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3.7
1406 Reviews (1406)
5 Stars
444
4 Stars
583
3 Stars
205
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
72.9%
Recommend this course
1147 out of 1406 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.6%
Recommend this course
22 out of 26 reviews
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3.7
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.8%
Recommend this course
59 out of 80 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7174 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.2

Located just 15 minutes northeast of downtown Austin, ShadowGlen Golf Course is considered by locals to be one of the area's hidden gems. At 7,174 yards from the back tees, it is a long, tough course that will test even the most seasoned players. Some consider it to be the most difficult public golf course in Texas. The layout has a links design that is mostly flat but there are a few hilly spots that can cause some trouble, especially the holes that were designed with steep drops. The narrow fairways require accuracy and the well manicured greens play fast and are often bordered by strategically placed bunkers or contoured mounding. There are also water hazards coming into play throughout, including the wandering creek that cuts across the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways TifSport Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Roy Bechtol (2003) Randolph P. Russell (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.7
1406 Reviews (1406)

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course bad upkeep

Course is beautiful and very challenging. Compared to courses in the area that are way less expensive, this was not worth the money. Understand the summer was not very friendly, but the other courses in the area charged less but have done a great job maintaining the upkeep of the course.

I would ask folks to give it a try in a few months which might give them some time to repair and fix the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were in good shape, better than last time I played here. The fairways ok but the rough is mostly dirt. Tough conditions in the wind.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Devilish but fun

This is not an easy course. There’s almost every kind of trap/hazard imaginable. Water, trees, different types of rough, bunkers, slopes. It takes a lot out of you. But it’s real fun to play. A good score here is a real morale booster. Greens are in good shape. Course overall is well maintained and staff are friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Shadow Glen Sunday

hard to be critical given the extreme heat we've experienced this summer, fairways were ok, greens very bumpy and uneven, rather slow. I've played here in much better course conditions so I know it will get better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Staff

I love this layout, the course wasn’t in the best shape due to drought here. The staff is great and the pace of play is reasonable

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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 69
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in PERFECT shape, despite heat.

I’ve been playing here for YEARS, I remember when they lost the greens years ago and it was so sad. This is maybe my 5th round at ShadowGlen in 2023 so far and this is the best shape. Tee boxes, fairways, greens are all flawless. Bunkers could use lots of love and prob more sand, but maybe I shouldn’t hit in the bunkers anyway right?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
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 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand COVERED the greens

Thick layer of sand on all but maybe 2 greens. Didn’t see a sign in the clubhouse. No warning at check in. Couldn’t putt at all. Good course but I would recommend once the sand is gone from the greens

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Will not go back

This was not a fun course, we definitely will not go back. The fairways looked like egg cartons, just constant hills right in the middle of the fairway. The sand traps were really just dirt. The bridges you drive the carts over were falling apart and cracking constantly as you drive over them. It was just an accident waiting to happen. We really felt nervous driving over these bridges on several holes. It seemed they had not been maintained at all. The only reason I gave this 2 stars is because the staff was very friendly. There were also no bathrooms outside of the clubhouse, which would have been nice to know when you are drinking tons of water because it's over 100.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Staff!

The staff was very friendly and helpful, Richard did a great job taking care of me and my wife. I made a mistake but they didn’t try to get me for it, they made sure I was taking care of. The course was very okay but it’s been 104 degrees the last three weeks so it’s understandable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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