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University Ridge Golf Course

Robert Trent Jones Jr. built it in 1991 on glacier-carved ground. Home of the Badgers, and the 18th climbs 182 feet from woodland to prairie.

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About University Ridge Golf Course

University Ridge is the University of Wisconsin's course, public to everyone and home to the Badgers' men's and women's teams. Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed it, and it opened in 1991. The name comes from the ground itself: ridges and landforms left behind by the last retreating glacier. It plays to par 72 from five sets of tees, 5,005 to 7,289 yards, so pick your set honestly.

Two holes get talked about. The 16th is a 554-yard par 5 with three fairways and 12 bunkers, so you're choosing a route as much as hitting a shot. The 18th is a 443-yard par 4 that climbs 182 feet between woodland and prairie to finish, which is a stiff last walk if you're carrying.

The tournament list is long for a public course. It hosted the 1998 NCAA Division I women's finals, the WIAA boys' and girls' state tournaments, and the PGA TOUR Champions' American Family Championship from 2016 to 2023.

It's one of 6 courses in Madison on Yoink, and the closest alternative is Pioneer Pointe, about 2 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

Booking a tee time at University Ridge Golf Course

Book online through the course website or call (608) 845-7700. For 2026 the 18-hole riding rate is dynamic, $75 to $145 depending on date, time and demand, and it includes range balls for 45 minutes before your time. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid a charge. Singles and small groups should expect to be paired.

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University Ridge Golf Course FAQ

Where is University Ridge Golf Course?

University Ridge Golf Course is in Madison, Wisconsin, in the Madison & the Dells area — about 2 miles from Pioneer Pointe.

Is University Ridge Golf Course open to the public?

University Ridge Golf Course is university (public course run by the University of Wisconsin).

How do I get a tee time at University Ridge Golf Course when it's booked up?

Set a watch for University Ridge Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.

What golf courses are near University Ridge Golf Course?

Nearby options include Pioneer Pointe, Vitense Golfland and Pleasant View Golf Club. Yoink watches 51 courses in the Madison & the Dells area.

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Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.

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