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2.4
948 Reviews (948)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
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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
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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
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
49
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.2
Layout
3.1
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
3.2
21.8%
Recommend this course
19 out of 87 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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Good

Fairways in bad condition, greens worse. $30 on a Friday so I won't complain too much. Would much rather play Shadowglen, similar price and they take care of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great pacing

Course was wet, but it played fair. Pace of play was awesome. Done in 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Pace of Play

Slow fivesome on a Sunday....Really?
Wish the marshal had been paying attention.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Wet and Boring

It was wet from recent rain but course is nothing special . Nothing to recommend it .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Post Rain

Though the condition was challenging along with sunset in my eyes. I thought, "What would Tiger Woods do if he were in this position?" I pressed on and to my surprise, I developed my swing, and results were impressive.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

OK

Course was in average condition. GOLFNOW fees are to high

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

needs work

The back nine is in much better shape than front. Overall, not bad but some issues with weeping heads and wet spots. Weed problems. My main complaint....played late afternoon....NO WATER in any cooler..not even the one in the clubhouse????? It is a fun layout and generally in decent shape...wouldn't take much to improve it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Stop Being A Golf Snob!

Blackhawk has a reputation for being kind of a dog track. But you know what? Maybe you're not exactly Pine Valley material yourself!

And that's how you should approach the course. I came in with low expectations, and not only was it not that bad, I actually put together a pretty good round. The greens had recently been punched but were rolling really well; it was well-watered, maybe a little too much; and the bones are there for a really good course. Keep your shots fairly near your intended target, and you'll agree

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

You get what you pay for

If your looking for a reasonble price and an ok course to play this will work. I wouldn't recommend a membership here, if you are used to playing resort course the this place will most likely just annoy you. I wasn't asked much less offered the chance to get on the range to warm up, there were balls all over the practice greens, and there was no signage as to where whole #1 and #10 much less anything else.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Golfer

I like this course as a Challenging place to play.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

course

Excellent pace and up kept. Overall I would play in this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course was very well maintained. Greens were fast, holes were well set up. One of my favorite courses in Austin so far!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

As always, staff is great. Course is in better shape, nice afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Accessible and Affordable

Good fairways..Greens maintained..Lots of balls can be found due to recent flooding! Great job getting course back online.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Blackhawk

Overall descent, but they have room for improvement
when your on the edge of the boundary of play. Lots of dirt where there should be grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course if it wasn't soggy

The only reason the I scored it the condition as poor is that it rained for several days before and everything was a water hazard including the bunkers. Other than that the course design is great, mostly wide open and the creeks were definately flowing.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A fun course to play

grabbed a hot deal from GolfNow. Excellent green for putting. would give 5 stars if fairway condition can be better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

There's a reason the place was nearly empty.

We selected this course because of getting $10 per player Hot Deal from Golfnow.com. After playing this course, I can see why they're practically giving away tee times.

The cart we got had a GPS, but the antenna part wasn't working so it was essentially worthless. Also, we had to play with the brake to get it to lock. Both of these items speaks to maintenance and not checking out the carts prior to issuing them out.

Myself and my wife started out at the driving range after being given one of the dirtiest set of practice balls I've ever used. Some of them are so bad that after finishing with my driver, I had over 10 different marks that we plainly paint coming off the balls. Luckily the driving range itself gets a good rating from us.

The course is a mess as you would expect by a course on the decline. The only redeeming quality was that they kept the greens smooth. But the fairways are dead and in places completely bare of grass, the water hazards are so overgrown that I fully expect to see plenty of snakes in there come warmer weather, and signs are missing to help you figure out the twisty-turny cart paths. On 3 different occasions, we had to double back to find the correct path to the next hole.

So... Want a cheap course during Twilight time, go here. Want a professional golf course, go elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fairway are in need of serious repair

Price was good value. Plenty of parking. Easy access. Staff very friendly. Greens great shape. Fairways =terrible. Clay soil lots of bumps like potholes - Not a big obstacle. You can see where they are trying to work on the fairways, but they need a good bulldozer to do the trick.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Condition

The course was in good condition, the greens moderate speed, I will play there again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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