10 Must-Play College Courses You Can Actually Get On

If you’re serious about your competitive game, there’s no better training ground than the courses that mold NCAA champions. These collegiate layouts aren’t just beautiful—they’re built to test every aspect of your game, from precision approaches to strategic course management.

Forget the overpriced resorts; college courses offer elite championship golf at public access rates. Many were designed by golf’s greatest architects and have hosted U.S. Amateurs, NCAA Regionals, and even professional events. Here are ten collegiate gems where you can test your game against the next generation of pros.

5) University Ridge Golf Course — University of Wisconsin

Location: Verona, Wisconsin

The Vibe: Bold, beautiful, and the home of Badger golf.

The Test: A Robert Trent Jones Jr. design split between prairie-style front nine and forested back nine. It hosts the PGA Tour Champions’ American Family Insurance Championship.

Why Amateurs Love It: A dynamic mix of styles and immaculate conditioning make it one of the Midwest’s most complete tests.