Blue Lake Golf Club
About
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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It was ok
Staff was super nice. Course is just ok nothing special.
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.
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.
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.
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 !!
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.
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
Great features, a lot of elevation changes
Enjoyed it, a lot of elevation changes, greens were small but challenging
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fun to play
Greens and fairways in good shape. Greens a little slow.