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2.4
948 Reviews (948)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
202
2 Stars
201
1 Stars
265
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.7
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.4
36.7%
Recommend this course
444 out of 948 reviews
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1.7
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
38
Conditions
1.3
Value
1.9
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
1.9
StaffFriendliness
3.1
13.6%
Recommend this course
8 out of 59 reviews
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1.9
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
51
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.1
Layout
3.1
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
3.2
21.3%
Recommend this course
19 out of 89 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

2.4
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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Couse has major problems

This is the worse managed golf course I have ever played. Groups tee off from the front and back. Singles, twosomes ...anything goes. Complete disarray. The greens are descent is the only positive I can think of. Oh well, you get what you pay for. Won't be going back. Heard it was going to shut down....I can see why.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0

Absolutely horrible customer service

Poor course condition, pathetic amenities, carts with no battery, and even worse customer service. Don't waste your time here.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout - bad course conditions

Front desk was friendly and helpful. Course conditions - Tees - Poor shape with alot of divots. Fairways - poor condition - alot of divots, bare ground, poor grass coverage, dirt and rocks. Greens - these were the only moderately good part of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It was ok

This was the 6th time I've played on this course and my first time in 7 years or so. The course is not horrible but, probably not going back. The greens were in great shape but, the fairways not as good. This place has gone down since, I've last played. The pace of play was excellent. We had to change our cart after the first 9 holes. We barely made it to the club house. If we get an excellent deal, I'll come back or if I get a free round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fairways were rough, greens were in good condition

Not a terrible course. The fairways were pretty rough but the greens were in great shape. There is more water on the course than expected. Sand traps are in terrible shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Marshall is an *******

The Marshall allowed a single, who was really a double, jump in front of us on the back 9. The guy and his girlfriend stopped in the club house and ate for 30 minutes after they played 9. Not my fault so they shouldn’t get to jump us. We tell the Marshall that they jumped us and him and his girlfriend are teeing off 3-4 Times. The Marshall says he’s a single and before I could say anything else drove off. Not my 1st incident with this Marshall. Never helps. Total @@@@@@@

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playable, but could be better

The course was in decent shape, better than when I played in July. There are still some rough spots but I enjoyed our round. Greens were lush and slow but in good shape. There were a couple of bad apples slowing down the pace of play considerably and no marshal to get them going. I don't play this course enough to know if that is common or not.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Black Hawk Shadow

The course is deceptively challenging, the greens weren't tamped as well and especially around the cup area.

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

Great course for the money

Blackhawk is a course that has improved greatly over the past 6months. It's a pretty mellow course that caters to all types of golfers. Beginners will like how open and friendly it is, good golfers will REALLY like their scorecard. If you would've asked me to rate the course 6 months ago I'd say a 2 star. I give it a 3 now only because it's pretty easy (although my score doesn't reflect that) but if you were to golf at shadow glen or crystal falls, the courses are much nicer and more challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Got to play this course for $12, because of a hot deal, and it was well worth it. I ended up playing alone and finished in less than 3 hours. The greens were in great shape and the fairways were decent. I will definitely recommend this course and play again!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not well taken care of

Played a few times over the upkeep of the course doesn't seem to be getting better. Patch work of grass for the fairways, greens are alright but un-interesting. Rough is just weeds with inconsistent mowing.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best value - golfing in north Austin area

This course has improved the last couple years and the prices are very reasonable.

- Course plays well for beginners and intermediate level golfers.

- Golf carts are new

- Staff very friendly

- Clubhouse is as fancy as other courses but clean; fair prices.

Great value overall and I will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A Must!

Absolutely awesome course and challenging as well. Better yet, Thank you to the staff as I left my wallet in my cart that ran out of battery on the course (which they quickly brought me a new one fully charged) and when I brought the cart in at the finish, he handed it back to me. Job well done and I will be back soon. Thank You

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun course to play

The fairways are not in the best condition but the layout of the course was fun. Overall we would play this course again. If the fairways don't improve the hard pan on the fairways should allow the ball to roll forever. There was no beverage cart but igloo coolers were available.

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