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3.3
992 Reviews (992)
5 Stars
129
4 Stars
280
3 Stars
234
2 Stars
156
1 Stars
193
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
71.6%
Recommend this course
572 out of 992 reviews
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3.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
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1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
10 out of 15 reviews
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3.5
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.3%
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51 out of 66 reviews
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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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3.3
992 Reviews (992)

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/21/2017:
Thank you for your 4-star rating MRLinder25!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Played with my wife who is a beginner and we both had a great time. Some beautiful views of the lake.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/21/2017:
We're glad you both enjoyed the course! Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/21/2017:
We appreciate your review John, and are currently working to improve our course conditions to get ready for spring. We hope you'll be back to see the course in the next few months!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible Conditions - Uncaring Management

Played here many times and usually it's great. The conditions have deteriorated horribly. Greens have some fungus, no grass, craters. only crabgrass on tee boxes. When we complained to manager about full price for bad conditions he only said 'ok thanks' - won't be returning here for a looooong time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/13/2017:
We're sorry about the course conditions Mr. Zimmerman. We've had a rough time getting the course back into shape this winter. We appreciate you coming out to the course.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in poor condition, greens have a fungus and were 50% dirt, looks like a run down place that was probably nice 20 years ago.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Hi Barry, we apologize for the poor conditions. We are doing everything we can to get the Bermuda grass growing again, but we won't see improvements until the weather holds this spring. Thank you for visiting Lago Vista Golf Courses.
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Very inexpensive for monthly play

Greens are not in good condition but they are working on them. Challenging layout

Really enjoyed the golf

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your understanding of the improvements we are making to the course conditions, and hope we will see you again!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/13/2017:
Thank you for reviewing the course and your continued support!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be the worst conditions I have ever played anywhere

Greens are gone. We just two putted and moved on. Tee boxes are mostly dirt. Sand traps are not being taken care of at all. Fairways have way too much dirt, needed to move ball to an area that had some grass. Won't be going back to this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/09/2017:
Hi Rose, We apologize for the state the course was in for your round and appreciate you coming out to play. We are working tirelessly to get the conditions back to their glory days, and know that the work we have done should show itself this spring when the weather warms up. Thank you for your review, and we hope you'll come out and see the improvements.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough

I have played this course numerous times over the past 3 years and the course is in the roughest shape I have ever experienced. Maybe 2 greens are over 50% grassed and basically just said 2 puts per hole after on the green. Fairways spotty with winter kill. Will not play until maybe this fall to see if course comes back

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/09/2017:
Hello Bruce, We appreciate you coming out to the course. We are currently working to improve out course conditions, so that everything will be able to grow in over the next few months as the weather warms up. We hope that you will come back to see all the work we have put in! Thank you for your review.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

The course has gotten into terrible shape with regards to tee boxes, most fairways and greens. The greens in particular were in really bad shape. No putt could be made without jumping off line. If I had known of these conditions I would not have booked this round at Lago Vista GC. I understand it is winter conditions, but other courses in the same area are in much better condition and playable. I would not recommend playing this course to other golfers at time.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/09/2017:
Hi Chuck, We apologize for the conditions you experienced during your round. We've had a rough time bouncing back from the cold weather, but are doing everything we can to make sure the Burmuda grass will grow in once everything warms up! Thank you for your review.
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Response from on 01/12/2017:
Thank you for your review and feedback on your experience. We're sorry that the pace of play was not as good as it typically has been in the past.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful value

This round cost $40 and the course was in worse shape than a $15 muni! Greens were terrible, fairways were bare, and the course was basically in the worst shape ever!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Response from on 12/29/2016:
Hi DogGamer, We are sorry you experienced poor conditions at the course. We have seen some tough weather and our Bermuda grass isn’t growing right now. We will be better off this spring when it does.
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice topographical challenge

The layout is challenging yet fair. The tees and fairways were in decent condition, but the greens had sand in places where there was no grass at all.

