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4.4
358 Reviews (358)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
117
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
88.7%
Recommend this course
326 out of 358 reviews
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4.6
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tempest stands out as the best-conditioned course in East Texas, with a challenging yet fair layout that keeps golfers coming back weekly. Friendly staff, quality practice areas, and strong overall value make every visit worthwhile.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7229 yards
Slope 120
Rating 73.7

Formerly known as Southern Hills Golf Club and Shallow Creek RV Park.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Webb Jeff Brauer (2018)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts 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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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4.4
358 Reviews (358)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only problem was pace of play.

Pace of play was slow. We got paired up with two other golfers. Luckily they were a good time. It took us 5 hours to play 18 holes. There were two groups in front of us and they pretty much set the pace. There were a ton of Marshalls on the course but the pace was never changed you just felt like you were being watched.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still waiting on Golf Now reimbursement

I was charged $404 for an 18 hole round for 4 players on Sunday 5-3-26, but had to reschedule to earlier in the day. Our initial tee time was 1:50P (for 4) but I rescheduled to 7:50A for 2 players several days in advance. When will I be reimbursed for rescheduling our tee time.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/07/2026

My apologies

I thought this comment was directed toward the GolfNow app.

Not very happy with being credited instead of refunded.

Will never use the app again.

Although we will likely be at tempest course again as it's a great course!

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Commented on 05/05/2026

Chris, Please reach out to Golfnow as they did the charge. I have checked what you were charged by Tempest and it was only for the two rounds at 7:50. Sorry about that. If you cant get resolved please reach out.

Tempest Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Green

Course is is great condition, and grass is lush and green. Lately have seen attention to details. Wish people would fix their own divots though. Staff are always helpful with customers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will definitely play Again…Great condition

Great layout…Greens were amazing

Challenging but fun track

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/24/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Early Spring Round

Found a great HOT DEAL, was skeptical because last time I played (1year 1/2 ago ) course was in horrible condition. Thats been fixed, course is in pretty good shape for this years weather conditions. Front nine played quick, then hit a road block on 11. Called the starter to ask if I could replay the front rather than sitting every hole waiting, they were very understanding and off I went . Played 18 in a little over 3 hours

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Fairways were cut so short felt like hitting off concrete. Pace of play was a mess 5 hour 20 minute round. Staff was incredible and the bar and grille bartender was awesome. Been in Texas for a month from Kansas City so was so hopeful to become a member may give it another try

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/26/2026

Thank you for the review. Sorry about Saturday we did have a few slow groups slow the course down which is not typical for Tempest. We employ marshals every day but sometimes it still happens on a busy Saturday. Also the fairways were cut for the first time this season Friday which may explain being a little firm. Come back and see us.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Tempest

The improvement on fairways are good and needed. Greens were good. Cleaning up the creeks on hole 8 plus others were a good idea.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/16/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tempest GC

The course was very interesting with several blind shots and very hilly. It was a cool and windy day that made it a little more challenging but it was a lot of fun. The pro shop, restaurant and locker room were all very nice and well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 02/04/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green

The course is consistently improving and the best conditioned in the area. I play weekly all over ETX and always enjoy Tempest. See ya next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/13/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the price on GolfNow

Great layout, fairways were nice, greens were in above average shape but a little slow. Sand traps had small rocks in them but other than that it was well worth the trip.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/06/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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