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3.3
992 Reviews (992)
5 Stars
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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%
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572 out of 992 reviews
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3.3
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Conditions
2.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
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10 out of 15 reviews
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3.5
66 Reviews (66)
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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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lago Vista

Great Layout and Views. Play here everytime i'm in town.

Great wildlife views as well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 09/24/2015

Thanks for the continued support and thanks for taking the time to fill out a review!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens

I have played this course many many times over the years. It has a great layout, but over the years i fill like it's going down hill. The greens are very slow and bumpy and there are several with patches on the green.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 09/24/2015

Thank you for playing with us and we appreciate the feedback. Come back and see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting course. Greens and fairways could be in better condition

In general this is an interesting course. Lots of interesting and challenging shots to be played and some great sloping greens. Unfortunately they are rather slow. I guess if they were quicker many would find them to be too difficult. That's a shame IMHO. I also found some fairway lies to be a little less than fair. Otherwise he course is a worthwhile place to tee it up.

All in all it is good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 09/11/2015

Thank you for the review and thank you for recommending our course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

This course is not in ideal condition but it is good enough for the money and speed of play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 09/11/2015

Thanks for taking the time to review our course and we appreciate the feedback.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

consistently good

A crisp, reliable round of golf. Nothing too fancy, but always fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 08/21/2015

Hi u000005007818,

We are so glad you played with us and had fun! We can not wait to have you back.

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened?

Having moved to Texas over a year ago, this was the first course that I played last year and it was in great condition. My brother and I figured we give this course another try. I must say that I was disappointed and will scratch this off my list. Tee boxes weren't flat, and weren't cut so the grass was thick like the rough. The fairways weren't cut and you were penalized for landing anywhere. The worst thing of all were the greens. Greens weren't cut, and had terrible rolling. Very disappointed in Lago Vista.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 08/21/2015

Hi alexhawj7,

We are very sorry that you did not find the course up to par. We are always working to improve the course and keep it up.

Please reach out to me directly to discuss further, oliviateetimes@aol.com

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good to play

Everything was good exept for my score and lost a lot of balls.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 08/17/2015

Hi Alfred6321162,

We are so glad to hear everything was great. We recommend getting a eraser next time you come! Your score will be great.

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens Poor

Greens are in very poor condition. Looks like they were aerated but never managed after. Ball just bounced around on greens. Shot 77, but feel like I left 5 birdies on greens due to poor conditions of greens

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 08/17/2015

Hi u000005627795,

We are very sorry that you thought the greens were so bad. With the summer heat it is hard to make sure the sun does not dry them up.

We hope to see you back soon!

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful scenery

gorgeous views with many deer on course. layout takes advantage of hills. course is fun to play but greens are not very good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 08/10/2015

Hi rcowart,

Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you love the course and found the views gorgeous.

We hope to see you back soon!

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lago Vista is not well maintained

I have played this course 100 times in the past and have enjoyed it a great deal. However, since the new management took over, the course has not been maintained well and the conditions prove that. The greens were not in good shape and the mowers did a pitiful job leaving the fairways and greens in shoddy condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 08/10/2015

Hi u00000806226,

We are very sorry that you do not think the course is well maintained. With the summer heat we are trying very hard to maintain the course.

Please reach out to me directly to discuss further. oliviateetimes@aol.com

We hope to see back when it in not in the dead heat of summer.

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hill Country Golf

The layout and undulation was exactly what i was looking for when my son and i drove the extra distance into the hill country. Course was laid out nicely and the views were spectacular. Our issue was that the fairways were not mowed and the greens had been punched and sanded recently which made it considerably less enjoyable. It was a good value, but wished i had looked at previous comments about the greens. I would love to play this course again when the greens and fairways have been mowed.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 08/10/2015

Hi Chris7713448,

We are so glad you played the course with us! We are glad you liked the layout and found the views spectacular.

We hope to see you back soon when the course wasn't just punched.

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens beyond awful

Super staff, excellent burgers, pace of play under 3 hours, cost great, but the greens were unbelievably bad. Worst I have seen since playing out in a cornfield in Idaho. I would avoid playing here until that improves which may not occur until next year.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 07/28/2015

Hi spiveytexas,

We are glad you think the staff is great , have great burgers and pace of play. We are sorry to hear that you did not like the greens. With the summer heat we are trying to keep them in great shape.

We hope you will play with us soon.

