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3.6
1401 Reviews (1401)
5 Stars
442
4 Stars
581
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
73.1%
Recommend this course
1143 out of 1401 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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3.7
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.1%
Recommend this course
57 out of 78 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
1401 Reviews (1401)

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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ShadowGlen

The first thing I saw when pulling into the car lot was some guy changing his pants in the parking lot. I don't know why. The course has a nice locker room.

The grounds were wet and I'm not sure why because there hadn't been rain for several days. The bunkers were in dreadful condition most with water in them. I considered them unplayable.

The teeing area grass was very long. Mabe recently overseeded?

The greens were in good condition but very slow.

This was a Monday and not busy so even allowing a single to pass through my wife and I finished in less than 4 hours.

The back nine has a very challenging layout. First timers beware. Several unexpected surprises.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average at nedt

Staff was great.

Course was not maintained like I’ve seen it in the past but mostly because it was wet so the Tee boxes were not cut.

Fairways were a bit bumpy but soft. Greens were nice but kinda slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the $$$

Liked this course a lot a few years ago, would come play fairly often when I was in college. The maintenance was just so poor, greens were slow and bumpy. Some parts of the fairways were bone dry, whereas others were so soaked I had to take relief (this happened multiple times - the course hadn't received much rain recently so idk what the deal was). The bottom line - would not pay $30 to play here, $80 is just robbery.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Dogtrack City

Do not waste your time or money. Complete dogtrack. Pace of play 5 hours. Water coolers on course, no cups. Pro shop staff friendly

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your time

Guy in the clubhouse lost. Course / greens terrible. Don’t waste your time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf

Like the course layout, back is better than front. Course is not maintained well. T boxes weren't mowed, bunkers not prepared. The greens were pretty good, lots of grass but slow. For what i paid I'd play it again but not worth anymore than 40 bucks in that condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Course is in bad shape

The greens were horrible. Not cut, slow and bouncy. The fairways are also in very bad shape. Not worth the price paid and it was a hot deal. The staff was very nice and helpful.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Shadow Glen Golf Course

Its a challenging course but the greens were not rolling smooth and true, instead they were bumpy and slow. The fairways had grass but it was like a 2nd cut. I imagine its to do with the bad heat wave.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout, but Poor Condition

The Trent Jones course is laid out well and moderately challenging, but the upkeep is a whole other issue. The fairway cut was long with some fairways having lots of grass clippings, while the roughs were very thick in areas ... so thick that it made hard to find the ball even around the greens. The greens were cut very high making putts having to be hit extra hard in order to get the ball to the hole.

I would play the course again ... if I hear that the upkeep / course maintenance has improved ...

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Everything was good except for the greens. They were extremely slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Fairways and Greens for Price

Overall not happy with the conditions of the course, especially for the price they charged. The fairways were in horrible conditions. I love the layout of this course but they need to start charging accordingly to the conditions of the course. I have no problem paying their green fee when the course conditions are kept up. I do however have a problem paying their green fee with the conditions this course is currently in. May be a while before I go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They’ve let it go

Greens, which are normally nice and reliable here, were bad. I’m guessing it’s just a water saving tactic, because I think they’d be ship shape with a cut and roll. The fairways and rough are similarly long, with the fairways particularly bad (like hitting from the rough). The rough closer to OB/hazards is out of control (I lost my ball several times when I know it stayed in).

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/21/2022

If performing all of the necessary maintenance that a golf course needs is called letting it go, then we definitely are letting it go. We have aerated greens and verticut the entire golf course over the last few weeks to have the best fall conditions in the area. Having long rough is a compliment after the drought we just got out of.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
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 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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