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.
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Golfer 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
Golfer Reviews
Nice course
Great layout and played long with a 3 club wind. A few blind shots might have cost me a stroke or 2. Nice greens would love to play it in the summer.
Shadowglen Round
One of the consistently better public courses in Austin in my opinion. Greens roll true, fairways are good and the rough is actually grass. Practice facilities are solid.
Only complaint is that is doesn't drain very well if there's been a lot of rain.
Terrific! We're thrilled that our conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed our practice facilities. We're honored that you consider us one of the better public courses in Austin and we can't wait to have you back again soon at ShadowGlen!
Course closed
The pro shop called me the day of my tee time to tell me that they were closing the course due to rain. When GolfNow called them to ask if they did close they were told no they were open. So now I got charged $134 for not playing a course that was closed.
Thank you for your review! We apologize for all the confusion regarding your tee time. We've contacted GolfNow to confirm that we were closed the day of your tee time and you should be getting your refund with the next new few days. Again, we are so sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for you patience!
My favorite course
I’ve been playing ShadowGlen for a few years. It’s great to see how much time and effort are being put into the course. The staff is the friendliest around, and the course has been in great shape. I love this course!!
Excellent! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and all the improvements we've been making. We're also pleased that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again soon for your next round!
C had a great time course is in great shape
Personal was great and so was the breakfast
Awesome! We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round with us!
Golf Balls
If you can’t hit straight your going to lose a lot of golf balls. Had beautiful shot but due to layout it was llost. There are so many hazards on so many holes. I will not play here again. Almost every hole has a hazard that has to be negotiated. Several have many. That’s my take.
Fun Course, Great Price, Some Weeds
This course can be challenging for all players. Great deal for the price. Course conditions are overall good with some beat up tee boxes and weedy fairways.
Great place to play
Live this course, it's well maintained and challenging!
Very fun layout
This course has it all for the money! Best public course around Austin in my opinion
The course had no tee markers and no hole descriptions. As first time players it was very difficult to maneuver around the course. The greens were very bumpy and did not roll true. I would not recommend this course for anyone without knowledge of its layout.
Best value in Austin area
ShadowGlen is a fine golf course by any standard and at almost any price and is fantastic value, the best in the Austin area. My wife and I played there all last winter and can't wait to get back. The course is long enough and tricky, especially in the Texas wind, and it's a short, easy drive from downtown. The staff epitomize Texas hospitality and good humor. The beer is cold and cheap and the clubhouse is cozy and unpretentious. Even the range and practice facilities are great. If you like your golf to be about golf rather than rich-guy frills and luxury, get out to Manor and tee it up.
Great course
Challenging course... front nine is more difficult than the back. Greens, fairways and even the T boxes are first class.
One of the best values in Austin
Course is always well maintained. Greens are always tough. Staff is always friendly, and the value is fantastic relative to the cost
Friday AM Great Pace
Great pace, good value. My 2-some teed off at 8:17 AM and finished in 3.5 hours. Had a single behind us on the front and we followed him on the back. Passed the Ranger twice, and that is about all the traffic we saw. It turned out to be 103 degrees that day, but we were off the course before the heat and home by noon.
Need a course marshall and not allow groups more than 4
Pace of play was ridiculously slow. The time of day that i tee’d off (1:14pm) made my round miserable with the amount of time that i had to wait to hit each shot. No marshall ever seen. Multiple parties with 5 people. Love this course though and will play again. Will plan for earlier tee time next time.
Lackluster round
Shadow is always a good choice for a reasonably priced golf course but I have to be honest it seems to have gone downhill this summer. Yes, the greens were aerated and bumpy which is totally understandable (FYI I would not play here until after 8/21). My concern is the overall course. The fairways are seeing clumps of crabgrass pop up and the transition from fairway to rough is unclear. The sandtraps barely have any sand.
All in all, I will try to make it back out later in the year but this time around it was a lackluster round.
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed the layout of our course and that our greens met your expectations. We look forward to having you back again for your next round!