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ColoVista Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge/Gold | 72 | 7021 yards | 74.8 | 125 |
| Tournament/Blue | 72 | 6596 yards | 72.0 | 120 |
| Men's/White | 72 | 6112 yards | 69.8 | 118 |
| Forward/Red | 72 | 5452 yards | 69.1 | 111 |
| Executive/Green | 72 | 4803 yards | 67.7 | 108 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.3/127 | 468 | 423 | 158 | 536 | 240 | 415 | 437 | 466 | 383 | 3526 | 411 | 529 | 391 | 170 | 403 | 191 | 370 | 486 | 374 | 3325 | 6851 |
| Blue M: 71.6/123 | 440 | 413 | 143 | 478 | 191 | 388 | 402 | 432 | 378 | 3265 | 398 | 518 | 376 | 156 | 371 | 183 | 361 | 474 | 351 | 3188 | 6453 |
| White M: 69.4/120 W: 75.4/123 | 398 | 374 | 129 | 457 | 166 | 367 | 391 | 374 | 322 | 2978 | 385 | 485 | 355 | 140 | 353 | 171 | 352 | 462 | 333 | 3036 | 6014 |
| Green M: 66.4/113 W: 71.6/115 | 371 | 369 | 111 | 404 | 145 | 347 | 301 | 365 | 255 | 2668 | 372 | 408 | 347 | 121 | 337 | 152 | 246 | 371 | 308 | 2662 | 5330 |
| Red M: 63.7/109 W: 68.2/108 | 366 | 339 | 97 | 401 | 123 | 339 | 359 | 327 | 252 | 2603 | 333 | 342 | 211 | 83 | 259 | 103 | 213 | 364 | 292 | 2200 | 4803 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 |
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Reviewer 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
Good Course That CAN be Great Again
I really like Colovista and always have.
Back in it’s infancy under Mr Appel’s ownership it was in a league of its own.
Since the course reopened, you can really sense that there is pride in this track.
Saw lots of folks out working on the grounds today and the greens were really awesome and fast. Almost too fast for the degree of undulation in them.
The carts were very hesitant to engage and an almost threes second delay before they would take off. Seemed like a governor issue as this was the case on three different carts we tried. Pretty minor, but annoying.
With all of that said, this course is a GREAT value for the money and has lots of character. This Spring, depending on the amount of work that gets done it has the potential to be great again.
Some say cart paths are needed throughout the course, but I tend to disagree on that point.
I plan on trying to play this course at least once a month all the way through Fall 2019 to see how it progresses. I am really liking what I am seeing transpire our at Colovista. Keep up the great work!
A rough layout.
Cart paths are mostly dirt with big potholes. Some potholes had chunks of cinder blocks thrown in them. One green had two big gopher holes and a live gopher on it. Tons of fire ants. Lots of bare spots on farewaysand greens. Avoid.
Fantastic Value
Live in CA but get to the Austin area frequently. ColoVista course is always a mandatory stop. Beautiful layout, challenging holes and very professional staff. Best golfing value I have found. Friends that I bring out to the course can't wait for another invitation!
Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words. We are trying to recover from winter kill on a few greens. Our main irrigation pump motor failed the week before Memorial Day and we were unable to water the course from May 24th through June 4th. The pump motor has been replaced and we have been watering and fertilizing like crazy to catch up. Golf courses are like a farm... There's always something! Thanks for the support!
Bobby
Beautiful scenery
Not my first time to play here and I'm planning a stay and play soon. The course wasn't the best that i have seen it but it coming around. Bobby is discounting the green fees due to the conditions. Had a blast and I will come back
This course was a blast to play!
Great layout , challenging holes, beautiful scenery and all around blast to play! The negatives were few but big!! The greens were impossible to read/putt on. Sand, dirt, and grass clumps would take a 4 foot putt and turn it into an excursion into the twilight zone That being said the overall experience was a blast ! The pace of play was awesome ! I will return soon and with more friends!
Thanks for the journey Bobby!
Franko.
Colovista Day Trip
Played Colovista over the past weekend 07/09-10 and enjoyed the course layout, the staff was very friendly, and so were the other players on the course. In fact we played through 3 groups and finished the round in about 3.25 hours. We were however a bit disappointed in the conditions of the greens with many having large dead spots. Overall enjoyed the round and for the $20K green fee would play again.
Sad shape
the number 1 tee box for the whites is nonexistent. Most greens are not green just dead grass. The back 9 has sections of several fiarways are just dirt and no grass. The course is in vary sad condition right now.
I apologize for your experience. Unfortunately our irrigation pump motor quit two weeks ago and we were unable to water the course. We installed as new motor last week ($8400.00) and now can water the course. The greens are transitioning from winter Poa Trivialis grass to summer Ultra Dwarf grass and due to the colder than normal temps in April and early May the Ultra Dwarf grass has been slow coming. We sanded and punched greens Monday I went out yesterday and the greens are better. The bare spots in some fairways are the of the fires and irrigation system . The irrigation issues have been corrected and our goal this summer is to float and sod the bare spots in the fairways. Hopefully you received a reduced rate when you played as I am charging what I consider to be a fair price for our product. In the future please feel free to contact me directly at 979-885-8485 to discuss course conditions or other issues. Happy Golfing!
Bobby Browne
I enjoyed myself so much I came back
This course is just wonderful , the weather was perfect , I brought my friend and he enjoyed himself as well. All I ask is not to change the formula , friendliness and value , I'll be back again and again.
Thanks Kenneth!
Needs a lot of work
Not sure what has happened to this course, greens, boxes, bunkers and fairways all need a lot of attention. Such a fun layout, seems like a waste to let it go down like it has.
Needs a ton of work
The back 9 are a good layout but the awful conditions of the cart path, greens, bunkers, and fairways are really embarrassing. I know it was closed for several years but it needs an awful lot of work to be playable.
Colovista Review
This was my first time. The layout of the course is great however most greens were bare, several fairways had bare spots and the sand traps were not maintained. For the GolfNow same day purchase price, I would definitely go back.
Needs lots of rain.
The course layout is good but needs rain and some TLC.
Colorev
We drive 2 hours fro Houston to play this course. Always enjoy our rounds. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Course and greens need some attention but coming from where they were a year or so ago, great improvement.
Average Now, but Improving Quickly
The current condition of the course is not great but - the layout is exceptional, staff is very friendly and it is on its way back to its former glory. Mother Nature will help immensely in the coming months with some warmer weather and continued intermittent rainfall. The greens are 8/10, fairways 5/10 and tee boxes 7/10. If you require perfection, this is not your place but, if you’re a golfer...shut up and go get your game on. I wish the ownership and operators continued success and thank you for your efforts.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package
My friends and I had a wonderful time there. The staff was friendly and helpful. We played 36 holes. We all agreed it was a must to replay the 15th hole. Wow what a view. Course was laid out perfectly. Super deal, Give them a call. Thanks guys. Ditto