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Ruth Park Golf Club golf course

Course info

8211 Groby Rd, University City, Missouri, 63132

(314) 727-4800

9

Holes

35

Par

2,890

Yards

Driving range

Putting green

Teaching pro

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed

About Ruth Park Golf Club

Ruth Park Golf Club is a 9-hole golf course in University City, Missouri, playing to a par 35 at 2,890 yards from the back tees. The course opened in 1931 and was designed by James Foulis. Greens are bent grass and fairways are zoysia grass.

Par

35

Length

2,890 yds

Year built

1931

Architect

James Foulis

Greens

Bent Grass

Fairways

Zoysia Grass

Season

Year round

Driving range

Putting green

Teaching pro

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed

What golfers love

Golfers tell us that Ruth Park Golf Course has a great staff who provide excellent service. They appreciate that the course is well-maintained, even in colder temperatures, making it a pleasure to play. The grounds crew is highly praised for keeping the course in great shape, even in December. Golfers also appreciate the community spirit at Ruth Park, as they observe that golfers repair ball marks more diligently than at other courses in the area. The course itself is described as a fun nine-hole layout, with challenging elevation changes. While the clubhouse and amenities may be modest, the staff is consistently friendly and welcoming. Golfers also note that the greens are spacious but pose a challenge due to their elevation and slopes. The absence of bunkers or water hazards makes for a slightly easier layout. Overall, golfers highly recommend Ruth Park for its excellent course condition and value for money.

Good to know

Golfers tell us that there are a few areas of improvement for Ruth Park golf course. One of the main issues reported is the unfriendly attitude of the younger manager who didn't allow a group to play just because they arrived 5 minutes before their tee time. Another concern is the driving range, which is situated in the middle of the course, causing stray range balls on the field. Additionally, given that many fairways run right next to each other, it can be challenging to play uninterrupted by other golfers. The course difficulty is, overall, moderate, but some greens have false fronts and significant slope, like the fifth hole, which can be frustrating. Lastly, the parking lot and clubhouse are relatively small, and there are no water hazards or bunkers, which may be a disadvantage for some players.

Tee boxes

TeesLengthRatingSlope
Blue3,023 yds34.1115
White2,752 yds32.8112
Red2,376 yds30.999
Ruth Park Golf Club golf course

Course info

8211 Groby Rd, University City, Missouri, 63132

(314) 727-4800

9

Holes

35

Par

2,890

Yards

Driving range

Putting green

Teaching pro

Cart rentals

Club rentals

Walking allowed