About
Located in the Lost Pines area of Bastrop 30 minutes east of Austin, ColoVista Golf Club is a dramatic, immaculate course that’s consistently rated one of the best in Texas. Some actually question whether it is in Texas, given the unusual terrain that the course flows through.
The highlight of the course is the now-famous 191-yard No. 15, which is perched on a bluff overlooking the Colorado River and has been called the prettiest par 3 in Texas. From a cliffside tee, the hole drops over 120 feet down to a green surrounded by bunkers and swales. Because of the wind, the best play is a hard punch shot that at least has the chance to lessen the impact of the breeze.
The front nine is more of a links-style track that definitely contrasts with what you’ll see on the back. The opener is a tough, 468-yard par 4 that plays downhill.
The back nine, considered the better of the two, makes the most of the rugged terrain and extreme elevation changes. The view from the bluff is spectacular; giant pine trees line the fairways, and the 90-degree doglegs all add to the character of the nine.
After being closed for around two years, the course has had a comprehensive renovation that includes re-definition of tee areas and fairways; bunker restoration; re-grassing for improved playing surfaces; and new tee markers, signage and pin flags.
Getting there : From Austin, take Hwy. 71 east to McAllister Rd.. Turn right and follow the signs to the course, which is located 4 miles east of the river in Bastrop.
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Golfer Photos
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Par 3 downhill, fun Photo submitted by WtSpbi9ftJjylePjyFNA on 04/06/2026
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Signature hole Photo submitted by BlankGolfer on 02/25/2026
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Photo submitted by Ravi8Surya on 04/24/2023
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Photo submitted by j0shll0yd on 10/30/2022
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Photo submitted by j0shll0yd on 10/30/2022
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Photo submitted by j0shll0yd on 10/30/2022
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Hole 15 Photo submitted by damlew34 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Jtgill86 on 05/14/2020
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It was at this point our game completely fell apart. Photo submitted by GordonATX on 12/03/2019
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Fairway 'sand/dirt.' Photo submitted by GordonATX on 12/03/2019
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Photo submitted by ConnieBlack on 03/07/2019
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Photo submitted by tarekboone on 05/23/2014
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15th hole-par 3 Photo submitted by cklep1969 on 07/28/2013
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Overview of front 9 Photo submitted by cklep1969 on 07/28/2013
Golfer Reviews
Should have given us a rain check.
Insanely muddy, wet, puddles of mud and water anywhere. Walking the fairways had our shoes soaked by round 2. No news when some people just quit bc they were tired of their feet soaking wet. Over grown grass anywhere and everywhere.
Hasn’t been mowed in like a month. Going to give it a year and try again. Greens are good
This was ooreviisly ine of the better ocurse but I assume the budget is challenging as the fairwayswere not in good condition. Staff are exceptional.
Probably will not return if course remains in same condition.
DP Golf
The course needs a lot of attention. The fairways are very rough with many uneven lies and a lot of the fairways were not mown to a proper level. There was no water on the course which in the summer is not acceptable.
Hopefully improvements will return this course to a proper standard for an enjoyable round of golf.
Don't waste your money
Drove approximately an hour and a half to play this course during a golf trip. Upon arrival at the course, we were informed that the front half was closed and that we were only allowed to play the back 9. The employee in the pro shop told us that he didn't even know until the morning that this would be the case. Since we drove so far to play, we decided to give it a shot. That was not the right call. The course was in awful condition. Grass on the entire course, including the greens, was overgrown. The fairways were full of holes and led to lost balls thay should have been in the middle of the fairway. The first cut was knee high grass. This is not the first time that I have been to the course but it definitely will be the last.
TLDR: course was partially closed and in awful condition. Don't waste your money.
Other reviews are correct
All the other reviews are accurate. The cart path is the WORST I’ve ever seen. They haven’t cut the grass in weeks. If you don’t hit the fairway your ball will be lost. Fairways are tight - which is fine. But as soon as your ball gets into the rough the ball will be submerged and there’s no finding it. Tee boxes are overgrown. Greens weren’t the worst I’ve seen but there’s a ton of sand pits on them
They need to mow. If you miss the fairway, you will loose your ball. Knee to hip high weeds everywhere. Lost a ball in a grass "bunker" in the fairway. I will give them some credit for working on the cart paths. Although it won't last long, they used millings vs concrete or pavement and it will washboard and be terrible soon. It's a shame this coarse could be awesome. They also did a terrible job patching the greens, they didnt properly lay and level the sod. Run the mowers guys, it would make a world of difference.
Unfortunate, a course that once was
This course must have been something special in its heyday. But it is in really rough shape. there are more sand pits on the greens than actual grass. Huge swaths of dirt on the fairways. And the cart paths are a one way ticket to the chiropractor. Just mow the course once in a while, seriously. If you don't hit the fairway, you will never find your ball in the waist high rough, the first cut. The second cut of rough...well, I guess that would be the greens.
Disappointed in ColoVista
I had heard good things about ColoVista back in the day, but never got a chance to play before my injury. I finally got out there yesterday and it was rough. The course is in really horrible condition, sand pits on the greens, indistinguishable fairways from the rough, and the cart paths are non-existent.
It was amazing to me, how little care was put into this course. Just a mow would do it wonders. And the intermediate rough was so long, if your ball rolls just off the fairway, you will lose it. Balls that anywhere else in the world would be easily findable and playable, just disappeared. Maybe this is by design, the range balls were a collection of used lost golf balls.
There was a self server hot dog warmer, no water on the course, and the putting green was a mowed area of grass with sticks to simulate flags, no cups.
I will not be back.
Interesting Course Layout meets Muddy Cart Paths
I had a 9:20 AM tee time and was immediately impressed by the view from the pro shop entrance. We had a 90-degree cart rule in effect, though carts were strictly prohibited on holes 2, 6, and 16.Thanks to the recent frequent rain in Texas, the fairways were in good shape. However, the greens were a mixed bag; some were in poor condition, which felt like a letdown for a $51 green fee. The cart paths on the front nine were essentially a mud pit, and while the back nine was better, there were still several spots with standing water.The tee boxes were generally well-maintained. One major challenge was the heavy rough—if you miss the fairway, it’s incredibly tough to find your ball. Make sure to bring plenty of extras if your driver is feeling shaky.Overall, if the price stays around $50, I’d be open to visiting again.
Great Course!
Bobby and his crew take really great care of the course. You can tell they're actively keeping up with the maintance on the course. Will be back for sure!
Frank
Course doesn't drain well. Still in good shape. Greens are still growing in. Will probably be good in few months.
Good course
The course itself was pretty good. The front nine really still needs some works but the back line got better after they did the work and they’re currently trying to fix nine so once they get it fixed, it’ll be a great course but it’s still a fun course for the price
Great course
Great course the back nine is beautiful. They’re working on the front nine and it shows that they’re trying to improve it. Me and my buddy had a great time out there. Recommend this course.
Nice course
Course played very nice. Conditions of the course were good for early spring. Greens will get better in time. Some tee boxes were a little tight and hard ground.
Overall a good experience on this course, I’ll play it again.
Nice Back Nine, Bad Front Nine
Simple as the caption. The back 9 was enjoyable and impressive. The front nine was very rough. Lots and lots of sand. Felt like two completely different courses. Shop guy was nice and friendly, things were relatively cheap in there. No real food options though.
Needs work
Greens were aerated and made putting more difficult. Many holes were cart only due to water or wet fairways .