ShadowGlen GC: Aerial
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3.7
1417 Reviews (1417)
5 Stars
448
4 Stars
588
3 Stars
206
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
83
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
74.7%
Recommend this course
1156 out of 1417 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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3.8
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.9%
Recommend this course
60 out of 79 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

3.7
1417 Reviews (1417)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nothing but good things to say

This was my first time at this course and I normally don't write reviews for places but I was extremely impressed with ShadowGlen. The staff was all young and friendly, the driving range had lush grass and nice new range balls, not common at a lot of public courses. The starter got us out on time and we thoroughly enjoyed the playing the course. It is very beautiful but challenging and requires a lot of diversity with regards to hitting different trajectories. It was cold when we teed off then got hot and windy so not the easiest day to score but we will be back. Quality golfing experience without the uptight feel at a lot of places

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course is in excellent shape for late January

We played during the week for a "hot deal" rate and most certainly got our money's worth. The greens and tee boxes were in great shape. The fairway grass was thick, green, and mowed to a nice height. Pace of play was good; we were neither pushed or pushing others. I will play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Windy weather

Solid!

Great course, for this time of year wow was it in good shape tee to green. Friendly service from the staff, ad man whichever pro was working the shop in morning was down on range after and I've never seen a better golf swing. Kid must hit carry it 340. All in all we'll be coming out here more often they check all the boxes

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

ShadowGlen is the moooove

Yo this place is legit, best golf course to play on weekends if you're in the 26-35 range. Great young staff, they got a stellar beer selection and play good music, Bev cart service is always great. Oh ya and the course is pretty sick too back 9 is top 3 in atx great risk/reward finishing hole and its in arguably best shape of any course in town right now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Splendid

Championship course, beautifully overseeded, great conditions thru-out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful Round of golf

Conditions were pleasing from tee box to greens. First time visitor who thoroughly enjoyed each hole's layout. Certainly at a disadvantage, but will try to master the course again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

This course is in great shape and is an awesome layout. Quite possibly my favorite course in Austin right now. Just a great overall day, round went quick as nobody was out on course except for their teaching pro who is a PGA tour caliber player and drives it about 360 which was fun to see.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent conditions for late January!

It may be late January, but the course was in excellent condition. The fairway were green and the fairway lies were just right. Greens and tee boxes were also in very nice shape. My playing partner and I finished in just under 4 hours. The course is tough, but not unreasonably so. I will be returning for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course overall

Nice enjoyable round today. Only slight negatives are tee areas are small and get chewed up quite a bit. Also, only saw one trash can and ball washer the entire round.

May explain some of the cans and trash seen in some of the rough areas. Would help to have several of them around the course.

Playing from the white tees much easier for a senior like myself.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course

Overall very nice course. Only complaint is tee areas are small and not in very great shape. Fairways very nice for this time of year and greens in nice condition also.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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