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2.8
927 Reviews (927)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
183
3 Stars
199
2 Stars
199
1 Stars
250
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.7
50.5%
Recommend this course
443 out of 927 reviews
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1.9
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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1 Stars
28
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.1
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.2
StaffFriendliness
3.4
20.8%
Recommend this course
10 out of 48 reviews
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2.9
154 Reviews (154)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
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3 Stars
19
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
49
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
48.7%
Recommend this course
75 out of 154 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
927 Reviews (927)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Pretty Rough

I’d been about a year since and I was really hoping they would have improved. Unfortunately, they have not.

I’m unsure of the circumstances of why this course is in such bad shape, but it’s pretty sad. I can excuse rough fairways and no sand in any of the bunkers, but bad tee’s and greens makes it feel like it’s just simply neglect. Even the practice green is in bad shape.

It’s pretty much the same for the clubhouse. The pro shop is almost empty and the food/bar situation is quite depressing.

I brought my wife here for her first round of golf but even she said, “I don’t want to come back here.” No matter the price of the round, I’d have to agree.

I hate to leave a bad review. Hopefully either they will begin to see how the public reviews this course and do something or sell to someone who would care a bit more.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad for winter conditions

How do you want a public golf course in winter to be as nice as it is in summer? Impossible.

This golf course was flooded by important rain a week before but was in good condition when we played on a sunny day Dec 30.

We were happy to play here to close our yer of golf despite critics.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Has Potential But .....

Right now, this is a course you don't worry about what you shoot, because most fairways have either bare spots, mud areas, or crab grass that would typically be marked off as GUR. Greens were not terrible but still not near what you consider nice greens.

The pace of play was good overall, so that plus the cost will probably have us try again in a few months and see if the conditions improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Cost/Quality=Zero

They only good thing is they recently secured reconditioned courts. They all we be destroyed within 6 months due to course condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ziggy

For the price this course is great. It was well watered and marshall let us play through a twosome of slower players. That’s a rarity! Holes are a challenge and will definitely play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is just fine

Not the best course in the world but not deserving of the negative reviews either, I’m a 3 handicap & grew up on a private course and have no issues coming out here and having a good time. Cheapest course in Austin area for the most part & you get every bit of what you pay for. Looks like a lot of bogey golfers taking their frustration out in the comments

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not that bad

Played once when I moved to the area about a year ago and again today, for the most part all the greens and tee boxes are just fine.. it’s about the cheapest course in Austin area and you get every bit of what you pay for. Getting the feeling 9/10 of these reviews are guys going out & shooting 90+ & blaming the course. I’m a +3 & grew up on a private course and have no issues coming here and having a good time. Go get some lessons you hacks

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
1.0
First Time Playing

It is what it is

This course is in bad shape, but so is my golf game. If you're new to golf or really need the practice in wide open space, this is your course. Doesn't make since to blow money on great courses before you're able to play great golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cheaper, but not worth the price…

The are weeds all over. The fairways are overrun with unmowed crab grass. The greens have been infested with some type of weed so they are very bumpy. The carts all have torn seats. The clubhouse was dark and empty. No one was working behind the counter of the grill.

Next time I’ll definitely choose something else. It’s a shame. It could be a good course if they spent the time and money on it.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Very affordable. Had a great time playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not well maintained

The course is in very rough conditions. Carts look like they are from the 80s. Pace of play was dreadfully slow. 4 groups on one hole. Terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Black Hawk

I like this course because it’s laid back and 5miles from my house. My only complaint is its very wet around the greeens and the fairways need some work. The price should be 30.00 all day everyday for the shape the course is in. FYI no sand bunkers.

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