ShadowGlen Golf Club
About
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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Photo submitted by Dennis4435 on 03/05/2026
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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
Course was in great shape.Bunkers ned a lot of work.
Distraction
Too many distractions. Maintenance, lawn mower, refreshment carts in my eye line.
Very good condition
Staff was great. Condition of course is very good. Greens and fairways were very good especially considering the heat of summer. Layout is fun. A great value. Highly recommend.
Good condition
Overall the tee boxes and greens were in excellent condition. All the fairways were in very good condition as well.
Shadowglen
Had a very good time. Used my new clubs. Course was in very good shape.
Gem in Manor
This golf course is a special place off the beaten path. I enjoy my time playing this course so much and I am looking into their monthly memberships. When you are on a hole that is the only hole you see which in my opinion is the sign of a great golf course. Each hole is unique and has great character. The trees that surround the course on the front nine give the green entry a fun challenge. The water on the back nine completes the course and gives it a nice well-rounded feel. Overall, great experience and the course certainly has some scoring opportunities the more you play it. Have fun!
Fantastic Place
Folks I have taken up gold about 6 months ago. The staff here is so friendly and caring and due this, I finally signed up to be a member. Sometimes the atmosphere outweighs the cost. The last couple of months they have put the course in tip top shape! I play with many different people and they agree the course is in optimal condition, and guess what....they are doing more! So come on out and enjoy this course and engage their friendly staff.
Very fun with difficulty
This course is well taken care of. The greens are solid and have good grass coverage. The fairways were playable every shot. The staff was welcoming and they have beverage cart service. Great place to play
Great course!
Course is nice and a great challenge! For the price it’s one of the best deals in Austin. Go play it!!
Very scenic and challenging
First time playing. Not a great folder but really enjoyed the round. V the fairways (those few times I found them) were in great shape. Good greens as well. I lost a lot of balls as this is truly a then. Lots of hills, looked like moguls on the black diamond. Seriously I think anyone would have a great time here and for the price it can't be best. Also a great start as well.
Great value and fun
This was my first time playing the course. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The fee included the cart and range balls. There were several signs for the different tee areas to direct you so that you could enjoy the course. It was fun with a mix of scoreable holes and difficult holes. I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to playing it again soon.
worth the drive!
ShadowGlenn has always been a top-notch course and with the current $30 green fee, it is hard to stay away. The course is in great Texas summer conditions. The fairways are green and firm. The greens roll true. Overall, the course is definitely worth the drive and price.
Nice deal!
Very nice golf course for the price - this is the best condition I have seen it in many years. Tough golf course as well.... I play to a 2 handicap and this thing is all you can handle from the tips!
Tough
First time here and will certainly be back whenever I’m in the area. The course has a very challenging layout with water, bunkers, trees, and doglegs strategically placed to force you to play accurate shots. It is also a long course, most par 4’s were well over 400 yards! Although it was fun, I lost quite a few balls.
The course conditions were good but not great, there were some really dry bare patches(mainly on the sides of the fairayways) and there were also some flooded areas. The greens were in great condition but also really tough, they are not easy to read. Overall very happy with the course. It is also a great value for the price
Love this track, but you gotta be able to hit the ball
This was only my second time playing here. I love the layout, lots of shot challenges, pick the right club or pay, not every tee shot is a driver. That said, if you can't hit reasonably straight or get off the tee with a decent carry distance, you will hate this course and lose a lot of balls. there are also some blind shots that necessitate either course knowledge or a good GPS program.
On the right path
Staff is always fantastic from the clubhouse to the cart guys. Course is getting better and the greens are in great shape. Tee boxes are a choice to make on this course as it can be challenging depending on what you choose to play. They have a sign to give you an idea as to which to choose based off of your handicap.
Nothing good about this course
Very disappointed with this course. For one they seemed like they were pretty strict about pace of play as it is all over there scorecard that it should take no longer than 4:30 for a round It took us almost 6:00 hours to finish. There is no course layout on the scorecard, when I went to ask for one, the person wanted to charge me for a simple course layout copied on a sheet of paper that you couldn’t see anything. There were several other things that I was very disappointed in, but I probably don’t have enough space to write it all.
Excellent Layout
My first time to play this course after having played most courses in the Austin area over the past 30+ years. I was impressed. Very interesting layout. Much more picturesque than I expected. Some quite challenging shots that require thought and strategy, especially on the front nine. I will definitely return.