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Conditions
2.7
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.0
60.4%
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265 out of 400 reviews
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3.5
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3.1
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3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
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3.3
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4.2
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3.0
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4.1
63.2%
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12 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Colovista delivers excellent value with well-maintained greens, solid fairways, and a challenging back nine layout that consistently impresses. The course conditions and overall experience hold up well against pricier local alternatives.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7021 yards
Slope 125
Rating 74.8

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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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Golf Season Year round
Architect Les Appelt (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.2
400 Reviews (400)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Undulating Greens 23
Water Hazards 19
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 24
Convenient to the City 10
Near the Airport 6

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One the best course the price

Very pleased overall staff & course/ excellent/me & my son had a great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, nice views

The course had been shut down for quite a while and only recently been opened. It was in almost excellent shape. The bunkers still need quite a bit of work. The greens were nice but ridiculously fast. Driving range was still out of commission. I would most definitely return.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not as promised

I heard rave reviews about this course for years; however, it did not live up to the hype by a long margin. The front and back nines did have completely different personalties - front almost links-like, and back had lots of trees and water. Not as scenic as promised - only one hole with clear view of Colorado River. Weather was very humid - not the fault of the course - which may have lessened our overall experience. Many other courses in this area i would recommend ahead of this one, mainly b/c it did not live up to expectations.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very scenic course with a lot of elevation changes. Tee boxes were a little sparse and turf was hard in spots but greens were excellent and huge.

Very scenic course bring your camera to the tee box on hole #15 a par 3 that looks out on the river. Two holes before that a view in the opposite direction showed a clear vista of pristine farm land making you forget that that green needed a wind mill with the flag placed right on the saddle point of a sloping green. Very challenging course that must have been a gem back in its heyday.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenging course.

This is a great golf course. The greens were a little fast for my taste, however they are in wonderful shape. The fairways are coming along. Overall, Colovista is one of the better golf courses in the Austin, Bastrop area. It has fantastic views and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has been closed for several years.

I think they are really gaining on the weeds etc after being closed for several years. The staff super friendly. The greens are in good condition. Grass besides the fairways are super thick and sometimes difficult to find errant balls. Not the course's fault.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging and fun

This course just newly reopened this year is a fun challenging course. It has many elevated holes and has some tough tee shots, that if not placed correctly make it impossible to reach in two. The greens are in pristine condition and very fast.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic course. Fast greens. Heavy rough.

Found out the course recently re-opened after 3+ years. Played it for the first time. Greens are beautiful and fast, fairways are very good, but the grass was a little long with a few bumpy spots. (I assume in the coming weeks/months they'll be able to cut it back.) The rough is pretty thick which requires some accurate tee shots. Front nine is wide open, back nine plays through trees and a few rolling hills.......and of course the beautiful par 3 15th hole. Given the time the course was closed down, it's in great shape. The only thing I look forward to improving is the condition of some of the fairways. If you're in the Bastrop area, definitely plan a tee time at ColoVista.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rebirth of a Hidden Jem

I heard about this course from a player who had been involved in it's development. I wanted to play it but knew of the fire and the closing of the course, I read of it's rebirth and was intrigued but it was a long drive. Then I got a great price and decided to see how it looked. Use your map quest because it is hidden away. The pro was extremely informative and friendly and was obviously proud of his course. The cart was almost new and powerful (needed on the back 9). The front 9 was reasonable flat and something of a links layout. The holes were interesting with large undulating greens which were smooth and fast. The greens required precise ball placement or you were looking at 30' putts. The back nine rose up into the hills of Bastrop with a lot of large pine trees and rolling hills. One par three is so steep that that after I hit my 7 iron 175 yards down to the hole I was afraid to follow though thinking I would go over the cliff. Just a little fear of heights but a majestic sight. A couple of holes needed maps which were not available on the card or tee marker. My GPS was not giving me a map so at least one hole was confusing. We played the middle tees so it was not extremely difficult. The back tees would be something else. Overall, the greens were terrific, the fairways decent, the roughs acceptable. There are still some bare spots still and a few evidences of burned trees, but the course is unique and a treat that will only get better. Players need to give it a try and overlook a few minor flaws. If you live in Bastrop you should be all over it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful & challenging.

What a gem. First time for me. I'll be back for sure. The 15th alone is worth the price of admission. Definitely worth the 1 hour drive.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great layout with some great views

Course was in good condition considering the hot weather this summer. The greens were very good. This is a great golf course just outside of Austin. If you have not played this course..treat yourself. It was a fun day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

ColoVista coming back

The course shows the effects of the 5 year lapse in maintenance. The fairways had a nice turf and the ball sat up well. The greens were slow about 8 (per the pro shop) but were consistent. Tee boxes are kind of small and have been newly sodded on many holes so are not quite level. The traps are being worked but are unplayable on most holes. The course has a great layout wide open on the front and tight on the back provides for a fun round of golf. The staff is great and very helpful, excited to see new customers. The $25.00 rate was fair considering where they are in bringing course back to life. If progress continues should be a challenging track in several months.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough course

The course has been closed for a while and recently reopened. The conditions are good and you can tell they are working to get it back to prior levels. Greens were firm. The fairway traps have not been repaired, but it did not affect our play. Would definitely go back again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course had been closed for a while. It is in a recovery phase.

This course had been closed for a while. It is in a recovery phase. Greens are good. Fairways need repair to fix dead spots. Bunkers need a complete overhaul and have not been maintained in yrs. Nice views.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course Coming Back

Good course that will be a great course when renovation is completed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

no cart paths and fairways need work but beautiful course!

no cart paths and fairways need work but beautiful course!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course, great value.

Me and my friends had a great time. Will be definitely be going back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not totally ready just yet!

The course has been closed for a couple years and just reopened. The greens are in immaculate condition and the fairways are much better than was expected. They are well on their way to getting the course back into absolute pristine condition as it was before closure yet it is still a very fun course to play and none of the weeds or rough spots were any kind of an issue or made play any less fun. This is going to be a great course and is already a very good course and a fabulous value for the money, would highly recommend anyone go play ColoVista and soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play it before the price goes up!!!

This is a wonderful course. They have only been open for 5 weeks so the bunkers and fairways could use some work, but the greens are the best that I've putted in the Texas so far. I also love the way the course slowly transitions from a links style course on the front nine to a parkland style with huge elevation changes on the back. The views are spectacular.

There wasn't a 19th hole and that tempted me to drop a star, but I just couldn't do it, The golfing experience was just too perfect. I would play this one before the price goes up as it is easily on par with Onion Creek and Wolf Dancer. I can't wait to see what this course will look like in a few months.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is newly re-opened

Course is in generally good shape and will only get better with time as it has just re-opened. Needs to be marshaled better, pace of play was poor to be nice. Golfers not playing to there abilities (from the wrong tee box) and 5 somes slowing down pace of play.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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