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3.8
1433 Reviews (1433)
5 Stars
452
4 Stars
596
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
93
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
76.1%
Recommend this course
1168 out of 1433 reviews
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3.9
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.1%
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25 out of 32 reviews
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4.1
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.5%
Recommend this course
53 out of 65 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
1433 Reviews (1433)

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 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!

Played On
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
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
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
Played On
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
Played On
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!

Played On
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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