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the price

Lots of change in elevation. Greens good but not great. Tee boxes a little shaggy. Pretty open with very little water. Fun course to play and can't beat it for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 07/28/2015

Hi u761376456,

Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you like the change in elevation and find the course fun. We are trying to get the greens back in shape but with the summer heat it is hard.

We hope to see you back soon!

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced and under maintained

Being from Ft. Worth I have lots of quality golf course choices in the $40 price range. I guess I am spoiled. Let me start with the driving range. The area that was being used by others was down to the dirt but it was the only area you could actually see the bottom half of your ball. It looked like the teeing area had not been mowed in a week. As we moved out to the course conditions did not get any better. It was hard to tell the difference between the fairway and the rough as all the grass/weeds were anywhere from 2 - 4 inches tall. Once on the green the theme continued. The greens were very rough and filled with crabgrass. Some greens were better than others but the majority had the same crabgrass issue. Overall course conditions were poor. After the fact I found out that there are a number of other quality golf courses in the area that are a bit more expensive but I would recommend that you pay the extra money for a better experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 07/28/2015

Hi jsphillips29,

We are very sorry to hear that you did not think the course was in great condition. We appreciate your feedback.

Please reach out to me directly to discuss further. oliviateetimes@aol.com

Best Wishes,
Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

poorly maintained

course seems to be on the decline. It used to be in great shape. Now the tees are being taken over by St. Augustine and the greens are being taken over by crabgrass.Will not play again until the maintenance improves

Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 07/28/2015

Hi jayobrien1234,

We are very sorry that you did enjoy your rounds and found the course in bad conditions

Please reach out to me directly to discuss further. oliviateetimes@aol.com

Best Wishes,

Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Greens are poor

I played this course a couple years ago and it was in great shape. The greens are very bad at this time and won't play the course again until greens make a big-time improvement.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 07/21/2015

Hi TomHubble,

Thank you for playing with us again. We are sorry that you did not find the greens in good shape. We like the feedback.

We hope to see you back soon and hopefully you will find our greens better.

Best Wishes,

Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden gem of a course

My brother and I golfed here Sunday and were very pleasantly surprised and the fun and forgiving course layout (wide open), scenic views, and wonderful unusual holes. We really enjoyed it. We'll be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 07/01/2015

Hi Hduster,

We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Lago Vista Golf Course! It sounds like we met our commitment to provide a golf experience for our members and guests that is casual, memorable, and most importantly, fun!

We hope to see you back at Lago Vista Golf Course soon!

Best Wishes,

Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Featured
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty short, nice and green

The course was very green. The greens rolled extremely true and they were very smooth. I liked how the ball sat up in the fairway but that is mostly because the fairways seemed to be St. Augustine grass so that was a little different. There were quite a few blind shots but everything was open and pretty straight forward so it wasn't too hard for a first timer. I started on hole one playing blue tees but switched to gold after the first hole. I hit several approach and sand wedges in to these greens given how short the course was. The distances are deceptive though so my rangefinder was handy. Great views and fun little course. It was pretty cool seeing all the deer out there. Lots of babies this time of year and they have no fear of humans. I bought a Gatorade and water before the round and it was only $3.50 so prices were good too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 07/01/2015

Hi Joeyallday82,

At Lago Vista, we're committed to providing a golf experience for our members and guests that is casual, memorable, and most importantly, fun!

We are glad to hear you were able to take in the breathtaking scenery and even meet a few of our furry friends.

We hope to see you back out on the green here at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Best Wishes,

Lago Vista Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Worth the Drive!!!

Really enjoyed the course. Was hit by a monsoon so can't say this was the best way to review/experience a new course. Overall, however, very fair. Difficulty is all the hills and the sloping stances. But, the fairways are very receptive and lots of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 06/24/2015

We are so glad you loved the course even with the monsoon. We hope to see you back soon so you get the full experience of the course!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout, decent greens,

First time out. The course layout is what you pay for, great views ect... I wouldn't say it's in great condition but it is a good deal for under $30. Wouldn't pay more than $30 to play so I think the pricing is fair. Could be an amazing course if the kept the fairways up a bit better. Will be back for sure, but not dying to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
75a62a00-0ba3-5576-9816-69797bfbed4c
Commented on 06/15/2015

We are glad you played with us and loved the views! We are always working on maintaining the great conditions of the course. We hope to see you back soon!

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