Crystal Falls GC: #14
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4.1
807 Reviews (807)
5 Stars
360
4 Stars
305
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
85.6%
Recommend this course
723 out of 807 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 38 reviews
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4.0
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.5%
Recommend this course
86 out of 103 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
807 Reviews (807)
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Tough layout

Though not a long course, the layout is challenging. Not a lot of level lies and tee ball placement is important. Pin placement was also challenging. Would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Elevation changes breath taking

This course was the second of our 3 course golf trip weekend. Prior to going to Austin, I booked our round through the pro shop. Heather was awesome in getting my group set up for our Saturday round.

The course itself is breath taking with the elevation changes. Two of the par it felt like you were hitting off a cliff to the green below. The entire course had great character, the only reason I didn’t give this course a 5 rating is due to the conditions of the fairways. There were a lot of patchy areas and tight lies.

Pace of play at mid morning wasn’t bad. We actually finished in a little over 4 hours. I would love playing here again once the fairways grow in better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best public course in a 30 mile radius

Just go play here. It’s awesome but you should bring an extra ball or two lol

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Great course for such a good price. All the course staff was very friendly and accommodating!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

Have played here several times and the greens were in the worst shape ever. Overall, course is in pretty good shape, but the greens need some work.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Challenging and good value for the price

This course plays pretty tight with some beautiful tee shots. Notably the par 3 cliffs on #2 and #11 are like nothing else you'll play in Austin that I'm aware of. With all the recent rain the course was lush -- but the fairways were a bit weedy and long. A few of the greens were suffering from massive fungal patches as well but for the most part they play true. With the outrageous price of some of the public courses in Austin, a fifty dollar round here is well worth the money

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solo Booking

Booked a solo in through GolfNow, and had a great experience!

Course was great, although had been affected by recent heavy rains. Would definitely play again when I come through Texas!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hill Country

Awesome hill country course with some crazy holes. Greens are hit or miss right now, about half the holes have some rough spots on them rn

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Round

The course layout is great and the staff is always very courteous. The pace of play is solid and consistent, which makes for an enjoyable round. However, the greens are not in great condition—more are in poor shape than in good, and several require significant attention and maintenance. That said, it's understandable given the ongoing drought conditions this area has faced in recent years. Despite this, the course remains a fun and enjoyable place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Green Conditions are Abysmal Nearly all of 2025

Green Conditions are Abysmal Nearly all of 2025.

Continuously attempting to remedy the condition of the greens from seeding to adding sand … the grass roots are still fragile.

Other courses in the area have significantly better greens.

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