Lighthouse Country Club
About
Located in the town of Kingsland on the shores of Lake LBJ, Lighthouse Country Club features 18 holes set in a charming, hill country in the heart of the Highland Lakes. The course was originally built in 1968, winds through scenic Hill Country property full of oak trees and red granite rock outcroppings. From many points, Packsaddle Mountain, one of the Hill Country's highest points, is in view from many spots on the course.
Lighthouse was formerly named Packsaddle Golf Club until the name changed in the fall of 2011 when new owners Rick & Mercy Howe purchased the bankrupt property and revitalized the golf course. Part of the enhancement was the construction of a brand new lighthouse at the clubhouse. In addition on on-course enhancements, Lighthouse constructed a handful of two-bedroom condos for stay-and-play packages and longer term winter homes.
In addition to the golf course, the facility also features a driving range, short game area and a full restaurant, bar and banquet facility.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6485 yards | 72.9 | 133 |
| Blue | 71 | 5873 yards | 69.7 | 122 |
| White | 71 | 5424 yards | 67.2 | 115 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5424 yards | 72.8 | 129 |
| Red | 71 | 4810 yards | 65.0 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4810 yards | 70.3 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.6/134 W: 78.9/144 | 402 | 362 | 293 | 425 | 410 | 537 | 141 | 415 | 433 | 3418 | 546 | 362 | 128 | 366 | 356 | 408 | 180 | 549 | 172 | 3067 | 6485 |
| Blue M: 69.9/125 W: 75.6/137 | 379 | 343 | 274 | 372 | 340 | 460 | 126 | 385 | 363 | 3042 | 516 | 326 | 122 | 334 | 325 | 378 | 161 | 518 | 151 | 2831 | 5873 |
| White M: 67.5/121 W: 73.0/133 | 372 | 304 | 235 | 346 | 313 | 444 | 112 | 341 | 352 | 2819 | 468 | 294 | 116 | 322 | 298 | 349 | 145 | 474 | 139 | 2605 | 5424 |
| Red M: 64.6/114 W: 69.4/123 | 330 | 252 | 207 | 310 | 287 | 412 | 82 | 324 | 300 | 2504 | 441 | 268 | 110 | 232 | 272 | 320 | 122 | 414 | 127 | 2306 | 4810 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
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Photo submitted by vuEnmlxfomONJWitG6Q8 on 07/27/2025
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Photo submitted by vuEnmlxfomONJWitG6Q8 on 07/27/2025
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Photo submitted by EagleDreamer512 on 06/23/2025
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Photo submitted by snaab on 04/25/2025
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Photo submitted by jmh10b on 05/26/2024
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Photo submitted by jmh10b on 05/26/2024
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Photo submitted by jmh10b on 05/26/2024
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Photo submitted by jmh10b on 05/26/2024
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Hole#1 and #10 Photo submitted by Jack6229056 on 02/24/2021
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Clubhouse Photo submitted by Jack6229056 on 02/24/2021
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Photo submitted by nbrown79 on 10/11/2020
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Par 3 with obstacles- but fun Photo submitted by HAL98 on 10/03/2020
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Photo submitted by amyechattin on 07/27/2020
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Photo submitted by amyechattin on 07/27/2020
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Photo submitted by domino41 on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by domino41 on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by domino41 on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by domino41 on 07/08/2020
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Photo submitted by Jldike on 04/26/2020
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Photo submitted by thidmark on 06/17/2018
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Photo submitted by dfbakernkltx on 03/08/2018
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Photo submitted by millerdc on 06/08/2017
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Looking at the fairway from the green at hole #4... Photo submitted by Gerald1066566 on 05/03/2015
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Just part of the granite mass next to #6 green. Photo submitted by GordonATX on 06/29/2014
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Nice mountains Photo submitted by Wfycloud on 04/10/2014
Lighthouse CC
Second time around this course, really didn't remember much since its been about 6 years since I played there. Course layout is good, not real tricky except for a couple of blind tee shots, other than those the course is right in front of you. Conditions good, fairways tight, not my favorite, greens fast and smooth, didn't hit a bunker shot but playing partners commented about the thin lies. Solid course, we drove 1.5 hours to play and was glad we did.
