Golf Course Information
Description
Robert Trent Jones Jr design that is proud host site to the PGA Tour Champions, American Family Insurance Championship. University Ridge derives it’s name from the landscape features left by the last retreating glacier. The natural ridge dictated course construction and the designers followed the contours of the land to create a natural setting that overlooks the City of Madison.
* Selected as host site of American Family Championship (Champion’s Tour Event 2016-2023)
* #3 Best Campus Courses Golfweek
* Best of Madison/Gold-Golf Courses Madison Magazine
* #7 in "Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play" Wisconsin Golfweek
* #29 in Top 50 U.S. Golf Courses GolfAdvisor
* Best of Madison/Gold-Golf Courses Madison Magazine
* #7 in “Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play” Wisconsin Golfweek
* Merchandiser of the Year (Ryan Wieme-Head Golf Professional)-Wisconsin PGA
* Host of the 2015 Wisconsin State Open
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Golf Course Info
- Course: 18 Holes
- Course Type: Public
- Architect: Robert Trent Jones II
- Opened: 1991
- Season: April - Nov.
- Head Pro: Ryan Wieme
Golf Course Stats
- Tee Boxes: 4
- Back Tees: 7259 Yards
- Back Par: 72
- Back Slope: 142
- Back Rating: 75.8
Map
Driving Directions
From I90 exit Highways 12/18, go west to Verona Road (Highways 18/151), south on Verona to Highway PD, west on PD 3 miles to course.
Green Fees and Rates
2024 University Ridge Golf Rates
Dynamic Pricing with 18 hole riding rates varying between $69-$85 in April & mid-October through end of season and $89-$139 during May through mid October.
Tee Times & Reservations
Reservations
Up to 90 days in advance for public play reservations.
Memberships
Looking to make University Ridge your home golf course. Join the Ridge Club. Guests who join the Ridge club receive heavily discounted green fees throughout the golf season. Visit UniversityRidge.com for more details.
Golf Course Amenities
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Bent Grass
GPS on golf car. LaserLink crystals on pin flags
Golf Instruction and Lessons
University Ridge offers a variety of different group instruction classes throughout the golfing season to meet the needs of all types of golfers. The group size in all classes never exceeds five students in order to give each student enough personal time with the instructor. All group lessons are conducted on our newly remodeled practice facility which has a separate tee for instruction, a chipping green, and practice bunkers. Many of the sessions also include on-course instruction. If the class times don't work out for your schedule you may set up a private class for the same price for three or more people.
Outing Information
Let's face it there is no shortage of courses to hold your golf event in the state of Wisconsin..... BUT, I assure you, there are none that will do a better job of providing your group with a fun, enjoyable golf experience and a "can-do" attitude of service to back it up. That is why University Ridge is the most popular choice for tournaments and outings. Whether the outing is for client appreciation, a 144 player charity tournament, 16 guys on a golf getaway or just a company fun day, we work hard to ensure you're completely satisfied. More and more corporations, associations and private groups choose us each year and return to University Ridge again and again!
Events
Contact the golf course for upcoming events.
Lodging Options
Contact University Ridge Golf Course at 608-845-7700.
Restaurant and Dining Options:
W Grill offers an outstanding full menu during the golf season. Grab something at the turn or come on out for lunch to enjoy the atmosphere of the University of Wisconsin Golf Course.
Videos
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