Practice Facility

The Practice Facility at University Ridge stretches to 33 acres which includes a short game area for the Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams. The bent & rye grass tees and greens are good enough for all skill levels from beginner to PGA Tour players.

No golf cars will be provided for golfers without tee times.

All guests using the University Ridge practice facilities must check in to golf shop prior to use.

Hours of Operation (Practice Tee)

Opens:

½ hour before first tee time or 8am for guests without a tee time*

Closes:

4:00pm Sundays throughout the season
5:00pm Monday-Saturday through April 18th
6:30pm Monday-Saturday through August (last range pass will be sold at 5:30pm)
6:00pm Monday-Saturday during September (last pass sold at 5:00pm)
5:30pm Monday-Saturday October 1st through end of season (last pass sold at 4:30pm)

*Weather and amount of play can change open and/or close times

Features

  • Short game practice area with bunker.
  • Two 9,000 square foot hitting areas.
  • Bent grass tees and greens.
  • Colored Flags for distances.
A sign leading to the practice area
A wide shot of the greens in the practice area

2024 Practice Facility Pricing

No golf cars will be provided for range use

May 1st through October 12th (Turf Grass)

  • First Hour – $20.00+tax per guest
  • Additional ½ Hour(s) – $5.00+tax per guest

October 16th through course closure (Artificial Turf)

  • 1 Hour – $15.00+tax
Discounted Passes
  • (20) 1 Hour Passes – $300.00+tax
Practice Facility will be closed to the public on the below dates:
  • May 29th through June 10th — American Family Insurance Championship
  • September 7th through September 10th — Collegiate Badger Invitational
  • September 28th through October 1st — Collegiate Badger Invitational
  • October 13th through October 15th — Girl’s WIAA State Tournament
  • October 19th — NCAA PreNational Cross Country
A wide shot of the greens in the practice area, with sprinklers