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2.8
924 Reviews (924)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
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3 Stars
198
2 Stars
199
1 Stars
248
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.7
50.7%
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442 out of 924 reviews
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1.9
45 Reviews (45)
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2
4 Stars
6
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26
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.1
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.2
StaffFriendliness
3.5
20.0%
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9 out of 45 reviews
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2.9
152 Reviews (152)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
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3 Stars
19
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
47
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
49.3%
Recommend this course
75 out of 152 reviews
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Course Highlights
This course delivers outstanding value with a beginner-friendly layout featuring gentle water features and generally straightforward tee shots. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make rounds here consistently enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7072 yards
Slope 125
Rating 74.5

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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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways 419 Bermuda
Greens Tiff Dwarf Bermuda
Golf Season Year Round
Architect Charles Howard

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts and appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

2.8
924 Reviews (924)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 6
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Bunkers 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Beginners 15
Seniors 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 6

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Perfect weather
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Poor condition course

Poor condition green and poor management on course

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
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Perfect weather
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First Time Playing

Would play almost anywhere else in Austin

There is no fairway, is either dirt or weeds. Would not play here again .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course will test you

Man, this course plays long, especially the par 3s.

I tried to enter my score on GHIN but it did not recognize this course.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
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Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Poor upkeep

This course has a lot of potential but is just missing some love. The condition has improved in the last year but still not very good. I wish they would bring sand traps back. Not worth the amount of money but still the cheapest play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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3.0
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Previously Played

Good value to play a quick evening round

We played 18 holes in 3 hours and 20 minutes. The course was a little rough but good enough to hone your game and test your progress.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Getting Better

It's been a while since I've played this course. Honestly, the last time I played here it was so bad I said I'd never come back. Yesterday (9/7) I played a round here because my nephew wanted to and I have to say it's the best I've seen it. Tee boxes weren't too bad, and the greens were rolling nice. The fairways are still in rough shape but they now are mostly grass a weeds. I don't think it was worth the $60 for the round but Star Ranch was $120 for Saturday mornings. Golf in the area is is way over priced. Hopefully the Blackhawk management keeps working on it and it keeps getting better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Blackhawk

Course is in gear condition, lay out is good now too difficult, greens play slow a little adjustment and it was fine, had a great time!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Austin must play

Great course. I don’t have the vocabulary to describe it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Price reflects clientele and conditions

Course is rough, but the pace was worse. Got stuck behind not one but two groups of 2 that had no clue of etiquette. My back 9 was spent waiting 10 minutes between shots.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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First Time Playing

Know what you’re buying

Dirt and weeds on the fairways. Sand pits covered over with grass. The course isn’t in good condition, but it’s playable especially for a beginner like me.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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