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ShadowGlen Golf Club
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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
Interesting layout
Back nine has interesting holes. Greens needed to be mowed but great value and great staff
Banged for your Buck
If you want to pay $100 for a goat track…. Go ahead.
No excuses for how horrible their greens are. Every time I've gone they have been in horrible shape.
Shadowglen East of Austin Gem
Solid course and round. Discounted rates for punched greens, the post Memorial Day rains are helping the greens recover nicely.
Best for the money in a 50 mile radius
I wish they had shower supplies and towels, so we can get ready for work without having to go back to the house
Tough
Greens were rough and the price was too high. The pace of play was bad too many people for 7 min starts
Shadow Glen
The course has gotten better but the price has far outpaced the quality. It’s not a 100 course
Worth a twilight rate
The course conditions were below average. Couple of the greens were very patchy, all of them fairly bumpy. Pace of play was brutal, had a 3:30 tee time and only got to finish 16 by 8 when we were told to bring carts in.
In my opinion, it was worth the $55 twilight rate but wouldn’t pay full price
Bad condition
I’m not one for bad reviews but it seems like they’ve given up on this course.
Sketchy Conditions
Played on a hot, windy day. Recent reviews noted that the greens were not pristine, and that’s what we found. Staff said they had a freeze last winter. Hopefully, the greens will come back more, because the overall layout is pretty good.
Staff is friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was good. They have a drive-through snack bar at the turn. Course has a grass driving range and an unspectacular short game practice area.
Pace of play was around 4:45 because we waited on the group ahead of us on every hole. Marshall might have been able to a little more to speed them up.
Front nine is pretty open and mostly flat. Back nine is very different. It has more elevation change with some narrower fairways.
If they can get the greens back, it will be a much better experience.
A Little Dissappointing
Since having 2 separate knee replacement surgeries in 2024, this has been my most frequented course. I suppose the short distance white tees favor my golf rehab with new legs. Unfortunately, this last round was a bit disappointing. The greens were a bit fuzzy and the grass on the tee boxes was longer than usual. Maybe the maintenance was late due to recent rains, so grace given. Back to the greens ... several have some bad spots where the grass has gone, making puts very unpredictable. Also you can see some weeds present in the grain of the greens. I hope this gets rectified. I like playing this course. Joe, the starter, is a great human being!!!
Holes too tricky unless you are a mountain goat!
4 holes on side of canyons just kill a solid round and it is very depressing
I will avoid course for better options.
Steer clear for now
Greens are in awful condition, not at all worth the price they are currently charging. Crazy paying 90$ to put on some Blackhawk grade greens.
Beautiful course
Really enjoyed how stunning this course is. Very scenic. The conditions were pretty bad but I think there’s a water issue. I’d definitely play again just for the views
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