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3.7
1413 Reviews (1413)
5 Stars
447
4 Stars
586
3 Stars
206
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
74.2%
Recommend this course
1153 out of 1413 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.6%
Recommend this course
19 out of 23 reviews
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3.7
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
74.7%
Recommend this course
62 out of 83 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

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Reviews

3.7
1413 Reviews (1413)

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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Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Should have read reviews before coming out

I had high hopes for this course. Looked on website and was thoroughly intrigued. Came out with wife and my brother and his wife, neither of our wives play often yet we were constantly waiting on group ahead of us to hit... We brought this up to a Marshall yet he didn't appear to do anything and was non existent for most of our round. Back 9 smelled like weed and also our cart was disgusting and had what looked to be like soda or juice spilled in console area to the point that it was sticky and gross and had cigarette tobacco flakes sticking to it, and it also maybe had bolts loose somewhere as it was rattling the entire time. Course itself was beat up, fairways especially. None of bunkers were raked not sure if that's group in front of us fault or not but pretty annoying when you pay $200 for your wife and you for rounds, water and a beer and snack, range balls and a bag of tees. Maybe I'm just being harsh as a ClubCorp member? But honestly I feel like this course could be really cool it just needs a management company and some investment

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Summer in Texas conditions

Fairways were pretty beat up and very dry. Greens were shaggy and slow. Bunkers were hard-packed with very little sand. The pace of play was great since we only saw 5-6 other people out there. It was 105... Good price and value if you just want to get out and play. Lower your expectations on the conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Potential

This course has a great layout, and tons of potential. The greens were in pretty good shape, although a little bumpy and slow for my taste. However, the rest of the course was not in good shape.

For the price, I assumed that the fairways would be in good shape, but not the case. I realize there is a drought ongoing, but you would think the rates would be reduced to reflect that.

The bunkers were in terrible shape as well. They were a mix of no sand, wet clayey sand, and some filled with water.

Cool layout, lots of potential, but in terrible shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace

Friday morning round took 5 hours. Tons of marshals on the course (I saw one every other hole it seemed) yet no explanation why the pace is slow. Guess that’s what you get when they book tee times 9 minutes apart. Greens had been punched and sanded, some fairways had issues with no grass in areas but overall in decent shape considering the lack of rain.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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

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
Verified Purchaser
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
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