Crystal Falls GC: #14
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4.2
828 Reviews (828)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
313
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
88.1%
Recommend this course
744 out of 828 reviews
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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4.2
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.6%
Recommend this course
78 out of 88 reviews
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Course Highlights
This dynamic Texas course delivers a thrilling layout with dramatic elevation changes, drivable par 4s, and breathtaking views that consistently reward the experience. Welcoming staff and strong value for money make it a go-to destination worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6654 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.4

While it hasn't received as much publicity as the other Hill Country tracks since it opened around 1990, Crystal Falls Golf Club is definitely worthy of praise. Highlighted by one of the greatest par 3s in Texas and some outstanding topography, this is one of those courses you'll want to play at least once, if only for the views. In addition to the scenery, the main thing everyone talks about here is the severely sloping fairways that provide problems for those who hit the ball left-to-right. The famous par 3 in question is the 192-yard 11th, featuring a phenomenal view and a 200-yard drop to the green. Club selection is a crap-shoot at best, and the green is surrounded by mounds.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Miller

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
828 Reviews (828)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 38
Narrow Fairways 31
Undulating Greens 26
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 32
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 17

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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice turnaround

It used to be that if you hit a ball in the center of the fairway at Crystal Falls, you would spend 10 minutes trying to figure out which rough it rolled into. I avoided this course for years because of that. But they have really done wonders to get it back into shape. Fairways are still firm, but they hold now. Very happy with the round yesterday and will definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course great price

Honestly this course is in great condition. The tee boxes had been punched and were a little rough but that was only a few of them. Fairways great greens great. Price very affordable!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really cool course

Extremely tough course but it has some incredible par 3s that have huge drops and being accurate is very important. The greens have a lot of slope so the downhill putts are very fast and break a good bit. It requires a decent skill level to navigate the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent for price

My first time playing in Austin. I’m a 2 handicap and this course was very challenging off the tee from the tips (very tight and sloped fairways). Not a very long course as I had short irons or even wedges into some of the par 5s. The condition was great even considering the greens were punched and sanded when I played. You could still tell the greens are typically in excellent shape. Would recommend playing along with someone who has played here and can tell you where to hit it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Crappy pace of play - no marshals

We played on a Wednesday afternoon and were stunned at how slow the play was. People were bunching up because of a slow foursome that was at least three groups ahead of us. Other groups were forced to pair up to slow down their pace as well. Very frustrating. Was hit into by dumb also frustrated kids several times. Definitely could’ve used a marshal to kick some groups in the rear end to get around the track.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course and nice staff

I loved the interesting greens, rolling fairways and elevation changes. I believe they have too many holes that are cart path only.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Generally nice course

We have played here a few times last year. It is just not as nice as we remember. The staff is very friendly but the carts were dirty and the course did not seem to be kept up as nice as the past couple years. The price is ok but the course could use some grounds upkeep

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Driver location is a must, making the fairways mich narrower than they initially appear. Club length is not as important.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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