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4.0
473 Reviews (473)
5 Stars
193
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
82.8%
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431 out of 473 reviews
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4.1
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
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3.8
17 Reviews (17)
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
76.5%
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13 out of 17 reviews
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Course Highlights
Point Venture delivers outstanding value with well-maintained fairways, challenging greens, and a relaxed small-club atmosphere that keeps golfers returning. The grass driving range, on-site golf simulator, scenic views, and friendly wildlife add genuine character to this enjoyable layout.

About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3126 yards
Slope 124
Rating 35.1

Built along Lake Travis in 1971, Point Venture was the first course in Leander, but has been overshadowed since the opening of Crystal Falls. The course has 9 holes that meander through a residential development and is loaded with dogleg holes and mature trees.

Jimmy Demaret designed the course, and his layout features two nasty par 5s. The best hole on the course is No. 7–a scenic hole that starts from an elevated tee box and plays downhill to a green surrounded by a lake.

Getting there : From I-35, exit FM 1431 and drive west approximately 25 miles to Lago Vista. Turn left on Lohman Ford Rd. and drive 8 miles to the Point Venture guard gate.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jimmy Demaret

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

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4.0
473 Reviews (473)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 16
Elevation Changes 12
Undulating Greens 11
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 21
Locals 19
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22

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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

What a great little course.

This is a 9 hole golf course, but you can play it twice for your eighteen. The course is in great shape especially for the money. I have played courses that are twice as much and are half the course. The course is a little short even from the tips but it does have some challenging holes, especially 9. Great value!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/23/2020

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good value

Course was in good shape. Cut nicely. However, the greens are sparse of grass, leaving them extremely fast. and pressed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has a great price.

I chose this golf course to play with 2 beginners. It's good to play twice on same hole for us. But they had difficulty for tee shot because fairway was a little narrow. I think it's nacessary to take care the grass on the green. Generally, it's good because we paid only $15 for a 18-hole rounding.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great hill country views.

The course was well maintained and greens were in good shape. The pace of play started out fine but got backed up after the first few holes. We enjoyed our play here and would return to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great for what it is

Played the course twice, second nine I was playing better, but with more people it made the pace of play pretty fast. Golf Carts weren't charged as two of mine couldn't go up a simple slope. But for the price I can't complain, I'll be back there soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a fun little "boutique" course.

Point Venture is a fun track to play. It is a short, nine hole course at just slightly over 6K yds from the back tees. Layout has lots of angles/doglegs to test your skill with ball placement off your tee shot. There is a short practice range and a small putting green for warm-up. There is a small clubhouse that includes a pretty good snack bar with outside seating. The golf carts have seen better days but still have plenty of life in them and get you around okay. The greens are well kept but are small in size; this is actually a good fit for the short yardage of the course. Nestled in a residential area very close to an arm of Lake Travis, you can still see some great views even though the lake level is way down from normal. Lots of wildlife out there, and the quiet is almost deafening! The course does not have sand traps nor bunkers, but their absence was not a negative and you hardly notice this. The course is located a good distance out in the Texas Hill Country, so be prepared to drive a while to get there. The green fee is very reasonable; a real steal at a cheap price. So if you do not mind a drive to get there, Point Venture is worth a try for a rather unique golfing experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is great for a quick round

I play here all the time, best rates you'll find anywhere for 18 holes of golf given you play the 9 holes twice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0

Okay starter course if you're taking your kids.

Pros: Easy course. If you are wanting to take your kids and teach them how to play, this is a good course. No sand, no water.
For the area, the course is well laid out. If you live in the Lago Vista area, it is a good local option to get some play in.
Not very many people playing, so pace of play was quick.
Cons: 9 holes. So the few people who are playing can quickly get stacked up as people are making the turn from 9 back to 1.
Cost is pretty high for being 9 holes and for the quality of the course. The greens were sketchy, not well taken care of. Their were points where I was playing off of St. Augustine in the just off the fairway and around the green.

I'm an average golfer. With so many courses in the Austin area, I don't see myself coming back here. I would gladly pay a few dollars more to play a full 18 hole course. This place is good if you live local and have no other options. Otherwise, skip it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good little Course

I enjoy this course for the ease of play. You can get out and practice on a real course instead of simply on the range. The staff is friendly enough and the beer is cold. It has a very good practice area including a sand bunker. I have seen it in better condition when we had more rain...but overall a good little course. I want to keep it my secret though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging short yardage 9 hole course.

I love this course! Short in yardage but a great challenge once on the green. Tricky greens make up for not having to navigate around bunkers or water hazards. Wildlife is great! Never seen so many deer come so close to us but never caused any delay in play. I take my 8 ur old there as well because of their jr tee boxes. Great 9 hole course for me to work on my short game with some holes reachable for the bigger hitters especially from the white tees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun to play

Thuis course is real fun to play, allthough à little easy, but with difficult to read greens. The staff should be taught to be a little friendlier to their guests.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Point Venture is one of mine and my husbands favorite courses...

People here are so nice. The first time we went, we were a little put off because an employee was mowing the first fairway, so we had to wait for him to move on. He continued to mow on the fairway of the next hole and on and on til about the 5th until he either took a break or was finished. Every time after always a pleasure. We had one gent with his daughter show up and "cut line" around my husband and I and when my husband asked if he'd show some etiquette, he didn't feel he'd done anything wrong. We only ask that he "asked" first out of common courtesy. He soon left the course and I hope he returns, no harm no foul just requesting some level of decorum.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great 9 hole course for a quick round

Nice course, very casual and no crowds. Inexpensive. The couse is in pretty good condition considering the summer we had in central Texas. Greens are good overall. Good beginner course - 9 holes is just about right. I took my son out for his first ever round and although he was chalenged, it was enjoyable for both of us.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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