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5 Stars
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4 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
227
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
53.4%
Recommend this course
435 out of 888 reviews
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2.4
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
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1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.9
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.6
38.9%
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14 out of 36 reviews
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3.1
150 Reviews (150)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
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2 Stars
28
1 Stars
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Conditions
2.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.0%
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87 out of 150 reviews
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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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2.9
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
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Greens were bad

Just keep coming back and hoping for improvement but course continues to disappoint . Has lots of potential but greens were so bad it took the fun out of it..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

The reputation is real

I live in the neighborhood and wish this course was better taken care of. They need someone to buy them out and put a good amount of funds into it. Take a year off to update and then release the new course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course just needs some better greens

The greens used to be in really good condition but over the last year it just hasn’t been the same

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad

From the tee boxes down to the green, on each hole is terrible. It’s like they aren’t even trying.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad state

I use to play this course often when my Father was alive. The course from those days doesn’t even come close. They should actually not charge to play this course at this time. Weeds are taking over the greens . More dirt than grass on the fairways. I have seen driving ranges with better grass and greens. Please someone buy this course and turn it around. On the right shape this course could get 85-100 per round like Avery Ranch or Forest Creek. Please either fix this course or just close it. How sad to see the shape this course has gotten to

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Work To Be Done

This course is a low cost local, but the owners don't seem to take much effort in making the greens & fairways a priority to fix. Really, really poor for the area.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth what they are charging

Course conditions are horrible for the amount they are charging. Greens are still bare and fairways are in need of some much needed up keep. Tee boxes are uneven. Best part of round was it wasn't busy so pace of play was not an issue. Staff was was very friendly. This course really has the layout to be very special, but only if they put some serious money in renovations.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

18

It’s improving, all sand bunkers are still just grass but the greens are getting better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Skip this course

We played this course many times during covid. The greens were rough but cost was like $12/person. Fast forward 3 yrs course conditions are even worse but cost is now full price..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course in Texas

Atrocious conditions. Literally ranked for top worst courses in Texas. It’s insane they are charging $48-50 on a weekend to play at this course. Greens were literally dead with sand bunkers and dirt chunks spread across the area. Fairways were horrible as well. Would not play this course ever again for more than $15

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

In Need of Fixing Up

As someone who just started playing golf a few months ago, Blackhawk was a safe haven of value and speed where you could go get a round for under $25 and play at your own pace with minimal oversight.

With some new management, Blackhawk is trying to become more like other courses and has lost a lot of the value it offers. The course is poorly maintained - especially the greens. There are no sand traps, but you will find sand on the greens. While the greens have moderate undulation, there are several random patches of grass that will affect your putt, so be prepared to count 5-10 extra strokes.

The new staff are a lot less friendly and accommodating than the old staff - especially when it comes to charging kids for rounds or having guests ride.

The lack of maintenance paired with the new management who are trying to run a stricter ship at the course make for a bad combo. There still isn't even something as basic as drinking water on the course. It's an unfortunate case, because the course has a great layout and some well designed holes, but the lack of care for the greens, cart paths, and clubhouse is evident. Either keep the prices lower and allow for people to play how they want as a place to practice or fix up the course and make it worth paying as much as other courses in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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