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2.6
948 Reviews (948)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
202
2 Stars
201
1 Stars
265
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.9
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.6
43.4%
Recommend this course
444 out of 948 reviews
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1.8
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
38
Conditions
1.4
Value
1.9
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.9
StaffFriendliness
3.1
15.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 60 reviews
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1.9
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
52
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.1
Layout
3.1
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
3.2
21.1%
Recommend this course
19 out of 90 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

2.6
948 Reviews (948)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Bad service and even worse up keep

Overall the course was in horrible condition with a 6 hour pace of play. It was a very unpleasant experience. Also had rude customer service. Will NOT be returning to this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Staff is incompetent

After arriving 10 minutes EARLY, they said they were out of carts. After 30 minutes of waiting, they gave a cart to the later tee times and said sorry we can’t help you. Had the nerve to say it’s our groups fault for not choosing to walk. Image being early to your tee time, they make you wait 30 minutes for a cart, then give the cart you’ve been waiting for to the later tee time And say it’s your fault for missing your time. Bet you’d be heated too.

If there wasn’t a barrier between me and the staff, I’d probably be sitting in the back of the sheriffs car. These dull folks are beyond incompetent and don’t know how to manage times or customers. The owner of this place needs to step in.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

DONT GO HERE EVER!!!!!!

I would give this place zero stars if I could. We did not even get to play. I got to the course at 3:50 early for a 4:20 tee time. They said wait until a cart came available. I came back nicely at 4:10 and the guy lied and said 4:10 already checked in but wasn’t true. There were tons of carts but they said none were there. 4:40 rolls around and he says no carts for us but gave a cart to 4:40?! It was unprofessional, unintelligent, and didn’t care. This is the worst golf experience I have ever had. He would not even let us pay. If you do want to play golf on a nice Friday afternoon, DO NOT COME HERE.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great value course

Nothing special, but great value golf in easy driving distance from Austin.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Well maintained course that’s pretty open but still challenges you. Great service even during Covid 19.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

If you choices are limited, play here

Blackhawk is a fairly nice golf course where much needed improvements have been made on the course itself. I think the prices are fair and the staff is excellent with the exception of Nick. Nick can exhibit a "I'm doing you a favor by letting you play here" attitude. If you can look beyond his attitude, you'll have no problems. The pace is average and the marshals let you play. They are all friendly, not like Star Ranch (with the exception of Nick). The wind is always blowing at Blackhawk which makes the course more challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sad

It's "COVID-19 time" so you have to take that into consideration, but this is a very** neglected golf course.

We golfed here because there were no other available tee-times.

It's sad to see a course that has potential be so neglected...and that has been happening for a while - not just during this pandemic.

This is ghetto golf.

The good news is the pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

For years this track beats you to death. The entire course is like an old washboard that bounces you and your clubs around endlessly.

Someone missed maintainer/leveling day when this place was built and it’s never gotten better

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was ok. Needed improvement in some areas. Good for beginners!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not bad

I have heard bad things about this course but I was pleasantly surprised. The course was in good shape except for the bunkers. They were unplayable and a disappointment. The fairways and greens were pretty solid and the layout is fun and has a good mix of shots. I will definitely play here again. Hopefully the can work on the bunkers.

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

Horrible terrible course

The lady at the pro shop could not have been more rude. What a terrible experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Joke

Don’t pay $35 to play here!! Don’t pay $5 to play here.

Awful. Fairways filled w ant hills, greens horrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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