Lake Travis Country Club

Pretty rough. The fairways weren’t really fairways and the greens were about as bad as I’ve ever seen on any golf course. Basically when you putt it’s 80% luck of the “bounce” and 20% skill. The back nine was in considerably better condition than the front but that’s still not saying much. Spoke with a member out there and he said they just changed owners and it’s just gone down hill since. Knew it wasn’t going to be great, just not that bad. It was worth every penny...that being said I only paid $13 bucks.

This was my 1st time playing here. Getting started was very frustrating. There was no clubhouse and I had to drive all around the property to find someone to get me started. Once out on the course, I was very impressed with the layout and the terrain. There weren't very many golfers out, but there were a lot of deer around. The course conditions were rough. The greens were not in good shape. It was obvious the course may have been quite nice at one time. Hopefully, someone can pour some money into the course and bring it back. All that to say, I enjoyed myself and felt it was worth the low pricw that I paid.

We got there for our 10:30 round today and no one was there. Everything was locked. A worker from the grille showed up and said the grille was open, but he didn’t think the golf course was.

The cart barn was completely empty.

I hope I can get my money back from golf now.

This place has the appearance of a high-class country club 20-years past its prime. Apparently it’s had three different names, and is now under new ownership/management?

It took me 30 minutes to find the “starter.” The clubhouse for the course is no longer the clubhouse. Go past the parking lot, down the pot-holed road, to the cart barn where the club staff would have serviced equipment. Today I got to help the only staff on hand, a lady named Maggie (sweet gal!) gas-up my cart. The cart was nice, and ran like a top.

The course shows minimal signs of maintenance. No water in fixtures, no sand in bunkers (though there was plenty of sand on some greens). It’s clear the irrigation system is not in use, as 90% of the course (greens included) were brown. That said, the parts of the green that weren’t either sandy or treated for various maladies, rolled quite nicely.

It did appear that pin locations have changed in the not-too-distant past, and the entire course was at least mowed to a links-style level. So someone is doing their best. I really hope the new ownership has plenty of capital to sink into this place. The layout, elevation changes, and varying difficulties means this place has great potential. As stated above, it shows evidence of a once-great private club.

Don't pay online through the app, you probably won't get your money back.

That we could play anywhere was awesome at the end of December. The other reviews were accurate and fair.

We found the greens tolerable, a bit better than expected. I’d say if possible if you could add 1/2 stroke/ hole for putting that would be fair.

Fairways were in pretty good shape actually.

Correct: no water to drink on the course.

If they put some TLC into the greens this will move up on our rotation of places to play. Well worth the Golf Now price.

The course is super tight and very quirky. The course was in pretty good shape though, but the greens could have used another cut. Even if you are hitting the ball well you will lose a few balls due to there being no room to miss tee shots.

Checking in is.... different. There is just a lady by the cart barn that gives you a cart. I paid online but not sure how you can otherwise pay onsite. They need to at least get a desk or something inside the restaurant. Would also be nice if there was quick stuff from the restaurant. Also really need to add about two water jugs a nine on the course. There were two restrooms but the plumbing is turned off.

Well it's already had two name changes since I last stopped by.. Good to see this place open again. I've always loved the design, but conditions have steadily declined over the last 20-plus years. It needs a lot of fixing, but it was not as bad as I feared. There's no drinking water and all of the ball washers were dry. That would be a good place to start, It's primitive golf, but still enjoyable at a Hot Deal price. As usual, pace of play is not an issue. Hope this place can make it, but history is not on its side.

I always wanted to play this course. It was a fun challenge. However, I showed up for my tee time and no one was to be found. A sign said check in at the cart barn. No one there. It was a weekday so I grabbed a cart and loaded up my clubs. The lady who ran the grill checked the gas level for me, she worked at the course in her past. I took off. It was only me so I played at my own pace. Since I was trying out a new to me set of Pong G400 irons I could play 2 balls in from time to time to tune in their distance. I loved the layout. Full of hills, tree-lined fairways, creeks, elevated tees play was challenging and rewarding. It was not your meticulously maintained course but the joy of play madi worthwhile. I didn’t care if the traps were overgrown. That’s how the old Scots must have played it. If you are an engineer type you will hate it. If you are the creative type you will love it! Try it for yourself and see if you agree.

First time here.

It's a beautiful course - very hilly, narrow and sloping fairways, and blind shots...so it's a very difficult course if it's your first time.

The course needs some maintenance...no sand in any of the bunkers...most of the greens were below standard...the "grill" just opened but they don't serve beer...

Played here 5-6 times in the last 6 months. Every time we have returned the course has improved. The greens are very playable, perhaps a little slow, but not bad. There aren't significant dead spot on the greens like there were 6 months ago. Fairways have grass, a few bald spots in places, but nothing that will detract from your game. Bunkers still need work, so make agreements with your playing buddies on how you will address bunker play beforehand. For the condition of the course, the golfnow price is more than fair. You can play this course in under 3 hours if you want to, pace of play is EXCELLENT. There is no water on the course so bring your own beverages. All in all it's a beautiful Hill Country layout with a very relaxing atmosphere. You don't need to be ultra long off the tee to play here. If you have a 220-230 tee shot you can hit straight, you will find this course very enjoyable.

I played this course when it was known as Highland Lakes. This was my first round under new ownership. Usually courses in Texas has water stations every 3 - 4 holes. This course does not nor was I told water faucets were installed on holes 5 & 14. Neither offers cold water, very inadequate. Other issues, sand traps overrun with grass and half of the fairways are brown. Granted management seems to have plans in place to resolve the issues. I won't be playing this course anytime soon.

Great layout..... a little money and a lot of water and this could be a $125 a round golf experience.... saw around 100 deer while playing which added to the experience..... great views of the lake .... carts were fairly new and in good shape .... water the grass and you will have a great golf course !!!

This course has great potential. Grass was pretty fried and greens weren’t cut. Looks like they are in between owners, so no bar and grill at a country club was a tough pill to swallow. Could be nice, but needs lots of work

As someone who decided this year (age 50) to finally “get serious” about working on my game, I’m always looking for a course that is quiet and cheap. I did find both those qualities at Lake Travis Country Club (which also goes by the name Green Deer Country Club). Other than that, however, it leaves much to be desired. First, while it is a golf community course, I see none of the usual trappings I would expect from a “country club”. When I finally found the pro shop (also a misnomer), the guy was surprised to see me...or anyone...and made some brief explanation about “just bought it” and “drought”. Hmmm...

The course itself is in decent shape, aside from dead spots on some greens, but every bunker is completely grown over with grass...this place has been neglected a long time. There is no drinking water on the course...almost unconscionable in the Texas heat. However, it is very playable, and quite challenging, with narrow fairways, and is extremely hilly (many tee or approach shots are blind). Also, if you like whitetail deer, this place is heaven...I encountered herds of 20+ on nearly every hole, with many very large bucks, and all of them are so accustomed to people you can almost pet them.

If you can hit your marks, would rather wait on the deer than another group, don’t need “amenities” of any kind, and need to play cheap, this is a course for you...you will pretty much get what you pay for. I suggest they change the name...