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4.4
359 Reviews (359)
5 Stars
193
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
88.8%
Recommend this course
327 out of 359 reviews
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4.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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4.6
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.3%
Recommend this course
41 out of 43 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
359 Reviews (359)
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Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice, But not $100 nice.

I’ve played tempest 5-6 times now, the layout is superb, practice areas are great and while there’s been clear attempts to repair certain issues in fairways there’s just too many bare spots and mangled areas to justify the price tag. Definitely could see it being 70-80 maybe during prime time but $100 isn’t right.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top notch

Hats off to the grounds crew. They’ve laid a ton of sod - the course is in great shape and will only get better.

The bar service was great at the turn. Good selection of drinks / would like to see more grab & go snacks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's getting better and better

A lot of repair work has been done on the fairway. It's going to be a great golf course in about two weeks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Under construction

Wouldn't recommend course until they finish fairway reconstruction. several holes were closed/ par three due to the fairways down to rocky base material

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Loved playing here! There were a couple holes under construction but the layout and conditions of every hole made it worth it! I’m sure those new fairways and holes are going to be amazing!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Under construction

Do not spend your money several fairways closed My guess is it will take several months to a year to get the course into play able condition

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Most unorganized, rude course I’ve ever played.

Drove an hour & 1/2 to play 18 holes, booked 2 days prior with no mention of golf tournament or fairways under repair. That being said, played front 9 with 3 holes under repair. At turn grabbed a sandwich & drink, returned to course (after clearing it with the marshal) waited for group ahead of us to walk to the green, then proceeded to tee off, as the group ahead putted out. After we teed off, we were chaotically approached by the “course coordinator” & were told to pick up our balls to allow the group 2 holes behind us that were a part of the tournament to play through. After explaining to the “ course director” that we were cleared by the very nice Marshall to proceed he responded with follow me he doesn’t have the the authority to tell you to proceed because “I’m the course director.” So, we decided to leave the course, after only 9 holes, and the “course director” proceeded to be VERY rude (yelling) while we were loading up. I would rather spend my money at a putt putt than go to that course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course awesome staff

Course lay out is a great challenge. Conditions could have been a little better. A couple holes were reduced to Par3 due to construction. Over all a great experience. Staff was super welcoming and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

August '24 - Has much room to improve

I've played here several times and this was the first time seeing it in this shape. There should be a disclosure when booking here of how poor the condition is. I believe it was hole 5 that the fairway was completely cordoned off. It was nothing but iron ore rock and red clay. You had to play the hole as a very short par 3. There were several fairways that had piles of plugs from aerating the greens. My ball was resting against these piles on numerous occasions. I received a message on my cart asking if I wanted to replay the front 9 twice due the holes 16-18 not having pins. Surely a place of this price has a few extra pins in storage. This used to be a really beautiful place but has gone down hill dramatically in the past year. I wish I would've taken pictures.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Under Construction

Tempest has the potential but needs a lot of work. Prices are fair during the week.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2024

We hear your feedback. Tempest is laying down 2 acres of new sod beginning next week on the damaged fairways. We hope to have the fairways in the same high level conditioning as the tees and greens. Course should be in great condition this fall.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course

The golf pro/Marshall meet us at our cart and gave up tips and explained the current situations. Very polite and courteous. The course is absolutely gorgeous. As our first visit, we will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Poor course

The sand traps were terrible. Grass growing in them. Fairways. Grass in terrible condition. Greens were good.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/19/2024

We hear your feedback. Tempest is laying down 2 acres of new sod beginning next week on the damaged fairways. We hope to have the fairways in the same high level conditioning as the tees and greens. Course should be in great condition this fall. Bunkers are all in great condition now that all the rain has moved on.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good golf course.

Fairway repair is required, but overall it is an excellent golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/19/2024

Sean. We hear your feedback. Tempest is laying down 2 acres of new sod beginning next week on the damaged fairways. We hope to have the fairways in the same high level conditioning as the tees and greens. Course should be in great condition this fall.

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