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ShadowGlen Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7174 yards | 74.2 | 139 |
| Bronze | 72 | 6629 yards | 72.7 | 132 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6047 yards | 74.6 | 142 |
| White | 72 | 6047 yards | 69.7 | 126 |
| Green | 72 | 4898 yards | 64.5 | 105 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4898 yards | 72.0 | 130 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.9/142 | 399 | 477 | 419 | 578 | 343 | 223 | 446 | 183 | 513 | 3581 | 416 | 472 | 587 | 446 | 415 | 210 | 561 | 142 | 344 | 3593 | 7174 |
| Bronze M: 72.8/139 | 377 | 444 | 390 | 543 | 315 | 195 | 414 | 152 | 468 | 3298 | 396 | 453 | 544 | 406 | 392 | 190 | 529 | 117 | 309 | 3336 | 6634 |
| Blue M: 70.8/137 | 359 | 343 | 359 | 506 | 303 | 173 | 380 | 146 | 439 | 3008 | 381 | 433 | 523 | 401 | 381 | 170 | 510 | 112 | 256 | 3167 | 6175 |
| White M: 68.1/131 W: 73.4/132 | 354 | 324 | 320 | 444 | 298 | 128 | 375 | 131 | 421 | 2795 | 305 | 407 | 460 | 386 | 355 | 151 | 449 | 106 | 221 | 2840 | 5635 |
| Green M: 64.6/123 W: 69.1/126 | 262 | 319 | 280 | 439 | 269 | 123 | 277 | 118 | 322 | 2409 | 261 | 401 | 399 | 331 | 262 | 146 | 393 | 84 | 212 | 2489 | 4898 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 12 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Dennis4435 on 03/05/2026
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3rd Hole Photo submitted by JohnnyBoy49 on 09/14/2025
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#2 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#6 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#7 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#10 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#14 - One of the best greens Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#17 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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Photo submitted by mrsamedmonson85 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Dico20 on 07/19/2024
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View from the #2 tee. Photo submitted by batboygareth on 07/04/2023
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Photo submitted by brettbsb on 05/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u5729650 on 05/09/2023
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Photo submitted by mayocn on 12/06/2021
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Photo submitted by mayocn on 12/06/2021
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u000006109997 on 04/16/2020
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Number 3, par 5 Photo submitted by golfmonkie on 02/23/2014
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Our annual Thanksgiving outing Photo submitted by Stephen8107821 on 12/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Robert4498302 on 09/18/2013
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Photo submitted by Rwvette on 08/15/2013
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Par 3, I made birdie on this one, nice oddly shaped bunkers on most holes Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Greens are in excellent shape Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Nicely manicured tee boxes Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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View from the tee on hole #1, forgiving lush fairways Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Another beautiful green, I missed that putt (argh!) Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Photo submitted by golfin72 on 04/16/2013
Challenging Layout, Great Condition
Shadowglen is in great shape right now. The layout is always a fun test, especially when the wind is blowing. Tee boxes and fairways are in fantastic shape. Greens are rolling very nicely for this time of year in Austin, and they all are in great shape outside of a few rough spots on the fourth green (but they typically have the pin located in a way such that the rough spots don’t impact putts). The course offers tee box options for any level of golfer, and a great mix of challenging and gettable holes. Be weary of the seemingly-inviting par 5 12th. Definitely give Shadowglen a whirl if you’re looking for somewhere to play in the Austin area.
It was a pretty nice course
The reason my rating is low is because there were a few holes that had metal drainage spots on the fairway. One of those spots had a hoke around the drainage which my party member fell into damaging her upper shin. The marshal came around and said there was nothing he could do. The clubhouse said the same. Luckily her leg did not get infected. Basic first aid is not too much to ask for when golfing if you have personal hazards.
I'm really sorry for your experience and it should have been handled differently. Please email me so that I can make it right. I would also like to get some more details so I can make sure this never happens again. Kirk@shadowglengolf.com
Will be coming back
Beautiful course. Played in the morning and finished in just over 3 hours. Fun layout, every hole was great but there were some that were really breathtaking. Great condition, greens were in pretty good shape, green, some still slightly bumpy from the aerating but not bad. Overall loved it and will be coming back.
Greens were probably the bumpiest I have ever played on.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package
We appreciate your review and look forward to having you back! We were able to finish sodding the remaining damaged spots of 4 and hope to have it completely healed in the next couple of weeks.