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4.6
1705 Reviews (1705)
5 Stars
1195
4 Stars
433
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
96.1%
Recommend this course
1637 out of 1705 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.1%
Recommend this course
98 out of 102 reviews
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4.7
191 Reviews (191)
5 Stars
139
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.3%
Recommend this course
184 out of 191 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7152 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.7
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University Park Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men: collared shirts & slacks/shorts for men. Women: dresses, skirts, slacks & shorts with a sleeved shirt without a collar/a sleeveless shirt with a collar. No denim, tank tops & athletic wear and cut offs.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
1705 Reviews (1705)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
Patio Dining 25
Brunch 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 67
Water Hazards 61
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 57
A Weekend Splurge 33
Playing Multiple Courses 30
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 65
Near the Airport 43
Worth the Drive 42

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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Golf Cart GPS

Love the course which is in wonderful condition! Never saw a cart snack person all day and the GPS continues to be a problem! It locks up the cart even when your on the cart path!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never disappoints

UPCC never disappoints. From the moment I pulled into the parking area I was greeted with friendly and helpful staff. The cart guy was ready as soon as I got out of my car and had me loaded up and on my way to check in . Pro shop folks were so friendly and got me checked in a matter of minutes and then I was off to see the starter and hit some range balls. Tee time was 1:44 and starter got me out about 15 minutes early. Course conditions were the best I’ve played in the area (I’m a member at Legacy GC Lakewood Ranch). Played in 3.5 hours. Just wish the kitchen didn’t close at 5:00 on Sundays. Wanted to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat outside after the round. Will be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best in the area

I remember saying to a friend. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this course. Tees and greens are perfect. Great character with different layouts. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice employees

The whole place is clean and beautiful. The staff is the best I’ve come across in Florida so far. Food very good service excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Everything was Excellent

First time playing the course. We did not wait for a single shot. Course is in excellent shape, layout is very good, staff was very helpful. We will be back. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Superb

Great course and fantastic staff. Great amenities. Loved the free range balls on the driving range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course layout.

First time here. Keep an eye on GPS as water comes into play which you can't see from the tees.
Greens were quick and true took some getting used to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good for the ego

This course certainly doesn't beat you up.It was in very nice shape and the help was extremely friendly. My friend and I had a great day. My only complaint is that the course is visually pretty boring. Fairways HUGE and not well defined. I could never be a member and play this course everyday. That being said, I had a great day, I needed a little boost for my not so in shape golf swing!

Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Playable course

First time here - definitely will come back. The course was in good shape, and the weather was nice. This is a very playable course - plenty of hazards and trouble, but not impossible to avoid them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The best!!!

I am in Sarasota several times a year mostly to play golf. Always have to play this course always in excellent condition always my favorite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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