The Pines at North Park

I live in Austin and this was my hometown course back in the early-mid 2000's. I played here most of my child hood and where I honed my skills. This is also where our Denham High school golf team practiced.

I decided to see what was going on with this course, especially after the flood last year, and even the fairly decent recent reviews.

I expected it to be in decent shape as it used to be but this is not the course it used to be what so ever. It used to be in fairly decent shape, however, the course was in absolute horrific shape. My brother hit a few 'worm-burners' in the fair way and it barely rolled 30 yards; that's how uncut the fairways (Yes, I said fairways) were.

I understand that it has rained a lot the past few weeks but it was no excuse. The grass hadn't looked like it was cut in a month. The fairway grass was almost as tall as the normal lawn grass around houses; it was pathetic.

There's not much worse feeling in golf when you hit a fairway spot on and have to still look for your ball.

Their warm up green was even a joke. There was no where to warm up putting like there used to be.

The only positive thing I can say about this course was pace of play. It was excellent because we were the only ones out there; now I know why!

Also, I am not sure where the $8 fees came from. I booked through Golf Now and it was $20 for everything (cart and 9 holes). I would suggest calling directly to see if you can get that price since that's about what I would paid for on this course.

Needless to say, I hope this course closes soon since it is clear they have given up.

Enough is enough. It just takes one slow group to back up the entire course. Make the Marshall’s speed things up.

Keep the grass cut and the golfers fast and I’ll play here all the time

Keep the grass cut and the golfers fast and I’ll play here all the time

Half of the tee boxes are dirt. Grass is harder than a rock. The greens roll like a ball in the rough. Greens are terrible. Wouldn’t even call it a green.

They’re always improving. Just need a marshall to speed up players

They continue to make improvements. They get a Marshall to speed up play, and it’s a 9/10

This course is great if you want a break from a challenging course, and you just want to unwind. When the course is dry it is fun and rewarding. The greens are hit and miss. I enjoy the ease of access and the layout is okay once you learn the course. It is a 9 hole that plays twice.

All in all for the price you can’t beat this course. The Pines has a very friendly and helpful staff and owner.

Greens and fairways are looking good. Tee boxes have been improved. Pace of play was well kept.