
The Mark Bostick Course
The Mark Bostick Golf Course



About this course
The Mark Bostick Golf Course, a Gainesville institution, bears witness to the University of Florida's storied athletic legacy. Tucked amidst the oaks and pines of the campus, the layout offers a challenging, yet accessible experience for golfers of all skill levels. Originally crafted in the 1960s, the course's modest length is offset by strategically placed bunkers and subtly contoured greens. While not dramatically undulating, the parkland terrain demands accuracy and thoughtful course management. Doglegs left and right, coupled with strategically placed water hazards, reward players who can shape their shots and think their way around the course. It’s a classic example of mid-century design prioritizing playability and a quick pace, essential for a course catering to students and faculty. The club is known for its relaxed atmosphere and strong sense of community. While it hasn’t hosted major professional events, its importance to collegiate golf is undeniable. The Bostick serves as the home course for the Florida Gators men's and women's golf teams, programs renowned for producing PGA and LPGA Tour champions. It’s a training ground where future stars hone their skills, adding to the course's rich tradition.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Gainesville, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1921
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Ross, Bobby Weed
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,701 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.4/128
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Gainesville Regional Airport, a compact facility just ten minutes north of campus, though Jacksonville International and Orlando International offer broader connectivity roughly ninety minutes away by interstate. The approach to The Mark Bostick Golf Course follows University Avenue or Southwest 13th Street through the heart of Gator Country, where brick facades and championship banners give way to the open expanse of the university's southwest athletic corridor. The course sits tucked along Hull Road, bordered by natural wetlands and oak hammocks, its entrance marked by understated signage that belies the thoughtful routing within - a working laboratory for the game as much as a daily-fee amenity for students, alumni, and the Gainesville community.

FAQ
Common questions about The Mark Bostick
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Mark Bostick has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 35 logged golfers.
The Mark Bostick was designed by Donald Ross and Bobby Weed.
The Mark Bostick is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at The Mark Bostick is 70.
The Mark Bostick plays 6,701 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Mark Bostick is 128.




