ShadowGlen GC: Aerial
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3.7
1418 Reviews (1418)
5 Stars
448
4 Stars
588
3 Stars
207
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
83
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
74.2%
Recommend this course
1156 out of 1418 reviews
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4.1
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.8%
Recommend this course
18 out of 22 reviews
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3.8
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.3%
Recommend this course
58 out of 77 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high praise for its challenging holes, elevation changes, and well-maintained fairways and greens. Attentive staff, a drive-thru bar at the turn, and strong value make each round memorable.

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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Reviews

3.7
1418 Reviews (1418)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
Patio Dining 13
Watching the Game 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 54
Water Hazards 52
Undulating Greens 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 61
Locals 60
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 62
Worth the Drive 50
In the 'Burbs 29

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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 10
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
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfortunate experience

I’ve played shadowglen a number of times and enjoyed it. However, this time was a real let down.

Planned a tee time with some friends. We show up and the 4th guy who we were paired with decided to tee off before us and just took off. No starter. For the rest of the round, he was between us and a foursome which led to us waiting on each tee box for about 15-20 minutes. Marshall didn’t seem to care. It was obviously hot out, no cart girl on the whole back 9 and the few water coolers were empty or almost empty. When we got beer at the turn, they were room temperature and we had to trade them in at the end. Just not a great experience for 70 bucks a person.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Little overpriced

The food cart do not run after 3pm and their "drive thru" for food pickup after 9th hole is closed too which I thought this was ridiculous since we played on busy Sunday. Their amenities around the course has lack of ball washer and they did not fill up the sand filler on our golf cart when we pick up so therefore we ran out of sand at the mid round. Everything else are great and love the course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice, but not as majestic as the photos…

The good: Lots of fun. Challenging but accessible. Great clubhouse and friendly staff. Will return. The ehh: Stricter cart sharing rules than I’m used to (first time I’ve been made to share a cart with a stranger in years). The photos make the course look much more serene and secluded than it is — not a deal-breaker but plenty of holes where you need to be conscious of houses or a roadway.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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