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
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
35 out of 35 reviews
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4.6
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
70
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
101 out of 103 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 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maintenance Improving

Lighthouse staff has done a good job in improving course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf in the hill country.

Fairways were plush. Unusual in a drought. Greens were aerated but had a great roll. Should be fantastic when I go back in a month.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice well maintained course

Fun course. Some challenges, yet fair. Staff appreciates you being there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed round

Had a good time. Layout is fun and challenging. Good mix of long and short holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

best greeens in Central Texas

This course is a gem. What a value. The greens were incredible. Fast, true, interesting, small, large, sloped, flat, you name it, they have it. This course is set up among rolling hills with lots of water, trees, hazards and blind shots. I cannot say enough about it. It is a course you want to play again since the first time is difficult. Many tees had blind shots with greens tucked in very strange places. Go play this course, you will enjoy it. Don't expect to play your index though the first time around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has outstanding greens.

The course has some of the best greens around. I like the front nine better than the back. Only drawback from the tips it is still a short course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course for the amount of money on Golf Now

Course was in excellent shape. Greens were fast and challenging. Recommend this course to all players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging course, well maintained.

The course is beautiful, the holes challenging. The fairways and the greens were in excellent shape. Well worth the drive. Everyone was very friendly, from the time we signed in to having a drink after the game.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are very well maintained

Excellent course for the price. Over 25 days of 100 degree weather and the greens are very well maintained. Have played course all summer and each time I have played it in 3 1/2 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lighthouse is really shining under the new owner/management team. Best course in Central Texas for the money.

I've played this course a number of times over the years and it is in the BEST condition I've ever seen it - and in a prolonged drought period for central Texas to boot. Outshines other courses I have been playing by far.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

like it a lot

I like how there is very few par 3s I love par 4s & 5s because driving is my thing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lighthouse is LIGHTS OUT!

Course is in excellent shape; greens were smooth and not too fast. There's a 500-yard difference between the blues and the whites, so to most fellow hackers with double digit handicaps, it'd be smart to stay with the whites. That's what we did, as well as most others we encountered. Views from course worth the trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

pretty good course

Greens were in excellent shape considering the Texas heat in August. Fairways were in good shape also.

For the money, the course is a very good value. I would definently recommend it.

If I had one suggestion, it would be that hey have more water coolers on the course since there is not cart service on the course.

Pretty minor.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in very good shape. No cart girl the whole round??

The fairways were in great shape, the greens were very fast. I am guessing they tried and succeeded to find the toughest placement for the pins. The greens rolled true, you just had to hit the line or your second putt could very easily be longer then your first. Pushing 100 degrees it would have been good to have a cart out on the course. Overall, great experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful!!

The greens were some of the best I've played on in a very long time. I played this course several years ago, and it left a lot to be desired. Not so today: fairways, greens, bunkers, and overall facility were in great shape compared to the past. Keep up the good work and desire to improve overall!! I will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

REALLY Great Course

My buddies and I have been trying out as many new courses as we can lately. The courses on LBJ really do offer some great golf at a much more affordable price than the courses near by in Austin. We payed $20 to play on a sunday morning (hot deal). the pace of play was great for a cool sunday in July. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to help us out. The course was the best part though. Not only was it in great condition, but it was beautiful and very playable. lush but not-to-thick fairways with maybe the fastest greens i've ever played (Onion Creek is up there). Plenty of trees, not too narrow and not too wide. Open where you want it to be but enough hazards to keep it interesting. If you're in austin, I would say this course is well worth the road trip out there. I try not to give 5 stars unless i'm really impressed, but this course is better than a 4-star "good". It's one of my new favorites.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

condition

best condition this course has been in over 10 years, full great fairways, greens great shape, club house updated , cost of food and beer great compared to other courses, must try!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and fairways were in excellent condition

Course is well designed to challenge the average golfer with well placed traps and water hazards. The course is fun to play and will not frustrate the average player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Hill Country course

We were supposed to play 4-22-13 but had to change plans so we called the course and played 4-20-13. This course which was called Packsaddle went a major renovation in 2006 and the new holes are fantastic. Greens are excellent. The people who work there are very nice. Have been playing her since 1998.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

fun but challenging

What a difference a year makes. We have played this course for the past 4 years and it is amazing the difference since it was purchased a couple of years ago. These new owners truly want this course to be something enjoyed by all. We had a great time. The staff has always been something special, but now the course is too!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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