Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course

University Ridge Golf Course

9002 County Rd PD (McKee Rd),

Madison, Wisconsin 53593

  • Office

    +1 (800) 897 4343 (toll free)
  • Pro shop

    +1 (608) 845 7700
  • Fax

    +1 (608) 845 9639
  • Golf pro

    Ryan Wieme (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland and open countryside.

  • Designer:

    Robert Trent Jones II (lead designer Bruce Charlton).

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7259
5752
5005
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
74.9
67.9
68.9

Location

Latitude:

43.023788

Longitude:

-89.545913

How to get there:

11 mi SW of dowtown Madison / 91 mi W of Milwaukee.

University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course

4-PLUS: Must play course - excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars.

Est. 1991

University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course - is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in Wisconsin. This tree-lined and open parkland course provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.

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  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course
  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course
  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course
  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course
  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course
  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course
  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course
  • Photo of University Ridge - the University of Wisconsin Golf Course

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire (included in green fee at certain times). Golf carts are fitted with GPS.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

University Ridge is the golf course of the University of Wisconsin, and home of the University's golf teams - the Badgers. It is also an Audubon International Certified Sanctuary, where measures are taken to protect and enhance the natural environment and resident wildlife.

Published ranking

USA's 5th best college/campus course (Golfweek, 2022).

Where2Stay

  • Holiday Inn Express - Madison/Verona

    515 West Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593

    +1 (608) 497 4500

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    You will experience elegance and comfort at the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Madison-Verona. Located in Verona, just outside Madison, the hotel is conveniently located for the two best public-access golf courses in the Madison area, namely University Ridge and Hawk's View.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      University Ridge; Hawks Landing.

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

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