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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 72 | 6579 yards | 72.6 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 6198 yards | 70.8 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 5822 yards | 69.0 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5122 yards | 69.8 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.2/136 W: 78.0/140 | 330 | 562 | 192 | 384 | 364 | 195 | 353 | 533 | 376 | 3289 | 502 | 380 | 196 | 372 | 294 | 535 | 367 | 408 | 201 | 3255 | 6544 |
| Blue M: 70.3/132 W: 75.9/137 | 319 | 510 | 172 | 332 | 363 | 169 | 340 | 521 | 350 | 3076 | 485 | 367 | 185 | 358 | 279 | 505 | 339 | 394 | 182 | 3094 | 6170 |
| White M: 68.3/126 W: 73.9/131 | 282 | 476 | 135 | 322 | 345 | 131 | 326 | 495 | 336 | 2848 | 467 | 354 | 174 | 344 | 270 | 470 | 337 | 380 | 163 | 2959 | 5807 |
| Red M: 65.4/121 W: 70.4/124 | 263 | 468 | 102 | 283 | 259 | 121 | 274 | 465 | 297 | 2532 | 400 | 341 | 163 | 330 | 243 | 394 | 325 | 366 | 93 | 2655 | 5187 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 18 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 |
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Photo submitted by WtSpbi9ftJjylePjyFNA on 11/14/2025
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Photo submitted by WtSpbi9ftJjylePjyFNA on 11/14/2025
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Photo submitted by HoweGolf155 on 06/09/2024
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Photo submitted by HoweGolf155 on 06/09/2024
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Photo submitted by Trooper10369 on 05/19/2024
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Photo submitted by remyseven on 03/04/2024
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Photo submitted by remyseven on 03/04/2024
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Photo submitted by remyseven on 03/04/2024
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Photo submitted by salazarr3 on 02/12/2024
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Photo submitted by salazarr3 on 02/12/2024
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Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/10/2023
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18th green Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/10/2023
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18th sand trap Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by Virgil2442769 on 05/08/2023
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18th Green Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/04/2023
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Sand trap at 18th green Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/04/2023
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Black sludge on the green Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/04/2023
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This is the green, not the fringe or a sand trap Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/04/2023
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Uneven sludge = unputtable greens Photo submitted by CosCharlie on 05/04/2023
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Photo submitted by Lbyers22 on 04/05/2022
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Great views. Tee box is an accurate representation of the conditions of the rest of the course Photo submitted by stuartwatkins on 06/15/2021
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Photo submitted by mike1258901 on 02/27/2021
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Photo submitted by mike1258901 on 02/27/2021
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Beautiful views! Photo submitted by u160100219 on 02/04/2021
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Photo submitted by Janos34 on 10/26/2020
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Photo submitted by u446682916 on 09/19/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160257264 on 07/04/2020
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Back nine overlooking Lake Travis. Photo submitted by u314160165158 on 06/16/2020
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Photo submitted by u679251857 on 01/25/2020
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Photo submitted by JAYROS on 10/09/2019
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Photo submitted by JAYROS on 10/09/2019
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Lago Vista Deer Photo submitted by u666359411 on 08/10/2018
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Bizzaro Golf Photo submitted by u666359411 on 08/10/2018
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Happy 60th Birthday with Youngens! Photo submitted by ayesijuan on 08/07/2018
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Just Dreaming Photo submitted by Lazenby1 on 12/27/2017
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where is the green? Photo submitted by Robert9226702 on 04/10/2017
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tire treads on the greens Photo submitted by Robert9226702 on 04/10/2017
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Disregard the deer, just look at the condition of this course! Photo submitted by MichaelKonor on 02/04/2015
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Photo submitted by Brett2155796 on 08/06/2014
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Looking down on # 9 green. and a big buck Photo submitted by hoffmonster on 10/21/2012
Course in not very good shape
Edges of greens were dirt-filled and bumpy. Fairways were very spotty - random patches of dirt. Looked like it hadnt been mowed in a few days. Greens had random spots of taller grass. Very bumpy.
Worst its been
I've been playing here over 30 years and current condition is worst I've ever seen. Zero grass in fairways and greens are dead and just dirt. Overseed for winter, water, put some care into greens....has been great there at times over the years but worst I've seen currently
Hi bart0812. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.
Nice View
Need to water around course and fix licking sprinkler heads. Beautiful view! Love to play here again...
Hello, SunWooJames. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Slow Play & Then Rushed
Played this course multiple times in the past; not the greatest course but plays well enough.
