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3.6
1402 Reviews (1402)
5 Stars
442
4 Stars
582
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
73.3%
Recommend this course
1144 out of 1402 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
16
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
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 reviews
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3.6
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.7%
Recommend this course
56 out of 77 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
1402 Reviews (1402)

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Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great shape!

Course in fantastic shape, greens true, quick and challenging. Fairways are super, definitely recommend!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shadow Glen

Course in good condition. You have to get out early for a decent pace of play. Expect 5 hours plus in afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways a little long but a great course

Great course for a good weekend price near Austin.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day on green fairways

Fairways were lush, therefore played longer than anticipated . Enjoyed the layout and the company!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/19/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/19/2021

Thanks for your great review. We appreciate you noticing all of the improvements we have made. We're just getting started!

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