Lago Vista Golf Course
About
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Course Details
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Reviewer Photos
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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
Putting Surface
This course has potential but the greens need major improvements. The course layout is nice, the fairways are in reasonably good condition, some tee boxes need work but nothing like the putting surface on 5-6 greens. There were several greens which required moving your ball to avoid putting over mud or uneven dried dirt. It's a shame because the bare spots can ruin the golfing experience for some. I hope they can made the necessary improvements but I can't be very optimistic because I've read other reviews regarding the same issue that were made several years ago.
Fun course
We love playing this course, very challenging. it was very hot , fairways nice but yellow due to lack of water, but there has not been much rain. the greens were terrible divits and chunks out all over, i counted two out of 18 greens that were in decent condition.
Bad shape
The course was in decent shape. The greens however were terrible. Too many bald spots
Coarse conditions fair
Fairways are in good shape. Greens are very poor. Lots of bare areas on many of the greens makes putting very inconsistent. The greens are starting to improve over the last time we played in January when they were all just sand. Miss the grill as they closed it down in December. Not worth paying full price but okay if you are getting a hot deal. Great views of the hill country and the lake.
Terrible course maintenance
I have played this course a few times, but this was BY FAR the worst shape I have ever seen it in. In fact, I don't think I have ever seen another course in as bad shape as this course. The greens were horrific.
Well worth it
Great golf course, I have played it many times over the years. The course is beautiful, and challenging. Views of Lake Travis and countless deer are just some of the perks.
Closed wrong course!
I think this was the worst shape of any course I have ever played. There were no playable greens, None!
Bad Greens
I’ve played here a lot over the years and like the layout. Played last Sunday and they had THE WORST GREENS EVER!!!!! Spend your money somewhere else. Bare patches, ruts, sand, very little grass.
Please fix the course and staff courtesy
Backstory: Played 1/2 an 18 hole round earlier and got a rain check.
Came back to use the rain check and asked to start on 10. Nope - told there might be groups catching me. Ha Ha Ha - there was 1 of me, no groups are going to catch me. Note that I already played 1-9 on my first half of the rain check.
Told that I should be paying for my wife to ride in the cart. Already did that on the round I paid for.
Went out to the course and though the fairways are pretty good the greens are unplayable. It's hard to believe that you dare to charge $30 for this, it's barely worth $10.
City of Lago Vista - you already screwed the community by closing one golf course - you said you would focus on LVGC. You have done that at all - it's a joke. Until you fix those greens my money is going elsewhere.
Note: I started on 1 and finished in 1hr 45min. Like I said, nobody is going to catch me.
Lago Vista Golf Outing
I have played this course for over 30 years. The course is a 4 star layout with 1 star conditioning and off course facilities. Really a shame to see this place with so much potential be run down in its present condition.
Golf
Greens need maintenance tremendously. Fairways are great. Range could be better. Views are great.
Lago Vista
Greens in poor condition. left at end of 12 holes because of the pace of play.
Greens under repair
All of the greens were in terrible condition. We probably will not go back. And for sure will not pay $30 for a round.
That was the worst I’ve seen that course . Greens were horrible. I think they are going out of business just like highland lakes
Greens dismal
I've played this course eight to 10 times in the 20 years I've lived here. I used to really enjoy playing here, but It's been almost a year since the last time I played here. At that time they had just aerated the greens and the putting was bumpy, sandy, and ugly. Yesterday, without any signs of the aeration holes, the green on almost every hole was a carpet of sand so deep that it felt like putting in a bunker. Multiple humps, holes, bumps and other hazards adorned every green. The rest of the course was in good condition. They really need to spend the time and money to bring those greens up to the good condition they had 10 years ago when I last found the course enjoyable.