March 29, 2012

MADISON, Wis. -- Golfers can take advantage of special rates at University Ridge this April. Enjoy the early spring and great rates through April 19.

$55 FOR 18 HOLES WITH A CART THROUGH APRIL 19TH!
We're already two weeks into the season and the weather continues to be favorable for golf. Over 1,000 patrons have already taken advantage of our low March rates so let's keep it going!

Starting this Sunday, April 1, 18 holes with a cart will be $55 while the walking rate will be only $45. After 2:30 p.m. twilight rates will be $45 with a cart and $35 to walk. After 4:30 p.m., play as many holes as you can for only $35 with a cart. To book a tee time call the golf shop at (608) 845-7700 or book online.
*9 hole rates are $45 riding & $35 walking.

JOIN THE RIDGE CLUB IN 2012 AND SAVE BIG!
The Ridge Club is back for 2012! Four different levels of membership make it easy to find the right package (see 2012 Ridge Club Rates). A new benefit for Ridge Club members in 2012 will be a $1 discount on all beverages at The W Grill. Sign up and pay in full before April 15 and receive a free guest round of golf for the 2012 season. To sign up, call the golf shop at (608) 845-7700 or stop out in person.

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE HE-MAN CHALLENGE ON MAY 21
The first public scramble of the year will be the 3rd Annual He-Man Challenge on May 21 at 2 p.m. This is your chance to see the golf course at its toughest. Tees, pins, and conditions will be set up as hard as we can make them for this 4-person scramble.

For only $100 per player ($75 for Ridge Club Members) participants will have golf, practice balls, great prizes, on-course contests, a cook-out dinner, and your first drink is on us! Last year we were able to get over 20 teams. This year let's try to make it 30! To sign up call or email Andy at (608) 497-4453 or atb@athletics.wisc.edu. If you don't have a team and would like to play, contact Andy and we'll find a team for you.  

SPRING INSTRUCTION CLINICS
If you've never joined one of our clinics, it's a perfect year to start. Clinics at University Ridge are an informal way to learn a specific part or parts of the game that are giving you problems. Head Golf Professional, Ryan Wieme teaches all clinics and the maximum number of students per class never exceeds eight. Each clinic is only $25 or sign up for four clinics for only $80. All clinics include 30 minutes of practice time before and after the clinic. To sign up for any of the clinics contact Ryan at rw2@athletics.wisc.edu or (608) 497-4456.  

CLINIC/TOPIC/DATE/TIME
Remove the Rust, Saturday, April 14, 11am-12pm
Chip Shots, Tuesday, April 17, 5:30-6:30pm
Remove the Rust, Friday, April 20, 3-4 pm
All Around the Green, Saturday, April 21, 11am-12pm
Off the Tee, Tuesdays, April 24    5:30-6:30pm
Wedge Play, Friday, April 27, 3-4pm
Pitching, Lobs, & Bunker Play, Wednesday, May 2    5:30-6:30pm
Putting, Friday, May 4    3-4pm
Maximizing Distance, Saturday, May 5, 11am-12pm
Wedge Play, Wednesday, May 9, 5:30-6:30pm
Chip Shots, Friday, May 11, 3-4pm

Click here for the rest of the clinics that will be offered in 2012.

SIGN UP NOW FOR SPRING JUNIOR CLASSES
Get your junior(s) started early this year by signing up for Spring Junior Classes at University Ridge. Our small group instruction classes offer juniors the ability to learn golf in a fun and entertaining environment from PGA Instructors. Our "Freshman" classes make the basics seem exciting and "Sophomore" sessions allow juniors to play holes on our Championship Course! To sign up for any of the sessions, or any of our Summer Classes, contact Ryan at rw2@athletics.wisc.edu or call the golf shop at (608) 845-7700.