Lighthouse CC: #5
View from the 5th tee at Lighthouse Country Club
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4.4
811 Reviews (811)
5 Stars
448
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
95.5%
Recommend this course
758 out of 811 reviews
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4.4
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 37 reviews
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4.6
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
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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
811 Reviews (811)

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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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day for golf

This is a fun course.........in great shape. Groundskeepers are doing a greatjob and obviously know what they're doing!!

Several shot selection holes for fun experience, setting is a beautiful part of the hill country.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful, well kept course

Fairways and Greens were in great shape. The ball didn't roll very far as it was early and wet. This is a course that you need to play to understand how to manage it. Club selection and course management are key. Will be back. Food was good at the bar and grill as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

rude staff

course is in good condition, could use some professionals to run the pro shop.

no starter, we had 3 singles play through in the first 4 holes and then were admonished by the lady pro that we were holding up play. I would like to point out that we finished in 3 hours and 50 minutes and the 3 some behind our 4 some was more than a hole behind us. Bottom line course is busy that's great but if you're not part of the clique that plays out there regularly you aren't welcome.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent greens

Great greens with beautiful shots of packsaddle mountain.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course

Course was in very good shape and the greens were excellent and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great deal. Will return

For January course was in good condition. The greens were fast and true. We will return. Great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Off the main area of Kingsland, Texas this beautiful golf course is a treat to play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging yet manageable

Challenging yet manageable, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our day at the lighthouse country club.

We will be visiting in this area for a couple of weeks, and fully intend to go back and play some more golf there. We had a blast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the Trip

The course is moderate too easy. The greens and fairways are in excellent condition. The pro went out of his way to be sure we knew where the trouble on the course was and how to manage around it. I highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Wonderful course

Played on a Scrambles day. We were't in the scramble so the fivesom in front of us, slowed us down considerably. The course was excellent. Staff was friendly. Enjoyed it very much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Central P A Advisor
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Texas Hill Country Bargain

We played this scenic course on a day when flood watches were posted; therefore, the 90-degree rule was in effect. Lucky for us, we got our 18 holes in including a lunch break at the turn with only a brief shower. Heard thunder rumble a few times.

The greens had recently been sanded. They held approach shots well and rolled true. The many contours made for challenging putting. Interestingly, even approach shots that landed vertically left no ball marks.

Fairways are wide, and rough is almost nonexistent except for the many scenic natural areas. Granite outcroppings and many varieties of cactus can be found in them. The course is not excessively long, but there is a lot of ground to cover between some holes on both nines. Therefore, carts are recommended. Cart paths are only hard surfaced near greens or where erosion is a problem. I like the rough-hewn look.

Pro shop staff couldn't be friendlier or more accommodating. We booked our round through Golf Now; we got a steal! Whether it was the dire weather forecast, the time of year, or something else, the course was almost empty. We set our own pace of play.

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill is excellent. The chicken-fried steaks are outstanding. So is the chicken salad plate and the catfish. Portions are generous, and the price is right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course and surprisingly obstacles makes this course interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Incredible

This is one of my all time favorite courses, I mean what other course has a giant granite outcropping in the middle of a hole? The greens are very quick and have lots of break, the layout is exceptional and you can score low here. This entire course is one of the best in its area and not to mention the exceptional food!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Slow Pace

Loved this course...great fairways, a few memorable holes, good hazards, elevation, really pretty hill country course.

Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was when I made the turn somehow a foursome got to start on #10 and they ended up right in front of me. Another foursome was right behind me, so all of us ended up waiting on this new foursome that started on the back nine. Not sure if it was their fault or the course's fault that they started on number 10, but they really put a damper on my second 9. There was no marshall to help rectify. Pace is such a big deal for the game these days, and it's unfair to allow one group to ruin the pace for 2-3 groups behind them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value, Challenging

The course is in great shape. The greens are rolling very good and are tricky. Overall it's a challenging course and a great value. The only gripe I have was that the bunkers are basically packed sand, making it hard to get under the ball so just don't be in a bunker. :-)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

The couse was in excellent condition

The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. The greens were fast and true. Putting was challenging because of pin placements. Looking forward to playing the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highland Lakes surprise

If you haven't played here in a year or two you need to come back. Totally transformed in a good way out on the course. Excellent fairways and fine rolling greens. And it appears the course still strives toward improvement. You will not be disappointed playing this Hill Country jewel.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Fun and challenging without being brutal. Most fairways are wide. Greens are quick.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great secret

The course was in excellent shape with the greens rolling perfect. Fairways were nice as well with no bad areas I normally see in the Dallas area. I will absolutely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great condition for hot Texas weather

The fairways were beautiful for the hot temperatures and lack of rain. The greens are fast but run true. Love this course.

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