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Blue Lake Golf Club
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Often overshadowed by the high-dollar resorts and new championship layouts, Blue Lake is one of the lesser-known gems of the Highland Lake area. Exuding the old-school charm of its course designer, the crusty Jimmy Burke, this scenic track is loaded with wildlife and is generally a joy to play because of its simplicity.
Burke’s par 32 layout consists of five par 3s, three par 4s, and only one par 5. There are no bunkers or water hazards. The course weaves in and out of a quaint housing community, and a few elevated tees offer views of Lake LBJ.
Notable holes include the 365-yard par 4 with out-of-bounds looming left and trees on the right, and the par 3 16th, which plays almost 200 yards.
Two sets of tees make for an 18-hole round, andyou can pay once and play all day.
Getting there : From Hwy. 71 west, turn right on Blue Lake Deer Haven Dr., then drive 2 miles north to the course.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 2376 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 32 | 2165 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Blue M: 60.9/99 | 354 | 136 | 361 | 173 | 366 | 172 | 191 | 189 | 434 | 2376 | 4752 |
| Blue/white M: 63.2/102 | 354 | 136 | 361 | 173 | 366 | 172 | 191 | 189 | 434 | 2376 | 4749 |
| White/green M: 62.1/97 W: 66.4/104 | 354 | 134 | 361 | 171 | 368 | 173 | 191 | 187 | 434 | 2373 | 4558 |
| White/red W: 66.1/103 | 352 | 129 | 361 | 164 | 363 | 175 | 183 | 182 | 434 | 2343 | 4483 |
| Red/white M: 61.8/93 | 354 | 136 | 361 | 126 | 366 | 172 | 150 | 104 | 434 | 2203 | 4406 |
| Red/Green W: 61.1/97 | 346 | 124 | 359 | 127 | 358 | 169 | 149 | 105 | 428 | 2165 | 4330 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap (W) | 6 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 8 |
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Quality personified
Friendly staff it felt like a course away from home definitely play again b4 going back to SA. Hope to score better next time. Texas charm and friendliness experienced
Greens used to be good
Played here a year ago about this time and came back yesterday and not the same situation greens are kind of burned up real bad spots fairways and everything look okay but looks like they've killed some of their putting areas that leaves to be less desired
Must play!!!
Beautiful drive and great condition, great par 3’s,,, and grass is in excellent condition, gas carts and friendly staff
Pleasant surprise
Better than I expected! It’s a nine hole course you do twice. Open fairways. Gentle rolling hills. Greens are quick. Some are tilted so read carefully. Course is tight so watch for errant balls. Staff is friendly and helpful. Hubby forgot his hat in the cart. They had it ready for him the next day. No amenities here and no practice area to speak of. But who cares. Plenty of deer and birdie opportunities. Go play!
Quality 9 Hole Course for price point
Tee box, Fairways, and Greens are higher quality than most in Central Texas...At this price point I will play again...Most public courses at this price point have very poor conditions...
Cool Blue Lake
Great get away from the hustle and bustle of Austin.
Really friendly staff...
Although short good challenge.
Had a great time, love the hills and scenery, good pass play
Great little course
Played Blue Lake in Horseshoe Bay for the first time. Excellent outing! Probably one of the most peaceful rounds I've had in years. Early Tee time, so had the course wide open for just me and the deer. Staff (Scooter) was awesome. Friendly and very helpful. Even checked with me after the first nine to see what I thought.
While no water or sand and relatively short, it's not without its challenges given the hills, narrow tee shot requirements and some center fairway trees to navigate around. A great course for shot making dealing with angled lies and longer par 3 distances to make good shot placement a necessity. Greens were in great shape and rolled true. Also, the maintenance and upkeep on the course (divot repair/filling, ball marks on the green) were all repaired (and on a Monday!). Will definitely be back.
Great short course
We had a perfect day. Clear & a little cool down (for Tx in June). Empty course. Fairway and greens all in great shape. Tight fairways to challenge your game. Will be back to this gem.
Gem
This course is Challenging! 9 holes break forty you better be straight butter. Trees, sloping greens, sloping fairways! It’s a test and “keeps bringing me back in”
Corleone
Blue Lake Challenge
This track is such a gem. Reminds me of par three course with my dad. Just a magical place. Tough birdie holes all day long.
Great 9 hole course. Lots of character with no water or sand. Was very enjoyable
Great not-so-little 9 hole course.
Challenging course layout with longest par 3s and well maintained greens.
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