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3.6
387 Reviews (387)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
60
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
53
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
71.1%
Recommend this course
271 out of 387 reviews
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3.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
50.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 4 reviews
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3.6
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.6%
Recommend this course
48 out of 70 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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #3)

Reviews

3.6
387 Reviews (387)

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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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
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4.0
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Decent Course

I had hoped for more from a Larry Packard course based on others I have played However greens were much flatter and lacking of his typical character than others I have played. Course conditions were OK , tee boxes were beat up and greens were longer than expected. Cost to walk was a great price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good time

Great weather, good course conditions and friendly staff, especially the starter Dave

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Improved over past couple years

Course was in excellent condition in 2023. I hadn't golfed here in the past three years as the previous course conditions were terrible as grass was uncut in areas due to equipment breakdowns. It was hard to find balls due to high grass. In 2023 it looks like a new course. Fairways were cut beautifully. Greens were smooth and true for putting. Even the clubhouse was greatly improved inside with vases on tables and flowers. The bathrooms were like new as well, very clean, towels in baskets. Congratulations on all the improved maintenance on the course and upbgrades in the clubhouse. I shall return happily.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 123
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is great

The course is well kept and very clean. I recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value

Biggest bang for your buck in the south suburbs. Nice layout, fairways are in good shape, tee boxes could be cut a little better, but other than that it’s a great course, play there frequently and will continue. Good job bringing this course back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprise value

This was my first time playing here and I was pleasantly surprised. Good layout, friendly staff and the course was in very good conditions considering the lack of rain we have been hav6. The greens were a little shaggy and slow but in good condition. I'll be back often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 123
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grasses not cut

Fairway grass too long. Grass at greens too long. Grass at tees too long. Sand traps very good.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

JD

Course in pretty good shape but greens need to be rolled. A lil bumpy!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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