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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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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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff at the bar. Course was just in bad shape overall

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/10/2022

Hi, u314160011659. 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 3
1.0
Previously Played

Courses in horrible shape

They tell you some of the green trying to repair. But they don’t tell you the course is not mowed the boxes aren’t mode evergreen has damage to the temporary greens are unplayable. If you want to play this course for 25 bucks know The garbage not worth it it’s a $25 joy ride around Hill country.

I felt cheated.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
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Commented on 10/10/2022

Hello, thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain. We are working on making improvements to the course conditions and we appreciate your feedback.

Thank you for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Golf Course is in terrible condition

The Lago Vista course is in terrible condition and has been for several years. It is obvious that the City of Lago Vista (who owns the golf course) and specifically City Manager do not care about the course or its members. Apparently, the City Manager hired the cheapest and least qualified individual possible as the course General Manager. I have been advised by several players that have had the unfortunate experience of interacting with this incompetent and petulant individual and were stunned by her distain for golfers and club members. Its a disserve to the club members, the community and golfing public to run course in this manner. I have played this course many, many times over the years and the last few times encountered a dramatic deterioration in the playability and condition of the course. Save your hard earned money and go elsewhere to play.

Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/05/2022

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us. We're sorry to hear the course was not in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/05/2022

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/05/2022

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course in terrible condition

Played it for my first time. There is a reason there are open tee times on a Sunday… course is getting renovated on multiple holes. Every green, every single green, is in horrible shape. Dry grass, bumps, holes, poorly kept tee boxes.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/27/2022

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 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Love the layout needs a lot of work. Staff very professional very friendly. Want to play it again when greens are in better shape

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/26/2022

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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Inexpensive and Good Vibes!

Cons: Unfortunately, the grass in general has not been maintained. It looks like the course did not do well at all with the summer heat and drought. There are several temporary greens, most of the greens are in terrible shape with a couple looking alittle better. #18 is a par 3 and did not have a hole or flag. I lost several well hit balls in the fringe rough due it being ~5" tall in some places and especially around the greens.

Pros: very nice clubhouse that also has a club repair shop. The golf carts are brand new with a nice GPS. You will pay >$100 for a tee time at many courses in Austin and never see a nicer golf cart. It seems like there was a water cooler abd ball cleaner every 3 holes. These stations are brand new as well. I will play an afternoon tee time at Teravista and they will maybe have 4 water coolers on the course and they will all be neglected and empty and they don't have ball cleaners at all. pace of play was fantastic. I finished the round in 3 hours and the groups I ran into were enjoying themselves and gladly let me play through. The wildlife is abundant. I mustve seen 60 deer. They will lay in the shade underneath trees, around the greens, and tee boxes. Everyone from the staff, other players, and people living along the course were friendly. This has the potential to be a great course if the grass issues are dealt with.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2022

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 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Texas Advisor
Previously Played

Don’t waste your time or money

Buddy said he had a tee time at Lago Vista since everywhere else was booked. If it wasn’t for hanging with the guys I wouldn’t have went. All the reviews are accurate. Lost 6-7 balls in the fairway, hasn’t been cut in weeks. Greens dirt and dry. If it’s your only option to play, just take the day off and stay home. The course should be closed, just like Highland Lakes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/12/2022

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 at Lago Vista.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/08/2022

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/08/2022

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
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/23/2022

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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad fate for Lago Visra

I have hundreds of rounds here over the last 20 years. And I have never seen this course in such abismal shape. 3 greens close with 60’sq replacement greens. The other 16 need to be replaced also. Between fungus and just plain terrible maintenance they are unplayable. The course has a new GM but I would love to know why he chose to replace all the golf carts vs fixing the fairways and greens. And charged full price for the mess. It’s a sad day for the old girl and I won’t be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/18/2022

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. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. 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 3
2.0
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/22/2022

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
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/16/2022

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced for conditions

Most greens in bad shape, temp greens were almost better.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/05/2022

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lago Vista GC

The greens are in horrible shape now but the track itself is challenging. The drought hasnt helped the course conditions. Three temporary greens and two others that need immediate repair. My wife and I played at 11:30 yesterday and were the only ones on the course- a combination of hot weather and rough course conditions. Overall, it it is good value and the staff there is incredible. We hope it survives because it is a great place to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/28/2022

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible greens

I understand this time of year in Texas it is difficult to keep up course conditions, but the greens were some of the worst I’ve played. There was maybe one or two greens that were actually up to par with other courses.

Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/19/2022

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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/18/2022

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.

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