University Ridge Golf Course - Verona, WI
The University Ridge Golf Course is located in Verona, WI and is just several miles outside of Madison. University Ridge was rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest Magazine and ranked 4th in “America’s Best Daily Fee Courses in Wisconsin” by Golfweek Magazine. It has played host to numerous NCAA tournaments and is a top University golf course.
University Ridge Golf Course was designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. There are four sets of tees that allow the course to be played from 5,005 yards all the way up to 6,888 yards. The course features Penncross bent grass fairways, Kentucky bluegrass roughs and is built beautifully around the land. With Wisconsin prairie grass and a spectacular rolling landscape, this course looks as great as is plays.
Prices at University Ridge are around $80 for 18 holes with a cart and discounts are available for twilight rates and UW-Madison students. This is a must play course for anyone looking for a challenging and visually appealing golf course.
Course: 18 Holes
Type: Public
Year Built: 1991
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr
Course Rating: 73.2 (Red) - 68.4 (Gold)
Course Slope: 121 (Red) -142 (Gold)
Yardage: 5,005 (Red Tees) up to 6,888 (Gold Tees)
University Ridge Golf Course
9002 County Road PD
Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608) 845-7700
www.universityridge.com
The Meadows of Six Mile Creek - Waunakee
The Meadows of Six Mile Creek in Waunakee, WI is a beautifully designed 18 hole championship golf course. It offers a challenging layout with numerous wetlands and ponds that come into play on 16 holes and is consistently is top shape. They now offer 5 different tee boxes to accommodate golfers of all skill levels. Greens fees range from $35 for 18 holes walking to $55 with a cart with discounts for early risers and twilight golfers.
The Meadows of Six Mile Creek features bent grass tees, fairways and greens. It has narrow fairways and most greens are guarded by bunkers. The greens are large but play fast and feature many undulations. Control is key on this course and it is sure to provide a challenge to all golfers. The Meadows is located 10 miles from Madison, WI.
Course: 18 Holes
Type: Public
Year Built: 1997
Architect: Ken Killian
Course Rating: 73
Course Slope: 126
Yardage: 5,269 (Red Tees) up to 6,955 (Black Tees)
The Meadows of Six Mile Creek
800 North Century Avenue
Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: (608) 849-9000
www.madisongolf.com/meadows.php
Bridges Golf Course - Madison
The Bridges Golf course in Madison, WI is an 18 hole championship golf course. It is located next to the Dane County airport on Madison’s east side. The Bridges offers a challenging layout with hazards on almost every hole. The course ranges from 4811 yards from the red tees up to 6888 yards from the black tees.
The Bridges Golf Course received the Bronze medal in the Best Of Madison for 2007 golf courses. The Bridges offers beautiful scenery as you make your way around the course. The course requires great shot making on several holes with doglegs and hazards. The course is always in great condition with excellent greens. They offer GPS carts, have a full pro shop, a pro on staff and a restaurant and bar. They also do not have any dress code.
The Bridges Golf Course is always a top favorite of Madison golfers due to it’s reasonable price and great conditions.
Course: 18 Holes
Type: Public
Year Built: 2000
Architect: Feick Design Group
Yardage: 4811 (Red Tees) up to 6888 (Black Tees)
Bridges Golf Course
2702 Shopko Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Phone: (608) 244-1822
www.golfthebridges.com
(4.5 out of 5)