Crystal Falls GC: #14
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4.3
856 Reviews (856)
5 Stars
390
4 Stars
318
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
89.3%
Recommend this course
767 out of 856 reviews
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4.5
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 47 reviews
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4.4
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.8%
Recommend this course
78 out of 85 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

4.3
856 Reviews (856)

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 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 6
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 6
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 12
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 26
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
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