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3.8
1430 Reviews (1430)
5 Stars
451
4 Stars
595
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
76.5%
Recommend this course
1166 out of 1430 reviews
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4.0
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
79.3%
Recommend this course
23 out of 29 reviews
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4.1
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.8%
Recommend this course
53 out of 64 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
1430 Reviews (1430)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Really Nice Course

Really great course for the cost. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the back nine layout. Very scenic with all the different elevations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Go-To Course

Available tee times, great value, fun staff, and consistently good conditions!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exceptional staff

I've played golf all over the world. I've been treated well at most of the courses I've played and seldom had a negative experience. This course has the nicest staff I have ever interacted with. The shop staff starter and cart attendant were second to none the best. Joe the starter might be the nicest human I've ver met.

The course was a great value. We played it out of season so the rough was dormant. I would love to play it during peak time. It was fun and challenging. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice fairways and great greens

The golf bag receptionist in the backdrop zone brought the cart to my car and gave me a free practice ball ticket. On arrival, it was a pleasant service. The fairway seemed to need water, but it was managed, and the green was in excellent condition. The bunker was also managed with soft sand. There were challenging holes, and the difficulty level of the green was rather difficult. It is not an easy course for those who have difficulty walking because there are holes with limited access to the cart. This is the most satisfying Texas golf in recent years.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 205
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course!

Hadn’t played here in years, has a little more to offer via challenges than the Austin munis. We played through a couple groups for a sub 4 hour round, would recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Best condition I have seen it in

Played on new years. $60 hot deal at 10 am. (They let me out early by myself) Greens were in the best condition I have seen at Shadowglenn. (used to be a member) course was very green. Played 18 holes in. 2 hours and 30 mins. Only 1 other group on the course. It’s back on my list to frequently head to.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Gem just outside of Austin

Haven’t played much golf in ATX, but went to sneak a round in after landing at the airport.

Called the pro shop and had a few asks that were met with easy yes’s and no problems. Ian and Marshall were awesome and super helpful.

Course was in great shape, greens were rolling pure and fairways well maintained.

Would definitely play here again the next time I am in ATX.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Texas Advisor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fairways and Greens good conditions. Odd that the groundkeepers where spreading fertilize and watering tee boxes so late in the morning.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course!

Great course just played this morning love the elevation changes. It is a pretty challenging course but it’s taken care of well. Only thing was this morning when I played the tee boxes really need cut

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course played nice

Had a great day at Shawdow Glen today. Cous was in good condition, greens played nice and fairways were good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I wish the cart girls would take cash…???

I would give a perfect review even with all the new construction, but the cart girls don’t take cash and I wish they would have a bigger shower and locker room and a steam room and a sauna make it charge more and I would pay it so I could play and then go back to work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Course Repair

$109 to play a half take. Care of course please do better

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bad Marshall, ok conditions.

Played last Sunday, 10/5 teeing off at 8:20, our PoP was 4hr and 20 minutes.

3 of us, paired up with a single. Nice guy - not a great golfer. Slowed us down considerably.

I’m a mid handicaper, play once a week and was having a career day. Ended up shooting a 78. Btw - I think the course rating/slope on this place is way too juiced. Not a lot going on with the greens. On hole 7, a marshall swung by and asked us to speed it up. I appreciate that always and told him we’d do our best. Mind you - we hadn’t seen a group within a hole of us on the entire front. And we were paired up with not a great golfer.

Here’s the issue - on the back, we saw no one behind us for at least a hole or a hole and a half. Never saw a single group. On 16, the marshall gives us an absolute earful. A lecture for 3-4 minutes. Slowing us down more. I asked him if anyone is behind us and the guy reaches out of his cart and grabs me by the shoulder to continue on with his lecture. At one point insinuating we might not be welcome back. Give me a break, buddy. We clearly weren’t the problem - no one was within a hole of us. Don’t touch me. Go find the problem and solve it.

The course itself is fine. Some interesting holes. Greens were in ok shape, decent tee box coverage. Not a lot of break in any putts. Didn’t hit into a bunker once so can’t comment on the sand. Facilities are good. Everyone else was nice but giving us a lecture on 16, slowing us down more is just a waste of time. We finished under 4 hours and 30 mins. I shot a 78 and no one was behind us all day. Focus on problems not irritating your patrons who are playing good golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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