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4.4
361 Reviews (361)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
88.9%
Recommend this course
329 out of 361 reviews
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4.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 20 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.6%
Recommend this course
43 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
361 Reviews (361)
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

This is one of the nicest courses in East Texas

This course is just as nice and any public or private course in the ETX area. One of my favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Layout

Loved the giant flag and beautiful layout, and the course played very challenging, especially with high winds,. First time to play and i definitely want to return and play again when the course greens up. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only negative that I forgot to mention to them when we finished is that parking break on the cart I had didn't hold very well. Good practice area. Will return!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

winter round

greens are suffering from cold? not in as good of shape as months past

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course in ETX

One of my favorites, with variable holes demanding length and/or accuracy are demanding on certain holes. Greens are always in great shape.

Play the correct tees that will make the course enjoyable (ask the pro shop and they will advise).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day in January

Nice course, was a challenge being my first time playing the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabulous Redesign

Where do I start? I’ve played several different courses that are nice in Texas, but this is one of my favorite ones. I played the tips and felt that the features of the course really stood out there and it was beautiful! the greens could use a little love, but it’s bermuda in the prime of texas so they were still in solid shape. the overall layout is fabulous!! The pace of play was reasonable considering it was the first nice day in a while! all-in-all, i would love to come back out here and play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

#3 Challenge

This course is a great challenge, hidden greens, on some holes, dogleg , of course. Long par three, if you are up for, depending on the tee box location.

Will play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/13/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Tempest Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 378
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A real East Texas gem

If you're anywhere near Gladewater, check this course out. It's a great value and a terrific design by Jeff Brauer, who redid the original course into this championship layout. With plenty of elevation change, water features and excellent conditions, every hole here is good to great. Lots of tees means it's playable for everyone. Really nice golf shop with good values, plus the restaurant/bar in the clubhouse as well as outside seating make for a great place to hang out after your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful

World-class golf course that is nice. Was super busy. Didn’t get a cart with GPS but is in good shape. Place of Play is terrible. 4 plus hours is a little long but it’s worth the wait if you have a 4-some.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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