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
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
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
807 Reviews (807)
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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2.0
Previously Played

Bad greens

The greens were in terrible shape and some greens were almost unplayable. I enjoy playing this course as it's close to home. I hope the course get the greens back in shape soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

City of Leander

The City Of Leander has absolutely no idea, or does not care about this place. The greens are SHOT! LOST.! People that actually know, have been telling the City for years they had to do something. Now it's too late. Who do u blame? City Manager? Incompetent safety man that shut down the maintenance department for 3 weeks? Duct tape cannot even fix that. GM that's all about the almighty $$$. 230 rounds a day x 50$ = $11,500/day x 364 = 4,186m a year. Driving range $30k a month. U would think with that income, constant improvement would be made. NOT. if the city continues with this approach, may as well fence it off and make it a walking park or goat ranch. It's quickly headed that way It's unfortunate.

Tony Piercey

Volunteer

Marble Falls, TX

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens not looking good

Love the course and haven't played here in a few months. Greens are in pretty rough shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad greens

Putting surface was very bad. I played there in early May and really liked the course. Much different this time with the Bad greens.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First timer

Challenging layout in relatively good shape (greens recently sanded). As a first timer, I recommend you play with someone who knows the course as it is more of a placement course than just grip it and rip it. Very interesting terrain and lots of hills including the par 3 over the cliff hole #11. I will return for another shot at the course now that I better understand the layout of some of the holes. Good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor conditions

Greens pretty horrible. No Marshall to police pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Rude staff

Paid for 18 holes. There was 4 of us. Played 1st Nine holes and all was good. Because of rain the day before the back 9 was closed. We were asked to re-check in after 9. We did that to play the front 9 again. I asked for a rain check for the back 9 because they looked very backed up for the front 9. The lady at the counter said she could not do that. So I said we would go ahead and play the front 9 again. She stated they were too busy and could not get us in line to play the front 9 a 2nd time. I paid for 18 holes through Golf now however was only allowed to play 9. Would like a refund for the 9 holes we did not play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Rude front desk lady/paid for 18 and was going to be charged 15 more

First of all. I paid for 18 holes. And was told we can play the front 9 and just check in again. (Was an older lady who said that). We go back in to check in after the front 9 and was told it was 15 dollars more. This is absolutely the definition of not how to run a business. Until this gets rectified, I will not spend my money here. Its ashame because I like this course. Will have to find another course who is willing to honor simple business!!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Course was in good shape. Greens were a bit sandy but overall rolled true and were in good shape. Pace of play for a Wednesday morning was slow but bearable. Staff very friendly food in the little bar pub was good. Overall can’t beat this course for the scenery and value would play again for sure

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a gem!

I'm local to this course and can never complain. After recent rains, this course is in the best shape it's ever been for this time of year.

The price is a bang for your buck, I play early morning Friday and there was no one in sight at 7:30 am.

Crystal is always a fun course to play and the fairways, tee boxes and greens are immaculate right now. Greens are slow as conditions are really good, so hit em harder!

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

Great course, fun layout, lots of slopes, water hazards and elevation changes. Course is a really good value for the money. Starter was super friendly. Pace of play was horrendous but there was a really slow group in front of the one in front of us so hopefully that was just an aberration. Would love to give the course another shot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best public course around

Course was in fantastic condition. Greens were great. Course was wide open and the staff was top notch. There’s no better public course within 30 minutes that comes close to Crystal Falls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Fun challenging course, great layout. You definitely have to hit the ball straight off the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing course!!

10/10 would recommend to a friend. if you're looking to play hill country golf, this is your place. fairways in good shape, greens in good shape, best bang for your buck i think in the austin area. a bit of a drive to get out there from downtown but SO worth it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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