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About University Park Country Club (University Park, FL)
Consistently rated 4 stars by Golf Digest since 1996, this course is the highest rated in the Sarasota area and one of the best in the state. Designed by Ron Garl, it offers 27 thrilling holes 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 and a unique, well-equipped pro shop.
Honors
Rated 4 stars "Best Places to Play" - Golf Digest, 2009
Course Detail:
- Year Built: 1991
- Architect: Ron Garl
- Fairway Grass: Bermuda
- Green: Bermuda
- Winter Fairway: Bermuda
- Winter Green: Bermuda
Course Amenities:
- Beverage Cart
- Carts
- Cocktail Lounge
- Clubhouse
- Club Rentals —$40 + tax rental fee. Taylor Made equipment.
- Lessons
- Lockers
- Practice Facilities
- Proshop
- Restaurant
- Showers
Course Advisements:
- Softspikes Required
- Proper Golf Attire Required
Course Restrictions
- UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB - 01/01/12-12/31/12 - No times available on Thursdays until 10 AM.
- UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB - 01/01/12-12/31/12 - No times available on Mondays until 11 AM.
- UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB - 01/01/12-12/31/12 - No times available on Fridays until 12 PM.
- UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB - 01/01/12-12/31/12 - Availability on Tuesdays & Wednesdays is before 8:00 or after 10:00.
Surcharges reflect the extra cost, per round, per golfer to play better courses.
Surcharges are additional fees to play better courses. If you are booking accommodations with us, add the surcharge to your hotel rate to calculate your daily rate with golf that will include accommodations, greens fees, shared cart and all taxes. If you are not booking accommodations with us or already have your own accommodations, please use the golf only rates listed in the table below.
| Dates | Days of the Week | Times | Surcharge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-12 to 31-May-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $21.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $11.00 | ||
| 01-Jun-12 to 31-Jul-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $16.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $11.00 | ||
| 01-Aug-12 to 30-Sep-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $16.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $11.00 | ||
| 01-Oct-12 to 31-Oct-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $27.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $11.00 | ||
Golf Only Rates
Golf only rates are the fees charged if you are not booking accommodations with us or already have your own accommodations. This rate will include greens fees, shared cart and all taxes. If you are booking accommodations with us, please use the surcharge rates listed in the table above.
| Dates | Days of the Week | Times | Golf Only Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Apr-12 to 31-May-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $56.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $46.00 | ||
| 01-Jun-12 to 31-Jul-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $51.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $46.00 | ||
| 01-Aug-12 to 30-Sep-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $51.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $46.00 | ||
| 01-Oct-12 to 31-Oct-12 | SUN M T W T F S | 630am - 1259pm | $62.00 | |
| SUN M T W T F S | 100pm - 629pm | $46.00 | ||
Specials or Packages
Stellar Gulf Coast Golf
Sarasota, Florida
We've paired one of our most popular hotels with exceptional courses for one stellar golf package. Stay at The Helmsley Sandcastle and play Preserve at Tara, River Strand & University Park!
Special Includes:
- 3 nights' accommodations at The Helmsley Sandcastle (based on standard rooms).
- 3 rounds of golf with cart at Preserve at Tara, River Strand & University Park.
- Applicable taxes.
Reference Package Code: SA-HES3
Sarasota, FL: 3 Nights, 3 Rounds
The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel
Enjoy 3 nights at the The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel and 3 rounds of golf at the following courses:
- Tatum Ridge Golf Links
- University Park Country Club
- Waterlefe Golf And River Club
We can arrange any number of nights or rounds that your group wishes. Prices vary. Call 866-300-3672 to speak to an agent.
Reference Package Code: SA-HES3P
Sarasota, FL: 4 Nights, 4 Rounds
Gulfcoast Holiday Homes
Enjoy 4 nights at the Gulfcoast Holiday Homes and 4 rounds of golf at the following courses:
- Legacy Golf Club At Lakewood Ranch
- River Strand Golf & Country Club
- University Park Country Club
- Waterlefe Golf And River Club
We can arrange any number of nights or rounds that your group wishes. Prices vary. Call 866-300-3672 to speak to an agent.
Reference Package Code: SA-GUL4
Sarasota, FL: 4 Nights, 4 Rounds
The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel
Enjoy 4 nights at the The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel and 4 rounds of golf at the following courses:
- Legacy Golf Club At Lakewood Ranch
- Sarasota National Golf Club
- University Park Country Club
- Venetian Golf And River Club
We can arrange any number of nights or rounds that your group wishes. Prices vary. Call 866-300-3672 to speak to an agent.
Reference Package Code: SA-HES44
Special Offers
No special offers at this time.
Golfer Comments (11)
Last comment on: 03/06/2012
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Donald (West Orange, NJ) says:
Nice course, but the greens were too slow.
Commented on 03/06/2012
John (Lynchburg, TN) says:
This is also a great course for my wife and me. A bit more upscale than the others we play and very nice. We've also met some great folks at the course who we've become friends. We also hope to play here in the years to come. John and Joy White
Commented on 01/21/2012
Rocco (Falmouth, MA) says:
One of the better courses we played.
Commented on 04/01/2011
Danny says:
We played this course twice on our trip, greens were a bit bumby on first visit, but as promised, were far better when we played a week later. Very enjoyable course for all handicap levels.
Commented on 11/01/2010
Lonnie (North Babylon, NY) says:
No complaints from any one. Good job.
Commented on 05/17/2010
Robert (Fredericton, NB) says:
The quality is good, the pace is good, and a 15 handicapper can be comfortable here.
Commented on 03/01/2010
Vikas (Clarenville, NL) says:
An extremely challenging course. Well laid out and in excellent condition.
Commented on 03/17/2008
Albert (Owatonna, MN) says:
By far the best of the three courses we played.
Commented on 02/27/2008
Matt (Molene, IL) says:
This course is awesome and the most impressive course I played. Water is in play on most holes, but the fairways are pretty open. It's a pretty course and just started taking public golfers. The entrance is gated, adding to the ritzy feel of the course. Range balls are free with golf, a rare added plus. It's busy enough that you might be paired with someone, even in November, and the pace of play can be a bit slow. Overall, a highly recommended course.
Commented on 11/26/2007
Larry (Beaver, PA) says:
Primo, excellent condition and layout. Very challenging and yet fair. Nice length. Choose your tees carefully.
Commented on 02/12/2007
Steven (Hanover, PA) says:
Good track, lots of tight holes.
Commented on 02/06/2007