ShadowGlen Golf Club
About
Located just 15 minutes northeast of downtown Austin, ShadowGlen Golf Course is considered by locals to be one of the area's hidden gems. At 7,174 yards from the back tees, it is a long, tough course that will test even the most seasoned players. Some consider it to be the most difficult public golf course in Texas. The layout has a links design that is mostly flat but there are a few hilly spots that can cause some trouble, especially the holes that were designed with steep drops. The narrow fairways require accuracy and the well manicured greens play fast and are often bordered by strategically placed bunkers or contoured mounding. There are also water hazards coming into play throughout, including the wandering creek that cuts across the golf course.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by Dennis4435 on 03/05/2026
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3rd Hole Photo submitted by JohnnyBoy49 on 09/14/2025
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#2 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#6 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#7 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#10 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#14 - One of the best greens Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#17 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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Photo submitted by mrsamedmonson85 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Dico20 on 07/19/2024
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View from the #2 tee. Photo submitted by batboygareth on 07/04/2023
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Photo submitted by brettbsb on 05/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u5729650 on 05/09/2023
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Photo submitted by mayocn on 12/06/2021
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Photo submitted by mayocn on 12/06/2021
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u000006109997 on 04/16/2020
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Number 3, par 5 Photo submitted by golfmonkie on 02/23/2014
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Our annual Thanksgiving outing Photo submitted by Stephen8107821 on 12/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Robert4498302 on 09/18/2013
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Photo submitted by Rwvette on 08/15/2013
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Par 3, I made birdie on this one, nice oddly shaped bunkers on most holes Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Greens are in excellent shape Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Nicely manicured tee boxes Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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View from the tee on hole #1, forgiving lush fairways Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Another beautiful green, I missed that putt (argh!) Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Photo submitted by golfin72 on 04/16/2013
Golfer Reviews
Good layout. Poor condition for price.
Staff was excellent but course was average:
Greens were way too slow to the point everyone was complaining.
Tees were pushed to the back edge of the tee box to the point you’d stand off the tee box.
Back 9 was in rough shape.
Cart would shut down if you got close to rough on several holes.
I’d pay $50-75 in its current condition, if it was better maintained, a little more; definitely not worth north of $100
poor shape. poor layout. standing water in traps. no signs leading to next hole?
do better. not worth the price compared to a municipal course.
Pace of place very slow due to a Blind players tournament. Started back 9. Staff should have offered a price discount for the inconvenience.
Unkempt greens
Greens are long and not well maintained. Was told they lost their head greenskeeper and whoever is there now just didn’t mow the greens. Still charged full price for a weekend tee time of course.
Always Fun
Staff is beyond friendly. Course in great shape considering they weathered a brutal Texas summer. Greens hanging in there. I never ceases to be amazed how senil the course is and just how epic some holes are. Always have a great time.
Disappointed
We have played this course a number of time and usually have a great time. They were verticutting a few of the greens, they did not share this with us when we booked or checked in. The staff was not paying attention and when we came up on them on the 6th hole they have taken out the flag as they were blowing the grass off the green. We tried to get their attention but could not. I called the clubhouse and was told to skip any holes where this was going on. We were not okay with this as we paid for 18 holes not 16. Very disappointed by the way they handled this.
ShadowGlen
Greens were painted and like shag carpet. The pace of play was great. Course is usually pretty good. I would still recommend it as I have played here many times.
Greens are in rough shape
The greens were in rough shape. I understand they were aerated two weeks ago but they were really brutal. Putting felt a lot like playing pinball. While I understand aerating is an important part of course maintenance, it seems ridiculous to charge full price (close to $130) to play a course with significantly below average greens during the hottest time of the year.
Joe
The starter, Joe is as amazing as they come. Very friendly, outgoing and as personable as they come. Always greets us with a smile, a handshake or hug. Awesome guy. The course was in great shape as well.
Disappointing day. Expensive round. Terrible pace (6 hours)
Arrived at the course 35 min before tee time to be told that they have no more carts and other groups will need to finish before we can get a cart.
Range balls were not included in the $100 round and the driving range was terrible and basically just straight sand.
Fairways were basically short rough. I wouldn’t even call it fairways but the greens were pretty solid.
Very poor course management. Had a bachelor party infront of us. 20 min per hole pace. Finished 9 after 2 hrs & 30 min.
Told the marshal but it didn’t do anything. Lady at the halfway house decided to add her own tip and sign for the transaction. When I called her out on it she acted like she couldn’t speak English.
Left on hole 16 after 5 hrs and 20 min. On pace for a 6 hour round.
Course wouldn’t refund and only offered a credit. Won’t be back
Awesome course rough greens
This is an awesome layout but conditions of the greens currently is not good. Greens are bumpy, slow, and inconsistent.