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 |
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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
Great Challange
Great course. I would have liked to have more time to play the entire 18 holes. The 9th hole was interesting with t shot to what seemed like the edge of the earth. I have not played a course that had so many massive changes in altitude! Course was good but not too challenging for a high handicapper like myself. I know some of the T shots were intimidating and awe inspiring like the par 5 hitting off the hill to a very wide fairway. Great course I look forward to playing there in the future.
Great Deal
We got a "hot deal" on golfnow for $25/golfer. For what we paid, we were more than pleased. The facilities weren't anything special, but the course conditions were some of the best I've seen for a public course.
While we're young
I have played Lago Vista for three years or more now, and the pace of play is consistently slow. there should be no problem getting around that coarse in 4 hours.
Please start getting them on a 4 hour pace.
Awesome value
I like playing out there because it's never overbooked and pace of play is fast.
Will Be Back
Played this course for the first time on Friday. Enjoyed it enough to come back on Sunday. Staff was friendly and helpful. Grill is great. The course is in really good shape for this time of year and considering the other courses I have played lately. Fairways are soft and layout is beautiful and challenging to a high handicaper like me. Greens are really good. A few had a bare spot on them but most were excellent. Had trouble putting though because they were so slow compaired to the greens I have been playing.
Other than a couple of missplaced trees fun course and great bargain
I always enjoy playing at Lago because the price is right and the course is always in good shape even during a drought. Fairways and greens are always in good shape and are fair. I hate the tree on #11 but other than that no complaints.
I love Lago
Lago is my preferred course. The staff is incredible, always welcoming and friendly. The course is fun and always in good shape. It will bewilder you at times, with blind fairways, elevation changes and undulating greens. Keep your head and don't try to muscle your way around and you will have fun. There is no where else I would rather play. My brother and I play here weekly. It is almost like home to us.
Fun Course
I played here yesterday and enjoyed myself. I played it once about 15 years ago so I didn't really remember the layout. I rated the course conditions 4 only because some of the greens were a little beat up. Overall its a great layout with not a lot of water and the views on some of the holes are awesome. The staff was great and the facilities were nice. I'll definitely be going back.
Incredible views
First time to play this course. Conditions overall were good. The views were awsome.
Excellent Value
Course was in good shape. Pace of play was good. For a hill country course the price point was nice. I would definantely recommend this course.
currently really good rounding condition
good green condition. We all were happy to play.
it was really good choice.
One of best played in Austin area on a 7 day golf trip.
One of the best courses we played in Austin area and we played some that cost over twice as much. It was hands downs the greenest. Some of tee boxes needed a steam roller they were arched from side to side. A few little things added to this course would make it great. Paint the red white & blue yard markers on cart path(very simple) had to take your best guess on yardage out from green. added Highland Lakes gc for $13. (can't beat that).Can't leave out the deer hanging around the course.
A Little Gem
Find this gem out in the hill country close to Lake Travis, very good condition, well manicured, good facilities, some very challenging holes, some not so but fun. Fairways were green, greens were in great shape. Really enjoyed playing Lago.
Average city owned course with great staff.
Enjoyed a windy day on this course. It has great views of the area Marshall that day was very friendly. Great staff. Driving range was hitting from mats at this time of the year.
Members are rude
Course was in great shape. Busy because of great weather. It would have been nice if a marshal would have been present. Had a group of 5 members who refused to let anyone play through, held up the entire back 9. Called the clubhouse to get a marshal sent over and he/she never showed. Had another pair of members who were very rude. Doubt that I will return, even though I really like playing the course.
Up and down.
This is a hilly course. I was fun and some poorly designed holes. Nine is blind driving par 4. You better look before you use a driver on this hole as you will be in a yard left or right.
This course was fun and challenging at the same time.
We want to play this course again. Loved the challenge, the views, other players were friendly, course was in good shape this time of year.
Would have paid double the amount to play
Didn't expect much from the course but when I stepped on the tee it was gorgeous. The views and and how well kept the course was blew me away. I was very happy and had a great round!
Double book their course
We finish the front nine in three hours we started the back nine got to the first par 3 and turn around and leht the course because it was five deep to play it
Fantastic!
This golf course is very nice for playing. I do like this course. Next time i'd like to play my family.
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