Harvey Penick Golf Campus

Little slow but a good way to get away for a few hours.

I have been away from the game for years because of health. This was my first round in several years. Course provided sufficient challenge plus an opportunity for success and encouragement. Most enjoyable. Jp

I'd never played the 9-hole course here, only used the driving range and the three-hole pitch 'n putt. I'd even foot-golf'd here before but never pegged it. I live near Hancock, another 9-hole course of similar length, so I usually forget about this place. I'm glad I finally played it.

Comparing it to Hancock, which is about 2,400 yards vs. HPGC's 2,100, it's a tricky site to route a golf course thanks to Walnut Creek and other wetlands. I heard it flooded a few years ago. While the conditions are a step below the Austin munis, the greens here are faster and better to putt than Hancock (which has thick rye grass in the cool months and basically sand in the summertime).There are numerous sets of tees and with six par 3s you can give your mid-irons a workout. The 6th hole is long and narrow and requires a forced carry over the creek. It is no cakewalk.

I was the only one on the course on a weekday afternoon and played it twice, hitting tons of practice shots. I felt nice solitude and enjoyed the many bridges.

As the city of Austin debates Hancock's future, they are considering plans not all that different from what is already at Harvey Penick. And with Bluebonnet Hill closed for good, the east side needs this place more now. I plan to be back a lot this year to play both the 9-hole course and three-hole practice course.

This course is cheap to play. The course is haggard to say the least. The greens are like a motocross track and impossible to play on. Because of the soccer ball golf, the course is all mismatched w Hole numbers. There are few yardage markers on the course and the score card is no help. The check in guy was great and very helpful. Trying to teach a kid on this course I would recommend bringing your own yardage scope, so they can figure out the distances on their clubs. .

Very good staff. Good golf carts. Terrible greens. Overall two stars for being open in Covid 19 season and complying health requirements. Its still the worst golf course I've played.

Knowing ahead of time that this was a short course with six par threes and three par fours, I knew I would not be hitting my driver but would have time to work on my 7 8 9 and wedges. They just aerated 5 greens so be aware of that. Overall I got what I expected and thought the value was very good. That they were open, had carts and and everything about Harvey Penick and the First Tee program are good for our community made this a worthwhile place to drop in.

It's a great course for beginners and those learning. The greens are rough as always, but a good short course setup to play twice for 18.

For what you pay to walk this little 9-hole gem it's a great value. It's a 9-hole with three par 4's and the rest are par 3's. There are a few challenging shots where you need to decide whether to lay up crossing a creek or go for it. The greens were very hard and fast, but the tee boxes and fairways were fine. The course shares an 18-hole foot golf course, so it can be a little confusing as to which flag is your flag from the tee box, and tees are not marked, so use an app to figure out where you are on the course. Price of play doesn't include range balls, but a bucket is $6. I walked it and had a nice little day to myself.

If you love Par-3s then this course is for you. Obviously this course has some maintenance issues, but what do you expect. Do not book on Sat mornings as they have a kids golf program and the course is overrun with walking groups of 8yr olds!

We had soccer/foot golfers walking up on us constantly. We could enjoy actually golfing because crowds of foot golfers were so constant and loud

The workers are great. The course was in good condition except it was the time the greens are sanded.

This is a great place for beginners or the casual, infrequent golfer. The course is short - loaded with par 3s - and you share fairways with foot golfers who many times bring their children and dogs. The pace is slow. The cart paths are made of dirt, rocks, and ruts. There's no air conditioning or ice for drinks. It's blue collar golf. Having said all that, the greens were in great shape, challenging but true. Lots of contours, too. The tee boxes were hard as concrete - bring a hammer and nail for starter holes! Overall, it's a great place to work on your short game, if you're not in a hurry.

Awesome place,greens a little slow ,but they roll excellent

I would’ve hoped for it to mention that it was a nine hole rather than 18 hold course

Fun par 30 short course. Maybe one driver hole but it is a good course to work on iron and wedge shots

The greens need some work to just be consistent. I don’t expect them to be perfect but the lack of consistency certainly made putting more difficult. Course is fun and plays fast and definitely worth the money to get your practice in.