University Park Golf Club in Richton Park, Illinois, USA | GolfPass
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3.6
392 Reviews 392 Reviews
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
53
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
75.1%
Recommend this course
275 out of 392 reviews
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3.8
4 Reviews 4 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.6
5 Reviews 5 Reviews
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2
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Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6724 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.7

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1967
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Packard Greg Martin (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

3.6
392 Reviews (392)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Patio Dining 12
Brunch 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Water Hazards 10
Plays Long 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Seniors 13
Beginners 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 11
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 188
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

PACE: Was great for the first 15 holes (even had a 2some let me, a single, play through). But I caught a 4some of 16 tee and they refused to acknowledge I was even there... which aligns with many previous experiences I've had here. Pace here can be an issue.

CONDITIONS: Not great. I mean, you'll find your ball in the rough and the fairway is cut down, but this course still has some way to go. Bunkers need tending and the greens are not at their best now either.

STAFF: Very friendly and welcoming.

VALUE: In the past this course has always been $25 to walk during the week ($20 at twilight). They've bumped that rate to $35 to walk during the week which puts them in competition with other local courses that I would choose over University Park. Would be nice to see that rate become competitive again. Also, please allow walking on the weekend mornings.

LAYOUT: Great layout, when conditions are right. Very walkable.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Work in progress

I think they are still trying to get this place back to form. There are some weeds in the fairways (which were cut) and tee boxes, and some of the greens definitely have/had some issues. Course is definitely NOT worth the rack rate now, but if I found another deal on golf now or online I would return. It's fairly open so it's forgiving, but there is some water and length so it's a pretty decent layout. Hope the conditions here continue to improve.

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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions

This place has done a complete 180 . The new crew has brought it back from the dead

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For the last four years the course was in poor conditions. But now, the course was realy well maintained. Guys, co.e out and play again. You won't regret it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

They're getting there

They spent the summer trying to get the place in shape...finally opened it couple weeks ago...weren't even charging you to play (walking) because it still needed work..went there today and charged $20 to walk 18, which is fair...rough is still pretty long but fairways were mowed nice...greens still slow and some dead patches on some...but compared to where it was, big improvement..

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 159
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course not ready

The course was not ready for play. Greens were in really bad shape

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Price is same ,so course should be maintained

Rough is still to high,you spend lots of time looking for ball even if you are right on top of it,also someone should be getting rid of leaves Everyday,price is the same so service and maintenance should still be the same

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Fairways

The course had not been mowed in weeks. There were no fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad experience

Overall the greens were terrible as they all were bumpy with small dirt chunks. Fairway looked like the rough, also greens was playing super slow due to grass being too tall. Overall will not return.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs help

Management company deserted them, so they have no equipment. It’s a really nice course, but needs someone to manage the grounds.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough Fairway. Rough rough.

Course conditions are terrible. The fairway is like being in the rough at a normal golf course. The greens are not manicured. Not worth the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slightly disappointed

Played here Sept 3. Fairways indistinguishable from 1st cut of rough. THAT was disappointing. Greens were "furry" and inconsistent. Conditions USED to be reliably acceptable. We had trouble finding balls that were actually in the fairways. Our group was saddened by the decline in course conditions at University. Hopefully this was an isolated event.

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfortunately Golf Course

The golf course is in very good condition. I highly recommend this course. Don't miss out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs improvement

I played this course a couple of times earlier in the year and felt it was in good condition except for the shaggy greens. This time I was disappointed. Greens about the same but I couldn't tell the difference between the fairway and the rough. I have no idea the last time they mowed the fairways. This could be a great little course if they put a little effort into it.

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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good

I enjoyed this course. Great layout. I heard this course was in bad shape- those people were wrong. Good course. Wish they had a driving range. They do have a nice big putting green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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