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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
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
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
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 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 0-4
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wish I had known...

I've played this course many times and it is usually in good conditions, especially the fairways and greens. Tee boxes have had issues for a while. But this July 4 we played and the greens were punched and frankly, horrible. I wish we had known because the Holiday/weekend rate of $89 is way too high for a course with bad tee boxes AND bad greens. Honestly, not really puttable. I realize this is necessary for the long-term health of the course, but the rate should reflect the conditions of the course - it was not worth $89.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Amazing greens and great value

1st time playing here. I only have 2 grievances on the course. The pace of place was slightly slow. My group of 2 had a Saturday 9am tee time. After the first couple of holes, we ended up having to wait 3 to 5 minutes each hole for the group in front of to finish up. Our pace if play was ~4.5 hours. This is considerably better than the Avery Ranch, Teravista, and Falconhead tee times. I would compare the quality of this course to those. My second "grievance" is that some of the fairways were really hilly. So not really a knock. Everything else was great. The staff was friendly and upheld course rules. The Marshalls and beverage cart came around very frequently. The greens were maybe the best I've played on in austin. I'll be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

So overpriced

This course used to be a great value, now it’s overhyped overpriced

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Usually better than this...

We paid a rather high $89, assuming it was the highest weekend/holiday rate. The greens had been punched and were not good at all. This course is barely worth this rate when the greens are good, but certainly not when the greens are bad. The tee boxes are also not good. The fairways were generally ok, but hadn't been mowed and were a little long. The pro/staff are very friendly, but I wish we had known the condition of the greens... should have asked.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shadow Glen- terrible condition

Great layout but the condition of the course was terrible. Dead spots and weeds everywhere. Looked like it hadn’t been watered in a month.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course was in good shape, some rough spots but what course doesn’t have some in this Texas heat. Only real complaint was the older gentlemen in the shop was constantly on his phone while checking me in but all the other staff was extremely nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Greens

Above average greens as far as public golf in Austin. Some rough patches here and there throughout the course but that’s Texas golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Fun course, nice layout, greens and fairways in great shape, tee boxes need work, but it’s been hot and no rain for awhile.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value course in the Austin area

This course is in pretty good condition, the greens rolls nicely and has plenty of dog legs. I also love the amount of water and at this price point I would say it is one of the best options in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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