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3.8
1433 Reviews (1433)
5 Stars
452
4 Stars
596
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
93
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
76.1%
Recommend this course
1168 out of 1433 reviews
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3.9
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.1%
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25 out of 32 reviews
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4.1
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.1%
Recommend this course
55 out of 67 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

3.8
1433 Reviews (1433)

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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played

Good track; needs time to recover from weather

Really nice layout. Course has taken a beating from the rain and the inconsistent temperatures. Greens were a mess, but just needs a little time and warmth for the Poa Annua to die out and the Bermuda to recover.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Marshall

Played the Saturday before Easter and the staff was incredible besides their one marshall. I get that our group was slow but you do not need to threaten to kick us of the course for being a few minutes behind. Also if you are going to warn us don't yell from your cart while we are putting on the third green and then drive off before we can say anything. I would not be coming back if it wasn't for the other staff members being so great and the course being insanely fun. Side not that pizzas is INCREDIBLE.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I’ve played here several times and loved it. This time was a little different. I’m not gonna hit it with a bad review, but the green’s definitely needed some love. It’s missing quite a bit of grass. Fairways were pretty hard and lots of missing grass. I’d still recommend playing here since I know they will be maintaining it and getting it back up to where it was. Very challenging, lots of water. Beautiful scenery.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant surprise

This was a great course to play. Surprising layout and difficulty. Greens had been sanded and unpredictable but I would happily play the course again. Minimal food options. Evidently they will have a food cart this week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Goat Ranch

Course was in the absolute worst condition I’ve seen. Looked like they hadn’t watered the course in months. Playing off of dirt mostly. Bunkers were hard as a rock.

Limited carts. Life’s too short to play golf courses in this kind of shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

the starter at the course gave us the bad news that the greens are in bad shape and some would be un puttable. this would have been good to know at time of booking and paying that high price for poor conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Greens are terrible

Course is in awful condition. Weeds all over the green that constantly moved my ball like a pinball machine. Fairways were comparable to a dead lawn. Constantly hitting off of dirt and mud in the fair ways. Tee boxes were nice though. Do not recommend playing here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

This course is in bad shape

This course is in bad shape. This is the fift time playing this course and the last two time this course has been in terrible condition. The green were terrible and couldn't get a average role. The course layout is great just plain maintenance. Someone told me they fixed it so I gave them another shot but not again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was in rougher shape than usual

I have played the course many times and it was not in as good condition as I usually expect it.

May still be recovering from the winter freeze, but seemed lack of water on fairways was an issue and greens were bare and bumpy in spots.

To their credit, appears measures are being taken to correct situation. One green was considered temporary as it was being dressed. So may want to check on conditions before playing to avoid disappointment.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good & bad

Layout of course challenging- enjoyed that. Pace of play was just under 5 hours - too slow!! Tee boxes were very difficult to get a tee in the ground! Know it is spring & course just coming back but extremely dry.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I’ll be back

Staff couldn’t be friendlier. Beautiful place to spend the day. Had a very early tee time so, no one around except one group in front of me who I never had to wait on. I love the layout of this course - it’s challenging but not punishing. Was able to keep my ball in play most of the day but still had to make some good shots to get over bunkers and stay out of hazards. Next time I’m in Austin I’ll play here early in the morning again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good track little rough

Course in winter condition, greens are rough. Should supply better course maps for non regulars.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 493
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Shadow Glen

Visiting Austin for a wedding. had the opportunity to play the course. Unfortunately, the night before we had one of the famous Texas thunderstorms. The course was wet and cart path only. Lost a ball in one fairway because it was in a dry spot surrounded by water. Very windy with gusts and swirling winds. On some holes I had to use two and three clubs more to get to the greens. Some of the greens were not in great shape. A deep frost had impacted many of the greens in the area. Good weather should bring them back. Lots of blind shots on the back nine. The house needs to place markers at the tees with depictions of the holes.

If I am in the area in the future, I would play this course again. Loved the layout and highly recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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