Crystal Falls GC: #14
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4.2
833 Reviews (833)
5 Stars
378
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
88.4%
Recommend this course
749 out of 833 reviews
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4.6
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.2%
Recommend this course
35 out of 36 reviews
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4.3
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
80 out of 90 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
833 Reviews (833)

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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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Circus golf

To many down hill par three’s like you can barely see the greens from the tee box and to many blind tee shots

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

Awesome course

Great course. Some really stellar views. Course is challenging if it is your first time playing. Some patchy spots on the greens, but overall the course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/17/2024

Thank you for your feedback and the compliment on the views! We're glad you enjoyed the challenge and are working on improving those patchy spots.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Such a thing as raincheck for bad blind dates?

Have fallen in love with this course, but I did something I've never done before in 30 years of playing: left course after a few holes. Playing partners I was assigned to made me as uncomfortable as I can imagine (short of taking their clothes off or firing a handgun on the course). Luck of the draw when you are a single, I guess. That said, I love this course and travel 80 minutes to get to it, because the course is worth it.

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

Great golf but completely lacking amenities

Really enjoyed the golf itself. Absolutely gorgeous course. In pretty good condition but a couple greens were in rough shape. That being said, the staff at the front were a bit rough around the edges. They were arguing about things when we were in there which was awkward. There was no food to be purchased, no drink carts, and no adult beverages to even buy at the clubhouse. For $75 I feel like they should at least have something. So that was a bit odd. Other than that, my group really did enjoy the golf itself which is what matters most. I would go again. Just hope they get the amenities sorted out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay focused

You have to tell yourself to pay attention. The course can jump and bite at any time. So play smart and conservative.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

Great layout but the greens need a little work. Pace of play was the slowest I've ever experienced.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun course and great views

Was a lot of fun to play... only problem is they did not serve food/alcohol at the clubhouse.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/18/2024

Thank you for your kind words about the golf experience. We apologize for the inconvenience about the clubhouse offerings and are working on expanding our services.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Some greens were a little burnt. #9 was particularly burnt but by no means unplayable. Staff is always friendly. Fairways and tees were good. Pace of play was quite slow, the marshals tried picking it up but to no avail. All in all, 7/10 experience. Will continue playing regularly here!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/18/2024

Thank you for your honest feedback; we're addressing the issues with our greens, particularly #9, and working on improving pace of play. We're glad to hear our staff made a positive impression and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crystal Falls - 6/7

They no longer have beer! 😩

Greens aren’t great, but they’re aerating them soon

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Don’t pay mind to recent bad reviews. Great course. Mostly great shape. Just bring your own drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is not worth your time or money.

When i first got there the clubhouse staff was very rude and treated me and my friend very poorly. And so did the starter when we started our round. we started to tee off and right before, the starter yelled at us very rudely saying that we’re five minutes behind and need to hurry up and that it is our fault. When you can still see the golfers that are a group in front of us and he didn't care if we hit them or not. The course was also not taken care of. As there were holes in the grass everywhere and the greens were all sand and were very poorly taken care of. I definitely will not be wasting my money here anymore and neither will my friends. Just a horrible course overall.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gem is fading

Great course, can’t give it 5 stars. Needs maintenance on fairways and some of the greens were in bad shape. The back 9 was in better shape, I’m willing to give it another try in future but was expecting more

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t even think about going

We got there around 7:45 and staff was very rude in the clubhouse. We then purchased some balls to hit which the driving range was poor with poor mats. Then, when we went to the putting and chipping area the sprinklers were on. The course has no real “fairway” and is mostly all rough and is definitely not a good course for novice golfers. The worst part is the greens are mostly sand and your clubs get super sandy and ball doesn’t roll good at all. Starter was also very rude and told us we were 5 minutes behind when the people in front of us were only 200 yards away and he didn’t care. Awful cource don’t waste your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

No Beverage or Food Service

Pro shop claims they “forgot” to pay their F&B Distributor. Whatever the truth is the reality is there is no food or beverage INCLUDING BEER available at the course. There was a food truck with lots of options if you want to wait for it to be cooked…I waited 20 minutes for brisket sliders that were supposedly already cooked, and there were no hot dogs or sausage wraps available at 1 PM when we made the turn. Food truck had iced down beverages, but still no beer. No change in cost of a round either. I won’t be back here for a good while. Would not recommend under current condition of “amenities”.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Day after storm. Wet, but playable.

Hard to be fair considering the very heavy rain the night before, but considering, is a very nice course, but very challenging. Will come back to give it a go when it’s dryer.

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