I really liked the hilly course, as it challenged me to select the proper club for the approach shot. Many greens were above the fairway, so an extra club was needed, sometimes two lofts stronger. Several downhill shots required the same adjustment to less club due to the large drops.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/13/2016:
Thank you for your review and feedback of the course! We hope you enjoyed the challenge!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lago Vista review

I hadn't been to Lago Vista in more than 20 years; check-in was quick and easy, we went out on time, pace of play was outstanding (less than 2 hours on the front).

Views were outstanding; course conditions were very good, including greens and traps.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 11/30/2016:
Thank you MikeandJake! We're glad you had a great experience after 20 years away and hope we see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lago Vista Round

Sand traps in good shape. Fairways in good shape. Greens are undulating with moderate speed. Speed of play was good but I played on Thursday. Hilly course with lots of wildlife. Very scenic .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
87b45287-59f9-565a-a8c5-f9794213b33e
Commented on 11/21/2016

Thank you for your review and for noticing some of the improvements to our course conditions!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Beautiful views, good layout but terrible course condition

This is in an awesome location with beautiful views of the lake and rolling hills. But the course condition was terrible. There is very little fairway if any, they let native grass growin. Pace of play is terrible, was sitting on every hole for 10-15 minutes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
87b45287-59f9-565a-a8c5-f9794213b33e
Commented on 10/19/2016

Hello rekapalli,

We appreciate your review and feeback. As we continue to strive for continuous improvements to the course conditions, we hope that you will come back and enjoy a round on us.

-Lago Vista Course Management

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

don't play it until the fairways are repaired!

Played this course Sunday, Oct 2. Do not bother playing this course until the

fairways are repaired. Some kind of pervasive weed has taken over the fairways and it was unplayable! There were basically no fairways! It was like playing out of a pasture whether you were in the fairway or in the rough! Knowing this, they still charged $45 for the round, should have been $10 at the most. Won't play it again until I know it has been transformed back into a golf course as opposed to a cow pasture!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
87b45287-59f9-565a-a8c5-f9794213b33e
Commented on 10/19/2016

Hello dstough,

Thank you for leaving us a review. We appreciate your feedback on the course. Please come back again and play a round on us. We are trying everything we can to improve our course conditions to meet our golfers' expectations.

Thank you for your patronage,

Lago Vista Course Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good price but greens in bad shape.

We paid $16 each for a 2pm tee time so price was good. The course was not in the best shape as the greens were in bad shape and fire ant mounds everywhere! But if looking for cheap round of golf for a high handicap not bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
87b45287-59f9-565a-a8c5-f9794213b33e
Commented on 10/19/2016

Thank you for your review. We're always striving to improve our course conditions, and hope that you will come visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value

I was visiting Austin for the weekend and found a Hot Deal through Golf Now. The course layout was average and greens conditions were sub-par but the views throughout the course were very worth the price. Also, there were a number of deer throughout the course which was very relaxing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
87b45287-59f9-565a-a8c5-f9794213b33e
Commented on 10/19/2016

Thank you for the review Dakota! We're glad you enjoyed your round! Hope to see you back again if you are ever in the Austin area!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Save your time and money!

My backyard is better maintained than the fairways! We were searching for our ball it seemed on almost every fairway, grass was way too tall. We even lost balls on par 5's after a well played layup. Not sure if the staff has just given up or if they just have some sort of scheduling issue, but the course is in real need of maintenance before we ever consider playing again. Not worth the drive or money under the current conditions!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
87b45287-59f9-565a-a8c5-f9794213b33e
Commented on 09/28/2016

Hi zeekay29,

We're incredibly sorry you were unhappy with our conditions. We are trying to get the course back into top shape. Please email us at lagovistacourses@gmail.com and we will set you up for your next round on us.

Thank you for your review,

Lago Vista Golf Course Management

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