Got rushed by the Marshall today (I was a single) to hurry up...and yea had let a 5some out 2 groups in front of me!
Where do you want me to go Marshall? I’ll go to another course from now on.
Hi chorwitt575. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.
Absolutely Pitiful
Giving this course 1 star is pushing it ! The fairways on have Weeds for grass, and the Greens, ugh, unputtable would be an understatement !! I haven’t seen greens that bad in over 40 years, and they have the odasity to charge $35 !!! Seriously ? What a waste of time, money, and Gas !! Never again.... it’s worse than Highland ever was, and that’s saying something. The Marshal blamed the conditions on the ice storm 2 months ago ! No other course in Austin area even comes close to these terrible conditions ! Put some water on your course for a change !!!!
Hi, Patrick5765322. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Disappointed
The fairways were in bad shape. The greens were even worse. Will not be going back.
Hi, mccabe0301. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. 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. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Terrible
Cannot give any stars to this course. Tee boxes are dirt, fairways are mostly dirt, greens were terrible. In the top 3 of all time worst courses seen.
Hi, martybee. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. 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. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Water
Green are TERRIBLE and the fairways need grass!
I wonder who is making the decision not to water this place.They are always busy so they must have the money needed to water.
Hi williedangel. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.
The course is in horrible shape
The greens are in terrible shape. Mainly packed mud with sprigs of grass, holes are not cleanly cut and fairways are not well kept at all.
Hello, KTeeler. Thank you for visiting us at Lago Vista Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Friday golf
Course is in rough shape after the freeze. Looks like they lost most of their greens in the freeze and probably need lots of love sand and aerearion. Not really worth the $47 but it is convenient
Hi u4075376. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.
A month early
A month earlyShould’ve waited a month to come out here and mine be in a little better condition
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Untimely choice
I play here a lot. It is beautiful. The new greens are great. Whole course is quite pleasurable to play. Until now! Horrible conditions! I won’t play lago again until i know it is back to normal. I am sure the conditions are temporary but it was not worth a penny to play there yesterday. See you soon, i hope
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, rhstunt! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course!
Hello, JAYROS. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Hello, u000003318524. 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. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Course was in terrible condition.
Couse conditions were aweful. Tee boxes were uneven and patchy. The greens were dark grey with no living grass. Balls landing on greens left very few pitch marks due to lack of aeriation. Will not play this course again in the near future.
Hi, golferzane. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. 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. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Lago vista
Unfortunately the course needs alot of TLC.
I'm sure the feezes and snow did not help matters at all.
I also noticed some private carts with all terrain tires, that style of tire will destoy the fairway grass, they should never be allowed on the course.
Maybe a few weeks of better weather will help bring the course back to life.
It's such a beautiful fun course to play when in great condition. Also never allow a 5 some, no exceptions. period.
It Creates slow play...
When I checked not recommended. I Only mean only until course is back in good condition
Hello, sundog18. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Lago Vista
It was a 40 minute drive to get to this course
Initially thot we had a $17 rate but jumped to 37
Our two some was paired with two real gentlemen
Very nice to play
The beer cart gal was very nice and courteous
My partner who is much better than I am , did not care for the course especiall the lack of grass in the fairways
Doubt If we will play here again
Hi junkyarddog47. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.
3/8 Overcast and not windy
Great time with the Marshall, he kept me on pace... really nice guy. I found the Callaway.... btw.. Great pace and fun times at Lago Vista !
Hello, Bob7145595. Thank you for visiting us at Lago Vista Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Nice Views, but not well maintained
It was the off-season (mid-March) so to be fair it was dormant. But, the greens didn't even have grass in many spots and really the course should not be open if they don't overseed with a winter/cold weather grass. The tee boxes were horrible (not just because of no grass) but because they were not level. This course has some real potential but it simply is not maintained.
Hi, u314161224793. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. 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. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course.
Bad Experience
I've been playing this course since 2011, and the conditions were the worst I have ever seen. I know we had a historic winter storm, but other area courses are in much better condition. Tee boxes and greens were all brown, with very little grass left on the greens. Pace of play was terrible. Had a 2:37 tee time, but didn't tee off until after 3 PM due to no carts available. Quit after 9 holes as there were 3-4 groups waiting at each hole. Carts are in rough condition also. Pro Shop and restaurant are nice and staff is friendly. Please close this course for a few weeks and get conditions back to decent before disappointing even more players.
Hi txyachtguy. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lago Vista Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.
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