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4.0
473 Reviews (473)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
82.8%
Recommend this course
431 out of 473 reviews
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4.1
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
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5
3 Stars
0
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1
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
76.5%
Recommend this course
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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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2014 #10)
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Reviews

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course!

This place is a hidden gem! Pro Shop bros were cool, staff was friendly and always smiling, and the Caddy Shack is dope! The course is nice but I will admitt, there are a few issues with some of the greens, not all holes, but a couple had some issues. Still was well worth the 40min drive to get away from the city and play a course without so many players like every course in ACL nowadays lol. Will be back to play again soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Okay course. Okay pace of play. Overall average experience.

Had a group of 6 in front of us which we waited on for every hole. Was willing to put that aside until we got asked to speed up by a marshall. I thought that was pretty wild. Course was in okay condition. Deer and deer poop everywhere and it is by a sewage treatment plant. So that definitely didn’t help. But it was also pretty cheap. Honestly for a little more money there are a ton of better options in the Austin area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Worst Greens I Have Every Played

This is the worst greens on a golf course I have ever played. The tee boxes were good and the fairways were great, but it did not matter how well you played, once you got on the green then forget it. They could have placed the pins in the best spots on the green, but it seemed like they chose the spot with no grass and all sand. I would have done better putting on the fairway. I played the course one other time and they were not this bad. I hope they get there stuff together and work on the greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Greens need attention

First 3 holes (which are also 10-12) are slick hard clay. Balls would stop near the pin and then seconds to about a minute later started creeping down the green, rolling 10-30 yards back down the fairway. Extremely hard conditions. It would almost be preferable to move the pin to the fairway. Other greens are also in rough shape. Fairways are good. Beer is cold. Carts are cushy. No bunkers, no water, no real hazards at all. Teed off behind a foursome that was extremely slow… 2:45 hrs on first 9.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was wet. Stayed on path but grass soaked with dew

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I’m a local and love to play here.

Don Cavanaugh

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Goat Farm would be a compliment

One can not stick a flag in a hole and call it a golf course. This is a total waste of time and money. Course is in horrible shape greens are no different than tee boxes do not waste your time . How this got 4 star rating is beyond me. Be clear it only 9 holes how hard would it be to improve the conditions? Just terrible experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor Course

Drove up to this course from San Antonio. Don’t bother making the drive. Fairways have lots of dead spots with rocks. I got stuck between two groups of five and six…Not foursomes. This course is terrible. Not even the one Hole that had a view of the lake was worth it. Pass this course and never look back unless you want to just hang out at the bar. Lots of lake bar rats here that don’t even know the game.

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

Great value!

Challenging enough shot making course. Greens were in great condition. Will play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Great value 9 hole course. Grounds were all very hard but nothing unplayable. I’m a 20+ handicap so take my advice with some salt. I had a good time playing and will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

9 hole course

Narrow at times but moderately ample fairway room off the tee. Greens were tiny. Good point on greens they ran true and fast. I would play if in the area but would not go out of the way to play a nine hole course unless that is what I was looking for.

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