Hello, mcglynnjf. Thank you for visiting us at Lighthouse Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Tee boxes are hard as rocks. Need water on them to soften and grow grass. Also most tee boxes have crown on them - need to be flattened out. Fairways are cut to short. No grass because of mowers. Stop cutting to short. When hitting your ball the club head bounces.
Hello, txaz2505. Thank you for visiting us at Lighthouse Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lighthouse Country Club.
Good course, friendly staff,
Best course in greater Austin area for mid week play; affordable, friendly staff, course is well maintained year round.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lighthouse Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club!
History
I have been playing this course since 1978. I live one and a half hours away, I still drive down to play as much as I can. The course is in near perfect condition. However, some weeds are starting to grow on the tee boxes. More variety of holes of any course I play.
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Sweet course
Overall the tee boxes fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Hard to not like the condition the course is in right now.
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Outstanding condition and beautiful greens!
The Lighthouse Golf Course remains the gem of the Texas Hill Country. Rick and his staff do an excellent job of ensuring great course conditions and extremely beautiful greens. With the addition of Doug, the course will continue to always be perfect!!!!
Thank you for your review, rabender. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Lighthouse Country Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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FInally, they’ve stopped mowing the fairways so close. Today the ball actually sat up on grass. Before in hot weather the ball sat down on hard pan and the club face bounced off the ground and in wet weather the club face dug in and the ball contact was poor. The course was enjoyable today. Make this course feel like a resort course with your mowing.
Hello, txaz2505. Thank you for visiting us at Lighthouse Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us again soon!
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Great staff, excellent condition
The staff is always great and you can't find a course that's in any better condition. I will always have great memories of Lighthouse. I've been flirting with shooting my age for three years now. I finally did it today. The condition Lighthouse is in made it possible!
Hi, rexrode. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club.
Hidden Gem
The course was in great shape, especially for August in Texas. Greens were rolling about 13 and fairways were in great shape. very fun and somewhat challenging course layout.
Hi, MMV. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club.
Nice fast greens
Excellent community golf course. Fun to play Highly recommend.
Hi, gbaty. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club.
Much improved!
I played this course 2 years ago for the first time. I liked the layout, but the course conditions were less than ideal.
I played it again today (Aug. 6, 2021) and was very impressed with the conditions of the course.
The fairways were a consistent height and while the rough wasn't very deep, it was deep enough to make you have to focus on your shots if you had to play from out of it.
The greens really got my attention. They were a good speed and very true. If you get your putt online with the right speed, you'll make a ton of putts.
I will definitely make the hour drive out to Kingsland to play this course again.
I'd like to see the driving range improved and some more sand in the bunkers, but those are my only real complaints.
To the course superintendent, nice work!
Hi, PittsburghTodd. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lighthouse Country Club.
great hill country golf value!
Played as a single on a Thursday afternoon TeeOff special rate. First time on the course, and found it interesting, but not too difficult for me (13 handicap) off middle tees. You don't have to be a big hitter, but accuracy counts as well as local knowledge. The pro shop gave me a course yardage book, and that helped, as there are some force carry, blind tee shot, and lay up holes that you need to play carefully. Greens were smallish, but were in good shape along with the bunkers and the fairways for the most part. The cart paths were dirt much of the way around, so not sure if that would be an issue after rains..
Hi, clayton8941259. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, devojones! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club!
Super texas hill country course.
Perfect fairways. Great greens. Superb friendly staff!. Great value. Highly recommend
Jerry D
Hi, Jldike. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, rogrus! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Lighthouse Country Club!
Hi, jacksquibb. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Lighthouse Country Club.