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3.6
1402 Reviews (1402)
5 Stars
442
4 Stars
582
3 Stars
204
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
73.3%
Recommend this course
1144 out of 1402 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 reviews
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3.7
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.4%
Recommend this course
58 out of 79 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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3.6
1402 Reviews (1402)

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A high Mid

Great course, high mid difficulty. But where are the dang marshal??? I got stuck behind a group of 3 that was playing so ridiculously slow that someone that started 1 hour and 1/2 after me caught up to me. Took a total of 4 and 1/2 hours to finish a full 18. Which was in the middle of the week in the middle of the day. The course itself was great though. A local I talked to said it takes 5 hours to play on the weekend though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Sweet layout/Rough greens

Greens were super beat but it’s up there for best layouts in Austin. Hopefully conditions improve because it has a ton of potential

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Shadowglen

Course is in good shape other than a few of greens. They have been aerated, but there are a few that are so badly damaged that it may take a complete rework to make them playable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pricey course!

Overall a good course. Some of the greens needed work. Not a good value for the money spent. I can spend about the same amount at much nicer course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Absolute Trash

Trash everything. Conditions are junk. No bar. Marshall made us skip a hole while we were on a 4:15 pace with no one waiting. Terrible service. Terrible course. Would never play again or recommend to my worst enemy.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/26/2023

Your pace of play was absolute trash. You played 7 holes in 2 hours and the group in front of you was 2 holes ahead. Groups behind you ending up leaving because of how slow you were. Hope you never come back.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Wish there was a 150 marker

All of the markers on the sprinkler heads were gone and there was not a 150 marker or 100 marker? Better bring your distance finder.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Quite a challenge! Beautiful course with beautiful wild flowers and great natural layout of trees orchards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 84
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Cart Path Only

Some areas of course were very wet and cart path on those made sense. Others were dry enough to take cart out, at least into the rough. Lots of walking, I think this kept the crowd down, which was a plus.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Higher price, lesser quality. Major declines over the years

Short and sweet for everyone... I used to love this course because it was pristine at a somewhat reasonable price. While difficult, it was arguably the most well kept course in town. That was five years ago. Now and over the last few years, it has gone downhill. The greens are in shambles. The staff didn't inform, either over the phone or upon our arrival, that the course had issues (portions of holes being off-limits, all greens being either dead or with replacement squares of grass, and price increases). For $95 bucks, I cannot recommend. For $50, i'd still pass. You simply cannot track your handicap on this course at this time. I'll try again in another couple years when conditions improve. Tried to include a picture but not sure if it will work. perhaps try google or other review, can't be the only one who experienced this.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/19/2023

Thank you for getting back to me. In reading other comments, it appears my review is reciprocated. It was $95 with a shared cart so I'm thinking $75 round + $20 per seat in the cart which also seems a bit hefty. Either way, cost well outweighed conditions, especially the greens.

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Commented on 05/19/2023

We did have issues with 4 of our greens due to the unusually hard freezes over the winter. I'm sorry that you were not informed of the conditions. Our highest green fee is $79 and there were never portions of holes being off limits or entire greens being dead. After the recent rains and warm temps the course has recovered very quickly.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Sad state of affairs

Once one of my favorites, this place has fallen to pieces. When they came back from the precipice of failure 8 years ago, I was the biggest champion of this course. It’s a fun and flexible layout, used to have a chill vibe - with people that cared about the quality of the experience and the quality of service.

That’s all gone now.

If you do decide to book a tee time here, call - ask them which greens have grass on them. Even while they’re holding the phone they can use one hand to count.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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