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4.4
360 Reviews (360)
5 Stars
194
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
328 out of 360 reviews
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4.6
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
13
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
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.6
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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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
4.5
95.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 44 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
360 Reviews (360)
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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No drinking water

There is no drinking water on the course. Heat index was 107 with no water.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent golf course

The golf course is well maintained and I want to come again if I have a chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in gladewater

No fault on the course. It had a lovely layout. Fairways were above average, greens tricky but challenging. Paying $100 for absolutely no service. The coolers in the carts should have filled with ice, ours didn't have a cooler. Saw the cart girl once in 18 holes.

Experience not commensurate price.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The fairways

The fairways are losing sod and red clay is exposed. Not the same as it was.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Thank you for your review. We apologize that the course conditions were not up to your expectations and appreciate your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad condition but needs work, main downside was PoP

We teed off around 8 thinking we could be done before it got too hot. Fast forward almost 6 hours and we finally got off the course. We waited on every tee box 1-18 and every green to clear 1-18, most brutally slow round of golf I’ve ever experienced. At hole 11 the Marshall finally rolled up to us (my group and another 3 some were all sitting on the tee box waiting for the fairway to clear) and started asking us and the group in front of us accusatory questions about whether we had stopped to eat at the turn (none of us did, but I assure you we had time to stop for a full steak dinner with how long we sat at the 10 tee box). He then stormed ahead and said he would fix the problem. We proceeded to play 12-18 in a blazing 2.5 hours(sarcasm)! Once we finished, there was a shouting match going on with employees and patrons about pace of play, I thought about throwing in my two cents, but figured I’d never be back so it didn’t really matter. The greens were decent with the exception of some dead areas, there was sod netting all around the course that my soft spikes kept getting stuck in causing me to trip or move my ball to a spot with grass. Overall it has lost a lot of its luster over the past couple of years to me, definitely not worth $89. I’d maybe try it again if the tee times weren’t gapped at 4 min and it was priced appropriately (50-60$), but until then I’ll go elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/19/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, TMatlock13. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Tempest Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was not in shape I remembered

Only play course once a year while visiting relatives. Always enjoy playing and layout a little tricky. Fairway on some holes required cart path only.

Staff was excellent as I remembered. Made tee time via GolfNow at a reduced rate.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tempest golf valu

Excellent course in great condition. it is a bit overpriced reducing the overall value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello,
Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

This course was like playing golf in a pasture. Cart paths were in good condition, nice club house and good greens but the fairways were awful. The water coolers on the course were empty but you see the beer girls regularly.

You needed a hammer to tee up your ball on the tee boxes. This is certainly not a $100 weekday gold course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/31/2023

Hello, Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course! Going through maintainer changes…

Course is a really great design and layout! Loved playing. The course was a little beat up, due to apparent changes in Greenskeeper. I have no doubt they will get this resolved and the course will be amazing

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bad shape

For the money you pay to play a nice course… 68.00. Course was in horrible shape!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/25/2023

Hi Mel,

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.

Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.

Thank you for visiting our course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 26
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 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great even when wet!

Challenging but absolutely a joy to play. Each hole has its own challenges, so you must be on top of your game. Will humble you very fast. Challenge accepted!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
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 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tempest - First Review

Made a day trip from the DFW. The course layout is great - very interesting! Coming out of winter, the course has some rough patches in many of the fairways. The greens were relatively slow, but was pleasantly surprised that there were very few ball marks. They have done a good job with the greens. Overall, very pleased with the value. Burgers in the restaurant are good! Will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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