse made for a long wait in cramped bathroom facilities. Played 10-27 and the scorecards had ratings and slopes for all combinations. Posted by Patricia (Shoreham, NY).
5/19/2008 - Love this course. Very playable for all levels of golfers. The staff and amenities are first class. Posted by Karen (Chesterfield Township, MI).
5/13/2008 - Very nice. Posted by Dan (Louisville, KY).
5/9/2008 - Great course. Played in February and again on April 20th. Nicest course I played in the Sarasota area. The course was in great shape. Posted by Stephen (Burlington, Canada).
3/31/2008 - As the cost suggests this is an upmarket course. It has some great golf holes and the condition is very good. I would definitely play this course again. Posted by William (Cheltenham United Kingdom).
3/31/2008 - Excellent course with great amenities. People a little bit snobby. Posted by Zach (Toronto, Canada).
3/13/2008 - Nice upscale golf course. Condition very good. Tough course but fair. A definite replay course.
3/6/2008 - Course was in great condition. Challenging course. Thoroughly enjoyed my round, would go back anytime. Posted by Jerry (Lees Summit, MO).
2/1/2008 - The course is typical Florida --- lots of water and lots of challenge. The greens were showing some wear in early January. Posted by Saul (Baltimore, MD).
1/25/2008 - Probably my favorite course of the week. Some challenging tight holes, others were longer with protected greens. Posted by James (Brinston, Canada).
11/18/07 - Excellent course for our group. Easy to play and in excellent condition. Staff very friendly, and great for all handicaps. Posted by Henry (Warminster, PA).
11/17/07 - Outstanding. A difficult but fair test of golf. Pristine conditioning. First class from the moment you arrive. Posted by Mark (Canada).
10/23/07 - Great course. Several sets of tees for every level of player. Very challenging without being unplayable. Will definitely play again. Posted by Karen (Chesterfield, MI).
Map & Directions
Directions
Below please find directions from various locations toUniversity Park Country Club, University Park
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Directions from Generic Directions:
The golf course is located off I-75 in Bradenton.
Take I-75 to exit 213 (University Parkwy.) in Bradenton. Go
west on University Pkwy. and follow the signs for the
airport. Turn right into University Park. Go to the
gatehouse, and the guard will give you directions to the
golf course.
Directions from Isla del Sol:
Go to I-275. Take I-275 to I-75. Take I-75 south to exit 40-
University Park Blvd. in Sarasota. Head west and follow the
signs for the airport. Turn right into University Park. Go
to the gatehouse, and they will give you directions to the
golf course.
Directions from Madeira Beach:
Go to Alt 19. Go NORTH on Alt 19 to Park Blvd. Follow Park
Blvd EAST to I-275. Follow I-275 SOUTH until I-75 South.
Take exit 40- University Park Blvd. Head west and follow the
signs for the airport. Turn right into University Park. Go
to the gatehouse, and they will give you directions to the
golf course.
Directions from Naples I-75:
Take I-75 to exit 40-University Park Blvd in
Bradenton/Sarasota area. Go west and follow the signs for
the airport. Turn right into University Park. Go to the
gatehouse, and they will give you directions to the golf
course.
Directions from Palm Harbor:
Follow US 19 south onto I-275. Take I-275 south to I-75.
Take I-75 south to exit 40- University Park Blvd. Head west
and follow the signs for the airport. Turn right into
University Park. Go to the gatehouse, and they will give you
directions to the golf course.
Directions from Tampa Airport:
Follow I-275 SOUTH unitl I-75 South. Take exit 40-
University Park Blvd. From the exit head west and follow the
signs for the airport. Turn right into University Park. Go
to the gatehouse, and they will give you directions to the
golf course.
Directions from Treasure Island:
Take Central or Pinellas Bayway east to I-275. Take I-275
south to I-75. Take I-75 south to exit 40- University Park
Blvd. From the exit turn right and follow the signs for the
airport. Turn right into University Park. Go to the
gatehouse, and they will give you directions to the golf
course.
Directions from Venice:
Take I-75 NORTH to exit 40- University Park Blvd. From the
exit head west and follow the signs for the airport. Turn
right into University Park. Go to the gatehouse, and they
will give you directions to the golf course.
Directions from morning round:
Please ask the pro-shop staff for the quickest route to your
afternoon round.
Scorecard
Front Nine |
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| HOLE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT |
| CHAMPIONSHIP | 390 | 493 | 458 | 411 | 193 | 441 | 533 | 207 | 422 | 3548 |
| MENS | 363 | 470 | 389 | 372 | 174 | 420 | 516 | 183 | 397 | 3284 |
| WOMENS | 286 | 357 | 297 | 265 | 84 | 284 | 415 | 119 | 295 | 2402 |
| MENS HCP | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 | |
| WOMENS HCP | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
Back Nine |
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| HOLE | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN |
| CHAMPIONSHIP | 390 | 213 | 508 | 373 | 536 | 417 | 186 | 402 | 428 | 3453 |
| MENS | 351 | 186 | 485 | 337 | 502 | 375 | 160 | 367 | 394 | 3157 |
| WOMENS | 268 | 142 | 417 | 276 | 424 | 300 | 119 | 272 | 294 | 2512 |
| MENS HCP | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| WOMENS HCP | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
About University Park Country Club
Consistently rated four stars by Golf Digest since 1996 and Sarasota Magazine's "Best Place to Play Golf" for 17 years running, this course is considered by many to be one of the best in the state. Designed by Ron Garl, University Park Country Club offers 27 exhilarating holes of championship golf winding their way through natural woodlands and wetlands, all surrounded by canopies of southern live oak and slash pines. There's also a great practice facility, unique, well-equipped pro shop and casual lakeside dining. Just 50 minutes south of Tampa, two miles west of I-75 and just 15 minutes from the gulf beaches! University Park Country Club should top your list of must-play courses.
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University Park Country Club Reviews (77)
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Posted by Dan (Cambridge, ON CANADA)
11/18/07 - Excellent course for our group. Easy to play and in excellent condition. Staff very friendly, and great for all handicaps. Posted by Henry (Warminster, PA).