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4.2
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
2.9
92.4%
Recommend this course
39 out of 42 reviews
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4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.3
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 24 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Semi-Private
Par 32
Length 2376 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Finger (1962)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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4.2
42 Reviews (42)
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

It was ok

Staff was super nice. Course is just ok nothing special.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

More help in pro shop.

This place is amazing. One of the most beautiful courses in the hill country. I’m leaving an overall of 3 stars because the lady in the pro shop is completely lost at work everyday. It should never take over 40min to check in a tee time that we reserved ahead of time, just to figure out when we get there she’s totally lost on how to run the pro shop in general. Please get more coherent staff so we can be charged correctly and in a timely manner.

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

Very challenging 9 hole Hill Country gem

Wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. Fantastic little course. Some very challenging par3 holes in the 190 range. Lots of elevation changes, some blind shots, deep bermuda off the fairways, and woods off of some of the fairways. Only 1 par 5 and mostly par 4’s. I did better the first 9. Nice carts, well maintained, friendly staff, and met several very friendly golfers. Well worth the time to play this one. Would challenge very good golfers. Lots of wildlife.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Texas Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Basic, charming community course

I told myself the next time I was in HSB I would venture off to see Blue Lake. It's the antithesis of the championship resort courses and Escondido, and it's also just $12 to walk nine holes, so it's a great option if you lack the combination of time, money and access for those.

I walked it in about 70 minutes. The land is pretty rolling and many of the greens are elevated. They are basic, just generally small circles in shape. Deer galore on a fall evening. If you play the blues you'll have quite a few 175- to 190-yard shots. I suspect it's a place supported almost entirely by neighborhood residents. Glad I stopped in.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Blue Lake Golf Now Special

Wonderful weather, fairways and rough dormant, greens very small but very soft. Challenging short course, small greens hold very well. Great little course to work on iron game. 2nd time playing the course, Saturday Special pricing can't be beat. Will play again !!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short game needed.

Nice little course tucked away by horseshoe bay that has some great deer to keep you company. Course is challenging and has a lot of slopes and hills requiring some great shots, short game must be dead on to hit par. Great course for the price and staff was friendly and not pushy, even told us where to put the cart key when done.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Quick and cheap

At the price you probably cannot beat the deal. The course was in seasonal change so it was a little rough. A good cheap way to kill a few hours. a good course for a beginner that wants more than a par 3 course but is not up for a full size course

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great features, a lot of elevation changes

Enjoyed it, a lot of elevation changes, greens were small but challenging

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful wild life

Its a great course with alot of par 3 holes for a good challenge for every level of player. Staff super friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Short Course

Hidden treasure. Short course, narrow fairways and small greens = you must have a really good short game. Most approach shots are 6, 7 or even 9 or pitching wedge for long ball hitter. You must be accurate with your short game. Green a bit slow but hold the ball well.(Go play a round a see).

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

poor coures

not a good course to play unless you really like par 3

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Very nice 9 hole course!

Short course, great if you want to get in a quick 9 or 18. Hidden away. Greens are small, so you have to be accurate.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Not as easy as you think...

With very tiny greens and 3 par 3's at 185 yards plus it's a challenging short course. The good news it's hard to lose a ball, the bad news is you might have a 130 yard shot on a side hill lie to a penny size green. Not to be taken for granted. Enjoyed a bunch with very fast pace of play and friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great for a quick 18

Didn't realize this was a 9 hole course. Made for a quick 18 before we headed home from vacation.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a good challenge for me.

This course was in good shape. It's in the hills so it has a lot of lies that are above or below the your feet. Also, a lot of trees come into play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun to play

Greens and fairways in good shape. Greens a little slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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