ShadowGlen Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7174 yards | 74.2 | 139 |
| Bronze | 72 | 6629 yards | 72.7 | 132 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6047 yards | 74.6 | 142 |
| White | 72 | 6047 yards | 69.7 | 126 |
| Green | 72 | 4898 yards | 64.5 | 105 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4898 yards | 72.0 | 130 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.9/142 | 399 | 477 | 419 | 578 | 343 | 223 | 446 | 183 | 513 | 3581 | 416 | 472 | 587 | 446 | 415 | 210 | 561 | 142 | 344 | 3593 | 7174 |
| Bronze M: 72.8/139 | 377 | 444 | 390 | 543 | 315 | 195 | 414 | 152 | 468 | 3298 | 396 | 453 | 544 | 406 | 392 | 190 | 529 | 117 | 309 | 3336 | 6634 |
| Blue M: 70.8/137 | 359 | 343 | 359 | 506 | 303 | 173 | 380 | 146 | 439 | 3008 | 381 | 433 | 523 | 401 | 381 | 170 | 510 | 112 | 256 | 3167 | 6175 |
| White M: 68.1/131 W: 73.4/132 | 354 | 324 | 320 | 444 | 298 | 128 | 375 | 131 | 421 | 2795 | 305 | 407 | 460 | 386 | 355 | 151 | 449 | 106 | 221 | 2840 | 5635 |
| Green M: 64.6/123 W: 69.1/126 | 262 | 319 | 280 | 439 | 269 | 123 | 277 | 118 | 322 | 2409 | 261 | 401 | 399 | 331 | 262 | 146 | 393 | 84 | 212 | 2489 | 4898 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 12 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 |
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Reviewer Photos
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3rd Hole Photo submitted by JohnnyBoy49 on 09/14/2025
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#2 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#6 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#7 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#10 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#14 - One of the best greens Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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#17 Photo submitted by keithben on 04/05/2025
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Photo submitted by mrsamedmonson85 on 04/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Dico20 on 07/19/2024
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View from the #2 tee. Photo submitted by batboygareth on 07/04/2023
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Photo submitted by brettbsb on 05/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u5729650 on 05/09/2023
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Photo submitted by mayocn on 12/06/2021
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Photo submitted by mayocn on 12/06/2021
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by holtjh1970 on 12/21/2020
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Photo submitted by u000006109997 on 04/16/2020
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Number 3, par 5 Photo submitted by golfmonkie on 02/23/2014
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Our annual Thanksgiving outing Photo submitted by Stephen8107821 on 12/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Robert4498302 on 09/18/2013
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Photo submitted by Rwvette on 08/15/2013
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Par 3, I made birdie on this one, nice oddly shaped bunkers on most holes Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Greens are in excellent shape Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Nicely manicured tee boxes Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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View from the tee on hole #1, forgiving lush fairways Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Another beautiful green, I missed that putt (argh!) Photo submitted by islstl on 08/02/2013
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Photo submitted by golfin72 on 04/16/2013
Great shape!
Course in fantastic shape, greens true, quick and challenging. Fairways are super, definitely recommend!!
Challenging but fair layout
Played in January and was pleased with the fairways over seeded with winter rye. Hole layout was well thought out and challenging due to the rolling terrain. Multiple tees to accommodate all skill levels. Two thumb up.
Shadow Glen
Course in good condition. You have to get out early for a decent pace of play. Expect 5 hours plus in afternoon.
Value
This course is a great value. The fairways and t-boxes are over seeded for winter. The greens need to be mowed and rolled but they are still good and roll true, just slow.
Staff is friendly and courteous.
The problem with the grill is that they don't sell liquor but they won't let you bring in your own alcohol even though in Texas it is legal to BYOB to a place that only sells beer and wine.
Great course!
Great layout and in really good shape. There were workers on the course at the time but they were friendly. The only thing is we missed holes # 5 &6 due to poor signage. Caused confusion but it was too late by the time we found out. Please make signage more clear. Overall one of my favorites in the area!
It was a windy day
And I lost 6 balls.. in the water, trees, bushes, crevices… but for the price of $38 it was a great day to practice.
Cart: bring your own tees, water and towel. No gps
Bunkers: actually sand!
Bathrooms: as a woman there is only one in the clubhouse at the turn to 10… not good..
Tees, fairways, greens: need work but I was fine with it bc I paid so little.
I recommend if you want to practice- completely worth it!
Beautiful Course
First time I play at Shadow Glen and the fairways were fantastic. Course is challenging enough but this being my first time there were some holes where I didn't know the landscape. On a couple of holes the greens were hard to see after the first shot. Greens were slow due to new sand on the greens. I will go back in the spring.
Nice day on green fairways
Fairways were lush, therefore played longer than anticipated . Enjoyed the layout and the company!
Not for the better gollfer
The fairways are over 2 inches high. The greens are slow sandy with sprigs of grass. The layout of the course is good and staff is very friendly.Not for the better gofer good luck making a putt. tee off at 2 did not finish 14 holes.
Jewel!
Great, challenging course. Played the bronze, likely played about 300 yards longer than card. Very little roll on the fairways because they were lush and likely haven’t been cut for some time. Greens were a little sandy but nothing that caused putts to jump offline. A little tricky to read, but that made the challenge. Last par 5 on back was an absolute beast, into the wind, with blind approach. Not quite sure I could figure out how to play in 5 rounds. If you avoid bunkers, you are alright. Staff very friendly and welcoming. 74 degrees on 12/22, seriously nice! Can’t wait to play again when fairways are cut and firmer.
Decent for the (discounted) price
So, first off, I got a deal time AND had a promo code so I only paid about $20. Now, for that price, I feel like it was a fair deal. But, had I paid what looks to be their regular price (~$50) I would've been very annoyed and unimpressed. Course was in decent shape and had a decent layout but was otherwise pretty average. Staff were friendly and helpful. If you can get a deal time or you have a good promo code, I would recommend it if you're just trying to get out and play some golf.
One of my favorites.
The course has improved greatly over the past few years. It has become one of my favorites. Very challanging and in great condition.
Thanks for your great review. We appreciate you noticing all of the improvements we have made. We're just getting started!
You should check out our Player Development Program. For $59/month you get unlimited range balls and use of practice facility, you can play 7 days a week after 1PM for $20, or Monday-Friday for $32 before 1PM.