About
Blackhawk rests on the site of an old dairy farm, where the rolling terrain is suited for this links-style layout. This wide-open course features lots of water, loads of bunkers, and huge greens that are easy to three-putt if your approaches are off and you don’t have that feel for lag putting.
Each side has a punishing finishing hole. No. 9 is a monstrous par 4 that plays 464 yards. Off the tee, the narrow landing area is not conducive for the necessary booming drive, and the water causes problems in the fairway and around the green.
Hole 18 plays 430 yards, requiring a tee shot into the dogleg-right fairway that must thread two bodies of water.
The club prefers that you walk only on weekdays.
Getting there : Take I-35 north out of Austin, then exit FM 1825 east. Drive 5 miles to Hwy. 685 and turn left. Drive another 2.5 miles to Kelly Ln. and turn right.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by 6BPVU73UExo5GPZJRaDS on 06/21/2026
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Photo submitted by 6BPVU73UExo5GPZJRaDS on 06/21/2026
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Photo submitted by 6BPVU73UExo5GPZJRaDS on 06/21/2026
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Photo submitted by Jaydubs on 06/18/2026
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Photo submitted by ZRMnUN45l66N3MSPoC4c on 04/26/2026
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Photo submitted by Jakebeltran4 on 04/16/2026
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Photo submitted by TyLush on 04/14/2026
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barren craters in the middle of the fairway Photo submitted by pfreidy on 02/08/2026
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lots of roll Photo submitted by pfreidy on 02/08/2026
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No water? Unacceptable in Texas Photo submitted by royjr32 on 08/11/2025
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Photo submitted by alan69 on 07/31/2024
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Photo submitted by u314164665000 on 06/15/2024
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Photo submitted by u314164665000 on 06/15/2024
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Photo submitted by u675760196 on 04/14/2024
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Photo submitted by u675760196 on 04/14/2024
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Photo submitted by seanmaxwell on 10/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161715514 on 04/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161715514 on 04/18/2022
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Photo submitted by RDF50 on 11/11/2020
Golfer Reviews
Good Value, Subpar Conditions
Staff is incredibly friendly. Zero complaints with staff. Food and drinks are fairly priced. Doesn’t seem to be a very busy course, so pace of play hasn’t been an issue. Course layout is fun. Not a very difficult layout but great for fun or practice. Practice range is decent and range balls are cheap. The only issue is the course conditions. Fairways have weeds and long grass in areas. Course doesn’t appear to get watered. Ground is very firm/dry. Some greens are decent, some are patchy or have weeds. Overall it’s a great course for local fun and practice, but not a golf destination. Will definitely be returning.
Worst Golf Courses in America for 2026
Congratulations, Blackhawk! You officially made it to #1 on MyGolfSpy's list of the Worst Golf Courses in America for 2026. What an incredible milestone. Fellow golfers, you all know exactly what this means. Don't waste your time or money here.
Awful course conditions
This might be the worst maintained golf course I have ever been on. The fairways and greens had weeds growing everywhere. Bear patches cracks in the ground. The bunkers are no longer filled with sand, they have let the grass grow and turn them into grass bunkers.
Not a good course
Never been before. New to the area. I tried it out and we made a tee time but for no reason. There were literally 6 people playing golf on a Sunday. If the course isn’t packed on a Sunday then that should be a sign it’s not a good course. The course is in terrible conditions. I read other reviews and most people say they leave after 9 holes because it’s that bad. We only played all 18 because there wasn’t anyone else there. Do not recommend this course. I will never go back.
Conditions have gotten worse.
Blackhawk has always been bad, it’s continued to go downhill. Irrigation issues leave the entire course under standing water. Fairways that aren’t mud or puddles are riddled with weeds. It’s very possible to lose your ball in the center of the fairway. When it is dry out, it feels like you’re hitting into concrete. The greens are 50% sand and the areas with grass are as well covered in weeds. Extremely inconsistent. Only course in Austin with readily available tee times, horrible value for what they charge.
Land before time fairways
I wanna start off by saying I’ve been to a lot of golf courses around the country and I genuinely have low expectations… this is by far the worst course I’ve ever been to. The fairways on the first few holes are fine after that, it gets WILD. I spent almost 20 minutes looking for balls that I hit dead down the middle. They desperately need to cut the fairways.several greens are more sand than anything. Number 17? Forget about it. I played a twilight round for $37 and it was not worth it at all. Should be like $15. The only bright side is they have electric carts. Number 10 is also a makeshift par 3 when it’s supposed to be a par 4. This course isn’t even on the usga list.
Course is in terrible shape
There is a reason there are so many tee times available same day. The course is in horrible condition. The "greens" are just dirt and a little bit of dead grass amd the wntire course is hard as a rock. This place needs some serious attention.
Good course needs lot of work
Enjoyed the layout of the course but lack of maintenance/management shows on the fairways and greens - feel more like a rustic park than a golf course.
Worst fairways I have ever played.
Fairways looked like a cow pasture. Most greens were half sand half mud. For 60.00, there are much better courses. Staff was friendly and the cart girl made rounds fast but that’s about it.
Grounds Keepers need to be investigated or something
The greens should not have bunkers. And they also shouldn’t be yellow(dead) 😂. Tee boxes aren’t terrible and fairways have some crazy dirt patches just some hazards to practice away from I guess, for 16$ from golf now hot deal I can’t complaint less than a dollar a hole. Great to practice. Don’t expect to set a handicap here