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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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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 1
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Conditions aren’t the greatest (dry fairway, little grass on greens)…. But typical for this time of year. Paired with a fun group. Will return for future visits.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Sub-Par

The course was in fair condition except the greens were so quick you couldn’t get anything to stick.

Pace of play the day I played was awful and we waited at least 5-10 min on each tee box.

Last weird thing was I paid for my own cart as a single, but was told once I got to the tee box they didn’t have enough carts so I had to ride with another random in my group. Have never had that happen before. Was frustrating especially since I was charged a “cart fee”.

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

Beyond impressed

For the cost alone and the course tidiness I would play and recommend playing here everyday if you could 🤣 great course lovely staff all around amazing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Good layout but tough conditions

Fairways were just punched and greens were sport at best. However, the layout is good. The course needs a little TLC and some rain. Cost with cart was a decent value. I would play it again with appropriate expectations.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hopefully better this summer

My first time playing here—I play off of a 5-7 handicap and have played everything from pastures to PGA tour event courses. The layout of this course was rather frustrating for me. I like challenging, but for a course playing 6600 yards, the fairways are extremely narrow and greens are teeny and rock hard. One green was very sloped and the pin placement was questionable for the speed. Greens had to be running at a 13 and the other two guys in our group just picked up their balls because they’d roll all the way down the hill if not made. A few greens were in great shape. My biggest gripe is with blind tee shots. They’re just not for me. Although I’ll never play there again, I do appreciate the challenge and respect those willing to endure it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Too bad, really!

I last played here in Dec of 2023 and swore I wouldn’t return until I heard it was in better shape. I love the layout and had a couple guys tell me it was in good shape. Unfortunately, in my opinion, it’s not.

The greens are very spotty and bumpy. Amazingly, the speed was reasonable but the bumpiness made even short putts unpredictable.

While they do a great job making the fairways green that are near the clubhouse, the rest are dormant this time of year. The real problem, however, is the amount of the fairways and rough that are bare dirt and rock (see other review mentioning having a “rock rule” to prevent damaging clubs.

This course could be SO nice……but it’s not.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very Poor

I usually do not write reviews, but this needed to be done. The greens had ONE pin that was not on a slope or ridge. Almost impossible to putt. The carts were horrible. You would drive 20 yards before the parking break would release and jerk your back out. They did have GPS, however, they were mounted by the cup holders on the dash. They were hard to get to, and the touchscreen didnt work very good at all. The cart attendant was rude. The man at the front desk did not seem too interested in helping us at all. At the turn, we went in for a snack and something to drink. Guess what? NOPE. I'm sorry. We're closed today. Are you kidding me? This course is coming off the play-list! Thanks for listening.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice amenities. Course staff was helpful.

There are a lot of Hazards. Pace was 4hr. Lady at the Bar in club house said they would be full service by end of February or sooner. There are a few blind holes and staff was helpful along with tech for safety

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Pace Poor
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