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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
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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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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 10
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Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice course, but I would expect a lot more for the price of $70. Fairways needed to be cut. Greens weren’t in the best of shape . These two issues can easily be fixed but I will not play again for that price this course is nice at $45 but not any higher.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens and tee boxes were in great shape for late November. The course was pretty wet from rain a few days earlier. Pace of played seemed slow, we waited on every hole, but we finished 18 in 4.25 hours so that's not too bad. Overall I will come and play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Loved the course. Good pace on the greens and fairways are beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fabulous

I liked the layout with the hills and changes in elevation. It offered risk reward shot making. The course was in great shape. I think it was one of the better conditioned courses in the area. The greens were in really nice condition. The staff was very friendly and very accommodating as I told them it was my first time playing there. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/29/2021

Thanks so much for your great review. We are so glad you had such a positive first time out! Hope to see you again soon

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Like Spanish Oaks

The course is a brilliant one. It's perfectly playable with pretty wide fairways and many quirks to keep you entertained all the way round. The complexity of the holes here regularly comes at the greens with some wonderful bunkering, intricate run-offs and undulations. While that will undoubtedly separate the strong players from the weak, it does so without humiliating anyone too early or punishing them too brutally.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/20/2021

Thank you for your excellent review! We are glad you had such a great experience on the course. Come back again soon!

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course needs some love

Every tee box was a disaster. The fairways hadn't been cut in weeks. The course was soaked! Puddles everywhere, and it hasn't rained in over a week. The course is just so poorly maintained, it was not worth the price. I've never seen fairways this bad. Every shot on the fairway was playing a club up because the grass was so thick.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/19/2021

Would love to see a picture of what you are complaining about. You sound frustrated from a bad round of golf. Also, you obviously have never played a course that has overseeded their fairways for winter. It takes water to grow grass. I would stick to courses that are thin, dry and dormant.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

worth the fee

Played the course on Monday and what a course

From arriving was greeted by the cheery professional in the pro shop who set us on our way. Althoogh very challenging at times we had a fabulous time, the course was immaculate. Quite hilly at times, but that's where th buggie comes in handy. Sent pics to my da and he canny believe the views.

A good pub, friendly, efficient staff, good pub grub., reasonably priced. Even a telly on the courtyard

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/21/2021

Thanks for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your time out here! We hope to see you again soon

Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Outing

Had a nice round at Shadow Glen. Very good conditions overall on a windy day. Course in nice shape and after we played around a group, we finished 18 in just over 3:15.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible conditions

Course was recently overseeded but they failed to mow their course before the heavy rains came through. The fairways were 2-3 inches long and there was standing puddles 3-4 days after it rained. Some of the greens were even partially mowed. I walked with another 2-some that played so slow it took us 2 1/2 hours without waiting to play the front 9. I ended up leaving at the turn.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/08/2021

Sorry that you did not enjoy your round and had such a poor experience. Unfortunately the rye grass has to grow to a certain height before it can be cut, and we understand that this doesn't create ideal conditions in the short run. However it's a small price to pay to have the best fairways in town all winter long. Come back in a month and you will be glad you did

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

The fairway was mowed but had grass clumps were everywhere. Also many tee box were not mowed. This course is challenging enough with natural hazards. Do not need added troubles.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I thought the lawnmowers were broken

The fairways and green were shaggy, Nearly lost a ball in the middle of the fairway. Recent over seeding was the explanation. I enjoyed the layout though. Hopefully will give the course another crack.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good challenge and great pace

I’ve played here twice now - they have overseeded meaning the tee boxes are hairy and the greens are very slow, probably like everywhere at the minute.

They actually have marshals on the course and the players here play pretty quick, at least in the early morning.

I had a cart waiting for me as soon as I got out of my car - classy touch.

Hoping the greens pick up some speed soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course not in great condition

For the price paid, would have expected the course to be in better condition. It had been overseeded everywhere so tall grass from tee boxes to greens. It was was so overwatered there were puddles and mud everywhere and it was cart path only. Would have been nice to know about this before booking because conditions were so poor we ended up just playing 9 holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/28/2021

Sorry we did not meet your expectations. We have to let the rye grass grow to a certain height before the first cut. The day you played was also the last day that the temp got above 80 so we watered more than normal the night before. We understand this can affect conditions in the short term so we can bring above average conditions all winter long.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice pre-flight diversion

Course was a little wet and the fairways a little "fuzzy" but very enjoya ble to play. Pace of play could have been better but there were several marshalls on the course to help move players along. Would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/24/2021

Dear u6103539,

We are glad you enjoyed the course. The reason things were moving a bit slow is because it was cart path only, and the reason it was cart path only is because we recently overseeded the fairways and teeboxes in preparation for winter. While we let the ryegrass grow in, we aren't able to cut the fairways as short as we like and we also have to water the crap out of them which is why it was a bit wet out there. A bit of a nuisance in the short run but well worth it.

Come back in 6 weeks and it will feel like a completely different golf course

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