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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
4.2
Friendliness
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4.0
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6590 yards
Slope 114
Rating 70.7

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 01/2020.

This course, designed by Jeff Brauer and opened in 1991, offers one of the more enjoyable experiences for the average golfer. The par 72 layout is only 6,500 yards and is void of trees, making it more of a links-style course. Mounding is prominent around the multi-tiered greens, making it difficult for ups and downs after approach miscues.

Two holes stand out, both on the back nine. The par 5 No. 12 is reachable in two at only 488 yards, but water guards the landing area off the tee and the green has three levels. No. 17 is a fun par 3 playing 195 yards over a lake.

Remember that the trick to Bluebonnet is the greens. Pay attention to the pin placements and try to find the right level of the green.

Getting there : From I-290 going west get off at the Decker Ln. exit, and drive about 1.5 miles to the course.

Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways 328 Bermuda Grass
Greens 328 Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jeff Brauer (1991) Jeffery D. Blume (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Fivesomes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.0
399 Reviews (399)
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5.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
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awesome course

First time using golfnow to reserve a tee time, and it was a breeze, Chris was eager to help us out and had us in our cart ready to play in no time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Green pasture

excellent fairways and fast greens could be more challenging the sand traps could be better but that is for most courses in central texas

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value.

Nice course layout, good course conditions, friendly staff and reasonable price make Bluebonnet Hill a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Bluebonnet Hill Review

The greens and fairways were in good conditions. The best I've seen at this course in some time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Back to Bluebonnet

Its been some time since we played Bluebonnet. Bluebonnet number 12 short par 5 still killed me. Will be back to conquer that hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Fun little course

Bluebonnet is a fun course at a reasonable price. It's usually in good shape and it has a couple of challenging holes. I would recommend checking it out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Rolling Greens

The course is in great condition considering the lack of rain this summer. The ball rolls a texas mile in the fairways off the tee boxes. You do have a couple of holes that you have to lay up to take some of the hazards out of play, but that is course management at its best. The greens were rolling a 9 or 10 on the stimp I would say. the greens were pretty receptive of the golf ball too, I had to repair a lot of ball marks left by others that hit on before me and my party.
Overall this is a great course to play in austin, tx.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good value

Course was in pretty good shape for mid August. Nothing super special about this course, but many of the fairways are forgiving and great value (about $30) for us beginners.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Relaxing, Easy Round

Good course to get your game in shape. Wide open fairways probably play more difficult when the wind is blowing. Almost no trouble with few sand traps. Some holes have thick scruffy brush and trees near the tee boxes, but you have to make an effort to get the ball in it. Not to say you can't lose a ball here or there. From the back tees there are a couple of long holes and there is a 185 yard par 3 which is entirely a carry over water. The course is in the hills so there are a few interesting elevation changes and nice vistas. The greens were in excellent shape, and for the most part, so was the sand and the fairways. It's no frills, so not a beautiful course, but very playable. Good value, fun round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

My first time playing here and had a good time. At the 10th people started jumping in and for a Friday there were a lot of beginners, which slowed us down the rest of the way. But good course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasantly surprised.

I have only played Bluebonnet one other time years ago so i was not sure what to expect for a low priced course.

I was very pleasantly surprised by the condition of the course. It's in quite good shape and was fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Great value, great course conditions

Just make the drive out down 290 and you wont regret it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not in line with other reviews!!

After reading several reviews I thought this would be a nice course. Nope! But maybe I'm use to playing better courses. The tees were okay but the fairways and greens were in horrible shape.

For the money, would never play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time

Yesterday was my first experience at BBGC and I have to say I'm quite impressed. Wanted to play a round by myself to get some much needed practice in. When I arrived they had me paired with 3 other gentleman and I asked if I could go solo. They instantly obliged and couldn't have been nicer. Course is a bit rough in some spots, but overall an absolute steal for the price. Holes are quite varied and offer some challenge, but overall very entertaining. I'll definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

CAPLHP775

Competent, courteous, friendly staff. Enjoy playing the course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A course that really cares

I recently played Bluebonnet Hill again upon my return to Austin for a business trip. The golf course is in excellent condition for the middle of July. Yes the weather was warm but the fairways are fantastic. Best I have ever seen them. The greens are always good, the best you will find for the money. I got paired up with a gentleman that I got paired up with last time. He made the round completely miserable for me. This time was different. I had a great time. I asked the pro if he said something to this other gentleman. He told me he remember my issue from the last time I was in town and that he had a talk with this particular gentleman. I appreciate his memory and his attention to my concerns. I will definitely return!

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

Presently surprising

I have not played this course since last year,, reluctant to go back. Good thing I gave them another go. Greens are coming around but still rolled true. Fairways we great. Course is overall in good condition. I'm even thinking of going again today to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, well maintained

This is a beautiful course, very well maintained. The greens roll fast and smooth. Layout is moderate, with some tough holes and some easier holes. For the money, even regular green fees, this is well worth the trip out to Decker Lake.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good time at Bluebonnet Hill. I'd go back

had a good time. its not one the courses you have to go to when in Austin but it is a good time if you want to get a good fun, quick round in. the finishing holes are the best. 16-18

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden Jewel

I have noticed this course on my GPS screen every since the tollway opened (130) but had never checked it out. What a pleasant surprise! There is lots of grass on the fairways and the greens roll very true. Several elevations changes (after all, it is on a hill) make it very interesting and offer some nice scenery. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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