University Ridge Course
Verona, WI, USA
University Ridge, etched into the rolling landscape of Verona, Wisconsin, stands as a testament to the ambition of bringing major championship golf to the heartland. Carved into former farmland, the course presents a demanding test shaped by its undulating terrain. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., University Ridge embraces a modern aesthetic, favoring generous fairways that belie the strategic challenges lurking within. Length is a definite advantage here, with several holes stretching beyond the reach of shorter hitters. The course features subtle doglegs and strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful shot placement, particularly on approach. While not especially known for its visual beauty, the course's main defense lies in its deceptive green complexes and the ever-present Wisconsin wind. The course notably hosted the NCAA Men's Championship in 1998, won by Matt Kuchar, and the NCAA Women's Championship in 2023. While not considered among the nation's elite, University Ridge provides a stern and fair examination of a golfer's skill, particularly when the winds are up. Its location near the University of Wisconsin lends a collegiate atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both students and seasoned golfers alike.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Unranked
Best in USA
Public: #247
Best in WI
Public: #18
8.1
78 players
Really nice course. Good layout with awesome conditions. Wish I got a chance to check out the practice area. Not easy.
As a UW Badger Alum it’s hard to not rate this higher. I enjoy a round here and when I was a student it was 23 bucks to play.
Played U-Ridge a few times over the years and one of the best courses in Madison area. Still good value for price. Front 9 and Back 9 are two different styles of courses with the front being more links style and back more wooded. Not the most walkable course.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
University Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 53 explicit golfer ratings.
University Ridge was designed by Robert Trent Jones II.
Yes. University Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at University Ridge is 72.
University Ridge plays 7,259 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at University Ridge is 144.
