Lighthouse CC: #5
View from the 5th tee at Lighthouse Country Club
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4.4
812 Reviews (812)
5 Stars
449
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.7
95.6%
Recommend this course
759 out of 812 reviews
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4.5
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 37 reviews
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4.6
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.1%
Recommend this course
102 out of 104 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lighthouse delivers a highly rated layout that weaves through natural rock faces and Hill Country terrain, rewarding thoughtful shot-making at exceptional value. Friendly staff, well-maintained greens that putt true, and a smooth pace of play make every round here consistently enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6485 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.9

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifeagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Leon Howard (2006) Jerry Slack (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
812 Reviews (812)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Amazing Food 11
Dinner 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 34
Bunkers 29
Undulating Greens 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Seniors 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/15/2017:
We're glad you enjoyed the course and appreciate your kind words about our tremendous staff! Thank you for your 5-star rating and review, Minnie!
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track!

Course was in great shape. Fairways were nicely cut and good roll and setup. Greens were rolling true and of good pace. A good mixture of difficult and fairly easy holes make it a solid challenge for all golfers. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to play a fun and challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/28/2017:
Thank you for your review and feedback! We're glad you got in a great round at Lighthouse Country Club!
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent layout

The front nine was challenging! I loved it! The back nine kept us guessing. I'm definitely playing it again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/28/2017:
We're glad you enjoyed your first visit and look forward to having you back! Thank you for your review!
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Phenomenal condition

Played on 8/18. I have played almost all high end clubs in the Austin area and none of them save for ACC around match play time are any better conditioned. I was beyond impressed with course conditions from tee to green especially in the dead of summer. Guy in the shop took the time to go through the yardage book with me and give me an idea as to how to play virtually every hole. There are several blind tee shots which would require playing a few times to get comfortable but all in all great layout. Only the blind shots keep this from 5 stars all the way around. If this place were closer to Austin and stayed semi private they could get between $70 and $100 for it all day everyday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Thank you for sharing your five-star experience! We're happy to be ranked among the best you've played, and for making the trip out to visit Lighthouse Country Club!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Lightening Greens

Took a group of 13 players. All comments from the group praised the conditions of the course. Greens were slick, but putted true. Only one player complained on the firmness of the greens. Others disagreed and thought they were okay. Course has an interesting and challenging layout with lovely views of the countryside, We'll definitely put this course back on our playing list, even though over an hours drive to get there. Staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Thank you for your five-stars, jxhedr82! We're happy to hear your feedback from your group and hope your group will make the trip out to visit us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A Gem In Hill Country

Had an awesome deal through Golf Now. Went to Kingsland from Austin, and the course was in a unique location.

The course is in great condition, and real friendly staff and owner.

The layout was cleverly made and half of the holes make you really think out your shot.

I really enjoyed the course. Play well for the ladies because of nice upfront red tees, and good for seniors as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Thank you for your five-star review and for making the trip out from Austin, raykang21! We're glad you enjoyed your experience at Lighthouse Country Club!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/15/2017:
Thank you for your five-stars, Kyle! We're glad you enjoyed your visit to Lighthouse Country Club!
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Texas Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Some unusual holes

This course always intrigues me, the layout of a couple of holes leave you scratching your head. Number 2, while short has a challenging dogleg, followed by an opposite dogleg on number 3. Number 6, while reachable in 2, you better be able to stick a long iron. Then number 10 has to be the worst par 5 in the hill country, no way to play to get on in 2...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/15/2017:
We appreciate your review and feedback on your experiences at Lighthouse Country Club, Owen. We hope that some of these challenges and the uniqueness of some of the holes will continue to bring you back for more!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course

I played this course a few weeks earlier and loved it so much that I booked around again. This course is 85 miles form my house. I play mostly in the San Antonio area and I rate this course as one of my favorites. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The course is in great shape. The carts are gas and in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/07/2017:
Thank you for your five stars, and for making the trip out to play Lighthouse twice! We're glad you have made us one of your favorites!
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thank you for your rating, karlhanc!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Value In The Hill Country

A real gem in the Hill Country. Kingsland is kind of an out of the way place so you will not just stumble onto the course.

The course is well laid out and maintained. Visually it looks to be easy but is sneaky difficult. Fast greens, fast fairways and short rough. Enough water hazards to get your attention. Only negative on one hole is the water extends several yards toward the fairway from the red stakes and for a firs time play can get you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/12/2017:
Thank you for your outstanding review, and absolutely amazing photo millerdc! We're glad you enjoyed your fist visit to Lighthouse, and hope we will see you back for another round soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thank you for rating Lighthouse Country Club! We appreciate your 5-stars!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

This course is nice to play and in good condition. It is a good value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thank you for coming out to play Lighthouse, and leaving such a great review, Christi! We're glad you enjoyed our course, and hope you'll be back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Initial play

An enjoyable outing for my wife and I

Both enjoyed it very much

Obviously money has been put into this rural course.

Very nice club house etc, people very friendly, and the situation and very nice views made this an enjoyable outing.

Course is in excellent condition

Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thank you Peter! We're appreciate your great review, and are glad you and your wife enjoyed your round!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unbelievably well maintained

Course conditions well exceed expectations. Well worth the drive to Kingsland. Great restaurant also.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Excellent! Thank you for your amazing review, rkh99! We're glad we were able to exceed your expectations!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Well Worth the Drive

Located near Lake LBJ and in Texas Hill Country Lighthouse is a very nice course. It is somewhat challenging and an interesting layout. The course was in good condition and will provide a good round for all levels of players. It has a grill but was closed on Mondays the day we played.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Thank you for your 5-stars, lafdrk! We're glad you enjoyed your experience, and hope you'll be back on another day to try the restaurant!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Thank you for your great rating and for coming out to play Lighthouse Country Club!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

We traveled with another couple to Hill Country to visit wineries and golf. I found us a great deal on Golfnow, but had my doubts. Sometimes, you get what you pay for. I read the reviews before booking it and decided it was worth a chance. We were happily surprised at the good condition of the course. The surrounding scenery was nice, of course the wildflowers were in bloom. Most of the holes on the back 9 were straight but the greens were challenging. I am not a great putter but no one in our group could get a good read. Staff was very friendly. I would love to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Thank you for your review, and for coming out to play at Lighthouse Country Club! We are glad we were able to exceed your expectations, and look forward to your next visit!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value!

Nice little Hill Country track. Recent improvements are noticeable. A real good value for when it's your time to host.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/16/2017:
Thank you for your feedback on your experience at Lighthouse Country Club. We appreciate you noticing some of the changes we've made around the course, and hope that we will see you again soon and push that rating up to five-stars!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/16/2017:
Thank you for your four stars, Mike!
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