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885 Reviews (885)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
194
1 Stars
226
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.3
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
53.7%
Recommend this course
434 out of 885 reviews
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2.6
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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15
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.0
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.6
45.0%
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18 out of 40 reviews
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3.1
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.8
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.8%
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87 out of 148 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
885 Reviews (885)
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent value

Where else can you pay for 18 holes with a cart and bucket of range balls for $30? The course conditions aren't the best but you're able to play for a hefty discount, I'll definitely go back!

Conditions Average
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Layout Excellent
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Reviews 92
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Plays Once a week
2.0
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Needs work, overpriced, overpacked. Great track in the past.

Im here to write an honest review because some of these reviews are optimistic and give credit where it isn’t due… yet.

I believe Blackhawk can come back, but it’s far from it currently. I’ve played Blackhawk for 15 years so I actually have a reference. They are overcharging and overbooking. The greens are still very rough and have crabgrass/bumps throughout. Fairways and tee boxes are bad too. They charge more than the other local municipals courses. WORST part is the groupings/ cart management. They didn’t have carts for people, well that’s because I saw multiple groups with four carts out there. 1 person per cart. Which makes zero sense if you are have a cart shortage. I also saw multiple groups exceed 4 golfers. I saw one group of 6 golfers and another group of 5 golfers and 2 girlfriends, that’s 7 people hanging out on the green… no wonder pace of play was slow.

This place has a nice track and I used to enjoy it a lot because it was worth the muni price. But poor management of pace of play, overcharging and greens/fairway have made this place not worth while. They are trying to squeeze out more money without fixing their issues. I really hope to see a turn around here. I’ll be back when they start acting like a real golf course and not a overpaid goat track with huge groups moving slowly. Good luck Blackhawk… get to work!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 92
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 92
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Great for your money

The staff was great and the layout of the course great just not kept up but still great for your money!!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Improved greens, course is playable

The greens are better, they are smooth and roll. Tee boxes are average but fairways still very cracked and lack water. Overall course was rock hard, difficult to hold greens or take divots, but enjoyed the links layout, I would come back

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Slow players off of 1st tee. Sheriff told us he would come out and move them along but never did. Very slow play, takes you out of your game. Then on hole 10 the Sherrif came around to ask us if we hit a car on Kelly lane. It was the slow players that sliced the ball in front of us. Not sure what happened but it didn’t speed up the pace of play. I live at Blackhawk and never play it since city took over. Not a great course for the price. They could drop it by $15 and you would get more of a value for the conditions. Hole 17 is a mess..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value and not crowded.

It’s not the nicest course in town but it is a great value for the money. Course is challenging and has really come along way in the last year. The greens are well maintained and in good shape. It’s my go to course for a quick round during the week. Pace is a little slow on the weekends but not over 5 hours usually.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lower your expectations

Greens in decent shape, fairways not so good, tee boxes mediocre at best.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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