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 |
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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
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.
Thank you for playing with us and we appreciate the feedback. Come back and see us again soon.
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.
Thank you for the review and thank you for recommending our course. We hope to see you again soon!
Good Value
This course is not in ideal condition but it is good enough for the money and speed of play.
Thanks for taking the time to review our course and we appreciate the feedback.
consistently good
A crisp, reliable round of golf. Nothing too fancy, but always fun.
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
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.
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
Good to play
Everything was good exept for my score and lost a lot of balls.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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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