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3.2
985 Reviews (985)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
279
3 Stars
233
2 Stars
155
1 Stars
193
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
69.0%
Recommend this course
567 out of 985 reviews
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3.5
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
40 out of 48 reviews
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3.5
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 79 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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3.2
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Ray's Lago Vista review

The greens were in terrible shape. I was not informed at the pro shop when I checked in.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a month
2.0
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Used cart

Wait until the greens are green

Some of the greens were liking putting on the moon, If you dont mind hitting to the green and not putting it is a good course. They did offer us unlimited holes that day because of the condition of the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Refuse to provide rain check - do not book if there is a chance of rain

While I was playing it started to rain and was very windy as well. The course refused to provide a rain check. The reason given was that i have purchased the round through GolfNow website.

Recommend not to book this course if there is any chance of rain

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
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Previously Played

Greens!

Greens are like putting in a sand trap.

Marshall very strict with 90 degree rule.

Was given a lesson on 90 degree rule on hole #1. Two of us playing, one ball went 100ft farther. Was told to return to cart path then back to other ball which is flat stupid. Been playing golf for 50 years and never experienced this type of ridicule. This place needs to close.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Plays Once a week
1.0
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Terrible conditions. Greens unplayable. No grass, huge algae problem, greens have massive patches cut out and just installed sand, no grass.. Won't go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Putting… Green?

We could only actually play two greens on the whole course. Most had sand divots and potholes, all were brown. The rest of the course was really pretty and nice. We played the 2 putt max rule the entire course because the greens were that unplayable..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible greens. Don't waste your money

Horrible greens 17 out of 18 had sand traps inside the greens. Not fun at all...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Love is coming to this former hill country beauty.

We referred to the greens as browns due to the color of the dead grass covering the putting surface. And there were patches of sand on them to add to the distress. But Old Tom Morris played on worse, so why waste time complaining? The upside was the course was nearly deserted and we played unobstructed. And the layout is really fun, with rolling hills, elevation changes, and old trees and streams. Also, we could see the repair work for the greenside sprinkler system underway, so next year Lago Vista's face-lift should restore her natural beauty.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never again!

I told myself three years ago I'd never go back, but my two buddies wanted to go get in 9 holes around 2 pm yesterday. This course is a joke. Well, let me restate...the course conditions are a joke. The course itself "could be" incredible. Interesting layout, although a couple of the greens are ridiculously designed, and a great topography. It's just laughable that 98% of the greens have literal "bunkers" in them. I don't mean sand on them, I mean 4 - 5 in deep holes in the surface with sand or dirt in them. How hard is it to take a few 2'x3' strips of sod, fill in the ditches on the greens, and lay down some new sod over these atrocities? I know I would much rather putt over a surface that is at least somewhat level and on grass, versus having to putt through huge cavities in the greens The City of Lago Vista should be ashamed of this!. I understand we had a drought and a couple of freezes in the last two years, but this has been an issue for at least 8 years that I've lived here. And the weather affected every other golf course in the area and yet they've managed to fully recover. To think that they actually charge people full price is absurd. What's absurd is that people are willing to pay that amount. We booked it through Golfnow and paid $25.00 each and that was too much,

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/28/2023

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/08/2023

Hi, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lago Vista Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
1.0
First Time Playing

Greens in terrible shape

Beautiful layout marred by horrible course conditions. There are sand traps on the green, tee box and fairways not maintained. You’re better off playing a muni. Don’t waste your money and time going out there.

On the plus side, the staff was friendly and all clubhouse items were 40% off.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/28/2023

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/31/2023

Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Lago Vista Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Self and wife outing

Used golf now because the course website was 48 dollars a green fee. Golf now has hot deal for 25 a green fee. Staff was very nice. Course layout was pretty nice and challenging. Greens were absolutely horrible! Maybe 1 or 2 that were even worth putting on. Whoever gets paid to take care of this course should find another profession. Gps on carts was way outdated. Told me I was in a restricted area when I was on the cart path. Although we were here for 5 days for a little vacation at the villas, next time we come down I will drive a hour to go play a decent course. Fix the greens!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/31/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for acknowledging our staff and course layout. We apologize for the poor condition of the greens and any inconvenience caused by the GPS on our carts. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our course for future visitors.

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Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/18/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Lago Vista Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/18/2023

Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Lago Vista Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible conditions

Fairways are really bad. Greens are unplayable! Most of them have large indentions filled with sand. It’s a shame because it’s a fun course layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible greens

Greens and fairways were in very bad shape. Large patches without any grass, water damage, and sand potholes on the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/02/2023

Hi, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lago Vista Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Sunday Morning

Enjoyed the course and pace of play. The greens were healthy and well maintained (only played the back 9). Only drawback was the lack of food/drink options from the beverage cart.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/26/2023

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lago Vista Golf Course.

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