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3.5
1005 Reviews (1005)
5 Stars
134
4 Stars
284
3 Stars
238
2 Stars
156
1 Stars
193
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
78.2%
Recommend this course
585 out of 1005 reviews
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3.9
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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3.7
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
Recommend this course
51 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lago Vista's Hill Country layout delivers scenic lake views and a challenging design that consistently earns high marks from golfers. Friendly staff, open pace of play, and affordable weekday rates make this course a strong value near Cedar Park.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6579 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.6

The Lago Vista Course is Lago Vista resort’s original track, designed by Leon Howard in the late 1960s and renovated by Dave Bennett in 1992. The golf course has four water holes, more than 40 bunkers, and dramatic elevation changes of up to 100 feet. Lago Vista is known for its demanding par 3s, which all go right at 200 yards. No. 10 is fun because it can be reached in two: a 495-yard par 5 with a creek that looms right.

Getting to Lago Vista: From Austin, take Hwy. 183 north to FM 1431, then turn west 11 miles. When you come to Lohmas Ford Rd. turn left and drive 3 miles, then turn right on Boggy Ford R. Veer to the right and follow the signs to the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.5
1005 Reviews (1005)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Brunch 14
Amazing Food 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 56
Bunkers 32
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 53
Locals 44
Advanced Golfers 25
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 47
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/27/2023

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/27/2023

Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/20/2023

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course Potential A+

The course itself is super fun and has its challenges. The potential this place has is absurd. Love everything about it but the Greens. You’d have a better chance holing out from 150+ than making a 2’ putt. Once they get the greens sorted out I’ll be playing the course regularly.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/20/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pitiful

Already reviewed this horrible course. No grass on greens. Weeds in fairway. Still charging money for this pasture. I did not proceed past the first hole

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/15/2023

Hi, thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For beginners iron and driver practice

This course is good for driver and iron practice only. Putting is not an option here .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/15/2023

Hello, thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/15/2023

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pitiful

There were no greens. Just a cracked dirt hole with a flag poked in it. I have never seen a course in this condition. No grass in fairways. Just weeds. Looked like a goat picked over pasture. No notice about course condition from the staff or golf pass. Very disappointing. Cannot believe I was charged good money for this terrible course. Shame on the course and golf pass!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/06/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor staff and poor course conditions

The staff is very unfriendly and very quick to overreact and threaten to never let you play their course again. The greens are unbearably rough with patches of sand it was very overpriced for how the course has been maintained

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/06/2023

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear your customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (512) 267-1170, and thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t Waste Your Time Or Money

I live on this course but normally do not play it because it is just not worth the money and because the condition is deplorable and down right embarrassing The only reason I played on this day was to see if playing conditions have improved at all and I was able to secure a Hot Deal T Time on Golf Now. Unfortunately the course is still in horrible condition and the Hot Deal T time I got was still o not worth it. Don’t waste your time or money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/06/2023

Hello, thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars and appreciate the feedback. Thank you for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/02/2023

Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Lago Vista Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 41
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 02/21/2023

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/13/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Lago Vista Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Has Great Potential

I have played Lago Vista for the last 15 years. I live close by, I love the layout, but....... through no fault of the staff the course is always in need of attention. Right now for winter play it’s really not in bad shape except all the greens are dead. I use lago vista as my practice round when I’m short on time. I hope one day someone will show this course some love(money). Did I I mention they also have brand new carts with GPS?

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/13/2023

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Lago Vista Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awful greens

Don't waste your money. The worst greens I've ever seen. Nothing but mud and sand.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 01/31/2023

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the construction projects underway. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Absolute waste of money

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY HERE! This was the most atrocious golf course I've ever played at. Pretty much every green had cracked dirt, no grass, and multiple sand pits ranging from basketball to bathtub size. On just about every green these obstructions forced us to pick up our balls and move them or just go to the next hole. The fact that this course is still charging full price is a joke and I will NEVER return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/23/2023

Hi, thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst greens I’ve ever seen

The fairways and tee boxes were good but the greens were awful. Full of mud and sand. Impossible to read due to this. Avoid this course at all costs!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/23/2023

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. Please know the current conditions are by no means the standard we strive to achieve. Thank you for playing at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lago Vist g.c.

Unfortunately, all the bad reviews are true.

This course used to be one of the best kept secrets in the entire Austin area. They have replaced 4 of the greens with the rest to follow.. Supposed to install new sprinkler system this spring also. Looks like someone is trying to it make it premium again soon.

Uphill, downhill, angles, it's a demanding course but so much fun to play when in great shape. I must say I saw a lot of unrepaired divots & some beer cans tossed along the course. Thats on the players, SHAME on YOU! Have some respect for Golf and the other players. Hope to see the course returned to glory days by the end of 2023.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/23/2023

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Lago Vista Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 11
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really Bad conditions

I really like the layout and the staff and bar / dining are great. The course however is really bad. Greens had no grass and were just crusty mud. Fairways and tee boxes also had no grass. Just overall really bad conditions and not worth the money. They should adjust the price due to the conditions but I likely won't be back. About my 4th time to play here and this was the worst conditions yet though the others were not great. It is a fun layout so too bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/23/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

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