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2.6
948 Reviews (948)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
202
2 Stars
201
1 Stars
265
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.9
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.6
43.4%
Recommend this course
444 out of 948 reviews
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1.8
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
38
Conditions
1.4
Value
1.9
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.9
StaffFriendliness
3.1
15.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 60 reviews
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1.9
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
52
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.1
Layout
3.1
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
3.2
21.7%
Recommend this course
20 out of 92 reviews
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Course Highlights
This course delivers outstanding value with a beginner-friendly layout featuring gentle water features and generally straightforward tee shots. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make rounds here consistently enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7072 yards
Slope 125
Rating 74.5

Blackhawk rests on the site of an old dairy farm, where the rolling terrain is suited for this links-style layout. This wide-open course features lots of water, loads of bunkers, and huge greens that are easy to three-putt if your approaches are off and you don’t have that feel for lag putting.

Each side has a punishing finishing hole. No. 9 is a monstrous par 4 that plays 464 yards. Off the tee, the narrow landing area is not conducive for the necessary booming drive, and the water causes problems in the fairway and around the green.

Hole 18 plays 430 yards, requiring a tee shot into the dogleg-right fairway that must thread two bodies of water.

The club prefers that you walk only on weekdays.

Getting there : Take I-35 north out of Austin, then exit FM 1825 east. Drive 5 miles to Hwy. 685 and turn left. Drive another 2.5 miles to Kelly Ln. and turn right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways 419 Bermuda
Greens Tiff Dwarf Bermuda
Golf Season Year Round
Architect Charles Howard

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts and appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

2.6
948 Reviews (948)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Beginners 15
Seniors 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 6

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Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Worst Golf Courses in America for 2026

Congratulations, Blackhawk! You officially made it to #1 on MyGolfSpy's list of the Worst Golf Courses in America for 2026. What an incredible milestone. Fellow golfers, you all know exactly what this means. Don't waste your time or money here.

Conditions Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful course conditions

This might be the worst maintained golf course I have ever been on. The fairways and greens had weeds growing everywhere. Bear patches cracks in the ground. The bunkers are no longer filled with sand, they have let the grass grow and turn them into grass bunkers.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 106
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a good course

Never been before. New to the area. I tried it out and we made a tee time but for no reason. There were literally 6 people playing golf on a Sunday. If the course isn’t packed on a Sunday then that should be a sign it’s not a good course. The course is in terrible conditions. I read other reviews and most people say they leave after 9 holes because it’s that bad. We only played all 18 because there wasn’t anyone else there. Do not recommend this course. I will never go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Conditions have gotten worse.

Blackhawk has always been bad, it’s continued to go downhill. Irrigation issues leave the entire course under standing water. Fairways that aren’t mud or puddles are riddled with weeds. It’s very possible to lose your ball in the center of the fairway. When it is dry out, it feels like you’re hitting into concrete. The greens are 50% sand and the areas with grass are as well covered in weeds. Extremely inconsistent. Only course in Austin with readily available tee times, horrible value for what they charge.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Land before time fairways

I wanna start off by saying I’ve been to a lot of golf courses around the country and I genuinely have low expectations… this is by far the worst course I’ve ever been to. The fairways on the first few holes are fine after that, it gets WILD. I spent almost 20 minutes looking for balls that I hit dead down the middle. They desperately need to cut the fairways.several greens are more sand than anything. Number 17? Forget about it. I played a twilight round for $37 and it was not worth it at all. Should be like $15. The only bright side is they have electric carts. Number 10 is also a makeshift par 3 when it’s supposed to be a par 4. This course isn’t even on the usga list.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course is in terrible shape

There is a reason there are so many tee times available same day. The course is in horrible condition. The "greens" are just dirt and a little bit of dead grass amd the wntire course is hard as a rock. This place needs some serious attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Horrible Course

The course has not been worked on for years. Not a very enjoyable time. Very over priced.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course needs lot of work

Enjoyed the layout of the course but lack of maintenance/management shows on the fairways and greens - feel more like a rustic park than a golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst fairways I have ever played.

Fairways looked like a cow pasture. Most greens were half sand half mud. For 60.00, there are much better courses. Staff was friendly and the cart girl made rounds fast but that’s about it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grounds Keepers need to be investigated or something

The greens should not have bunkers. And they also shouldn’t be yellow(dead) 😂. Tee boxes aren’t terrible and fairways have some crazy dirt patches just some hazards to practice away from I guess, for 16$ from golf now hot deal I can’t complaint less than a dollar a hole. Great to practice. Don’t expect to set a handicap here

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Needs Work

Drives down the middle don’t end up with a good lie. The amount of sand and dirt patches on the greens is about a 50/50 split compared to grass. This course needs a lot of work and should be half the price of what they’re charging. That said, the martial and grill staff were friendly and we still had a good time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0

DO NOT PLAY THIS GOLF COURSE

I'm in my mid 60s. I've been playing golf since I was about 8 years old. This is the worst golf course I have ever played. Tee boxes were ok at best. Fairways were terrble. Mud, dirt, very littel grass. Greens were worse. No bathrooms. No water to drink. No cart person to buy water or other drinks from. Old and outdated carts. No yardage markers. I actually feel bad for the folks that work here because they were actually very nice and respectful. We stopped after 9 holes as we could not take it anymore. All the recent reviews that give this place one star are completely accurate. Shame on me for not checking out the reviews before we played.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Golf course?

I think i booked a tee time at a local golf course but when i arrived it was more like a warzone. I didn’t know i enlisted in the army when i signed my waiver. The layout isn’t bad but the actual fairways are pretty similar to the journey Frodo had to destroy the ring. Found at least 10 balls in the fairway. I assume people just quit mid round. I finished the whole 18 with all my limbs still attached but broke every tee due to the asphalt like grass. Definitely would recommend playing putt putt in a prison yard with a 12 inch adult toy vs this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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