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4.4
351 Reviews (351)
5 Stars
188
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
88.0%
Recommend this course
319 out of 351 reviews
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4.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 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
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
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
351 Reviews (351)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They didnt have proof of payment

When i arrived after making full payment on golfnow they had no record of payment.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course around but a little pricey

Played this course multiple times and have done very well given the difficulty. However it is a little steep on the price which discourages many of my beginner golf buddies. They don’t feel that playing a decent course should be so expensive. They would rather play at one of the local “cow pasture “ courses nearby rather than having to pay so much more. I personally would be a member if it weren’t overpriced. Staff is super friendly especially at the bar/restaurant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A true test of skill

One of the most fun courses I’ve played in terms of challenge and layout. Almost need someone who has played the course before to have a fair shot at it. Lots of little strategic pieces of fairway or approach. Greens were on the tougher end of the spectrum but not the trickiest. Staff was surprisingly plain for a nice course so far out, almost seemed like they would rather not have guests playing. Would still go back, course itself is just too good not to do so.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better 1st time

Second time to play this course. Both sand bottles where empty in the cart so unable to fill diviot. Pace of play was very slow even after joining with a threesome had to wait for every tee shot ad approach. Two college golf players behind us would be waiting at the tee with us many times. Fairways were eroded in places and grass was scarce. Greens were ok but a little slow. Not the same course I played last time. Very challenging especially at 4.5 hour pace😩

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/29/2022

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing Tempest Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall great course. Price continues to increase, but one of the best places to play in the area for a challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a great day at Tempest

Course in good shape. Greens rolling smooth and its hard to beat the layout of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a great play!

I play this course 4-8 times a year and it is always in awesome condition. Staff is awesome and cart girls are there when you need them! Can’t wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BigD

Great views and hilly, but they have so much slant that is difficult to grow grass in those areas.

Worth the experience, but not pristine condition due to reason above and drought conditions. Greens were good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course

The course looks much better than I’ve seen and played in the past!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, but it’s not for me. Only 5 holes I could hit driver. Lots of holes where you could hit driver if not for fairways narrowing or bending to much at driver distance. If length is your strength, this is not the course you’re looking for..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/03/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. 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.

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