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3.6
1403 Reviews (1403)
5 Stars
442
4 Stars
582
3 Stars
205
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
72.3%
Recommend this course
1144 out of 1403 reviews
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4.1
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 26 reviews
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3.6
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.7%
Recommend this course
56 out of 77 reviews
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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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3.6
1403 Reviews (1403)

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Great course as always. Pace of play was great. Great service in the clubhouse as well as out on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/09/2018:
Wonderful! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and that you were able to play at a good pace. We're also pleased that our staff left a great impression on you. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I am a fan!

Best value for a challenge around Austin. Always well maintained. A little muddy in the winter but they keep up with it great. Staff is fantastic. Pace of play is 4 hrs even on weekend. Looking forward to playing it in top condition in the spring. I love the club caddies on the cart. Just that little extra I am looking for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/09/2018:
Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We're pleased that you were able to play at a great pace and that you found us to be a good value. We appreciate your feedback and we can't wait to have you back again soon at ShadowGlen!
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 01/10/2018:
Great! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shadow Glen

The layout of this course is very good. Winter time condition on back nine some of the tees had over seeding done. Which looked nice! During growing season I am sure this course looks great. Greens were in pretty good shape for winter.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/04/2018:
Thank you for your review! We're glad that you enjoyed our layout and our course conditions. We look forward to having you back at ShadowGlen once it gets a bit warmer!
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good but challenging course.

Fast greens and tight lies this time of year really test the short game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/26/2017:
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed your round with us and that our course conditions met your expectations. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shadow Glen

The greens were OK they left the water running a few holes pretty wet also the leaves and sand on green

Need to be blown off daily

Good round

Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 12/14/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us and we appreciate your feedback on our greens. We hope to have you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not for rookies

It is a very challenging course that we decided to play on it often. Hard but yeah, can’t get better without challenges.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/12/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge that it presented. We look forward to having you back more in the future!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course - Not Great Pace

Pace of play on this particular day was terrible. I teed off around 1:20 and had to quite on 17 because of light. There were groups in front of us and behind us who had to leave early as well. I presume the culprit was a slower group ahead of us. A group behind me on 16 hit into us before we left the 16 green. I was not pleased when I left the course.

The golf at this course is great and the staff is super awesome. Please take a look into marshaling the slower groups.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 12/06/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We do apologize that the pace of play was a little slow. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to work on this. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenge!!

Always love playing this course. Course is in great shape. A challenge as always. Can’t wait to get back to the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/28/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed the challenge that our layout presented. We can't wait to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
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 Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/28/2017:
Wonderful! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive

I live all the way out by Steiner Ranch. This drive is a good 45 mins from my place. However, Its worth the drive. Every time I've played here its been roughly $30-35. Below some of the Austin munis and well below the more expansive courses . The course is in great shape. The greens had a few bad spots but those were only around the edges of the greens. The course has some really challenging holes but who doesn't like a challenge. The carts are one of the better ones that I've used around here. Has a USB port which definitely helped keep my phone charged while using my golf app and the UT game. Also at the end of my rounds here a gentleman washes my clubs while I finish my putts. Nice little bonus that other courses do not do. 100% will play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 11/28/2017:
Excellent! We're thrilled that you found us to be worth the drive and that you enjoyed our course conditions. We're also glad that you enjoyed the challenge our course presented. We look forward to having you back again at ShadowGlen!
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Greens were on the soft side but rollsd true. Management company continues to upgrade the couse by clearing brush and mowing tall weeds encroaching the rough. Some of the yardages are odf when you compare the card, golf hole sign and markers in the fairway back to thw tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/28/2017:
Great! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your review. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

There are some quirky holes that have hidden valleys and slopes that make it hard to navigate the course if you have not played it before.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/14/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We appreciate your review and look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/08/2017:
Great! Glad you enjoyed your time with us at ShadowGlen!
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 11/02/2017:
Awesome! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/31/2017:
Great! Glad you enjoyed your time with us at ShadowGlen!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shadow Glen

Friendly staff. Course was in good condition. Pace of play was very slow

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/27/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed our course conditions and we're pleased that our staff left a great impression on you. We apologize that the pace of play was a little slow and we will use your review to improve on this matter. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course with bad golfers

1. Course Condition: Good

The course overall is in good condition. There are patches where St. Augustine type of grass / weed growing on parts of fairway and rough.

2. Golfers: Bad. They need few marshals to oversee the pace of play!

There was a 5 some playing (3 groups ahead of my tee time). Then the group just in front of us seemed to have no knowledge about golf etiquette- throwing golf clubs around, driving carts 5 yards off the green, leaving the cart in the middle of fairway and finish the hole, "Walked" back to the cart to drive off, and the list goes on. Played in the Friday morning, and the round lasted nearly 5 hours.

Overall great course with friendly staff. Great value for the money. But need to take care of these ignorant players on the course with marshals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Wonderful! We're glad that you enjoyed our course conditions, but we apologize about the golfers you encountered and the pace of play. Our staff tries their best to make multiple rounds to keep everyone moving at a good pace. We appreciate your review and will make sure to address this matter. Again, thank you for your review and we hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Greens

We played on Monday morning 10/16/17. Austin hot weather finally broke, temperature was perfect.

The greens were awesome. This is the way all greens should be. Great time!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/19/2017:
Excellent! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions and that the weather was good for your round. We can't wait to have you back again for your next!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course Marshall's

The marshalls need to do a better job monitoring players. We had a group hit on the green while we were still putting (3 times). We complained to the marshall and even called the pro shop, but nothing was done. This will be the last time I play at this course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/19/2017:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that our staff did not provide you with the customer service that we strive to provide all of our guests. Our staff tries their best to keep everyone at a good pace of play. We appreciate your feedback and will use your review to help us improve. Thank you again and we hope you will give us another try in the future!
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