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8211 Groby Rd, University City, Missouri, 63132
(314) 727-48009
Holes
35
Par
2,890
Yards
Driving range
Putting green
Teaching pro
Cart rentals
Club rentals
Walking allowed
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
| Tees | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 3,023 yds | 34.1 | 115 |
| White | 2,752 yds | 32.8 | 112 |
| Red | 2,376 yds | 30.9 | 99 |
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8211 Groby Rd, University City, Missouri, 63132
(314) 727-48009
Holes
35
Par
2,890
Yards
Driving range
Putting green
Teaching pro
Cart rentals
Club rentals
Walking allowed