Lago Vista Golf Course

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.

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,

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.

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!!!!

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.

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

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.

This coarse has had a beating but the staff has and is working very hard to bring it back. I noticed a tremendous change of improvement in just two months. It’s getting better and better!

Ok, to be fair, with the current conditions of 30+ consistent days over 100* most courses are going to be stressed out. This course however has been severely impacted. The greens were the worst I've ever seen and I've seen some pretty bad ones. most were gouged out, dried up, multiple grasses growing on them. Some of the pin location cuts were literally on the side of a severe slope. Some tee boxed you could barely get a tee in the ground and some weren't even mowed. Fairways were just fried but to be expected given the conditions. With a little TLC this could be the course I used to play years ago but even with current conditions, it's apparent that course maintenance has taken a back seat. Cart were in good shape with nice GPS. Range was very small but ample given the amount of play. Beverage carts were available. I played with an out of town guest at last minute and only course with morning tee time to try and beat the heat. IMHO, it will be a long time before they get this course back to the shape it deserves to be in. Even in good shape, be aware of too many blind shots, funky kinda hole layouts, severe soping green and fairways. The price I think was fair given the course conditions which may/may not be their fault given watering restrictions. Be awhile before I go back to have another round.

Look, the reason you go out to Lago Vista is because it’s super cheap, very casual, and did I mention super cheap? The setting is beautiful with views of the lake and rolling hills galore, and the fairways aren’t too bad…but the greens? The greens are more like beaches. Beaches on the moon. This is not a place to come work on your short game because no other greens you will ever play will be this bad. But again, did I mention it was cheap? And the people are friendly? And the Bunker bar and grille has a pretty expansive menu of tasty items? And the golf carts are relatively new and you can sync your phone to them to listen to musics? And no dress code?

There’s a lot to love about Lago if you enjoy the good, don’t think too much about the bad, and just enjoy your day on a golf course.

Hot weather in TX to be expected, but expecting GC management to maintain the property. The Greens were in horrendous shape, see pictures on this website. I've been playing this course for over 20 years and the only time i've seen the greens worse is after they've been punched for aeration.

Greens were in terrible shape with many bumps and very uneven areas.

The greens had so much sand that they looked like bunkers. The Texas heat has made this course un-puttable.