Crystal Falls GC: #14
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4.1
810 Reviews (810)
5 Stars
360
4 Stars
308
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
85.9%
Recommend this course
726 out of 810 reviews
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4.3
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 35 reviews
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4.0
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.7%
Recommend this course
87 out of 104 reviews
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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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4.1
810 Reviews (810)
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
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4.0
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Wet weather
Used cart

A Briefing Would Have Helped

It had been 20+ years since we had played this course. When we checked in, the person behind the counter was curt and offered no information about the course, which left us guessing and wasting time when we encountered tee boxes that were off limits due to repairs. The course itself was great and despite the consistent rain during the first 11 holes, we enjoyed the golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, u682670696. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tough course

Tough course with some challenging holes, narrow fairways, and tough greens. Great range, but small. Better value than most of the overpriced courses in Austin. Got very slow at one point but sped up on the back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 69
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Getting it back in great shape

Crystal Falls is a very challenging golf course and that's a big part of of the pleasure of playing it. The topography and views are great and what makes the course so much fun. Like most of our courses in the Austin area the two hard winters of '21 & '22 were very challenging for all the greenskeepers. Then the incredibly hot summer along with the drought this year took its toll on almost every course down here. The good news it looks like they have fully recovered the grass growth. The greens are full and smooth. The tee boxes and fairways lush and green. The fairways weren't mowed yesterday and it's clear this was done on purpose because of recent rains and to allow them a chance to grow back in again, I had NO problem with that at all. Because of the severe slopes on quite a few of the fairways, when the grass is sparse it makes many of them very hard for your ball to stay where you hit it and a good drive can become a bad one quickly.. Kudos to the entire staff for getting this course back into very good condition!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, RG9F7FA9898D5582FAF7. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crystal Falls

Great condition! Tough course but love the challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/18/2024

u435561780, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable round at interesting course

Crystal Falls is very tight layout with small greens. The course is in very good condition, considering the heat of the past summer. Some blind shots and unique layouts make for a more challenging round. All round good experience

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, awhuyser. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well kept

Greens and fairways were in great shape. Tough course but very enjoyable at a relatively inexpensive price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/18/2024

JAYROS, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Times

Course in very good shape especially for the Tx heat and drought conditions. Challenging terrain with somewhat quick greens. Tee boxes in fair shape with only one under repair.

Staff were great!! Way above average food and with full bar!

Will definitely be returning! Fun time!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/18/2024

u842874545, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions were great

Played here a lot over the years and it can be hit or miss. Course was in excellent condition after the recent rain. Greens were holding shots and fairways were lush.

Keep it up Crystal Falls!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Btillery, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

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