Landa Park Municipal Golf Course

This was my 3rd time to play Landa Park.

The clubhouse has a nice and clean shop along with a bar around the corner. You can sit at the bar counter or at a table. I didn't take a good look this time around but last year I believe there were only bar height tables. I'd like to see normal (low) height tables along the windows to a) be available for those that prefer/need them and b) make it that much easier to enjoy the view from the entire bar. Clubhouse staff (in its entirety) were all very courteous and genuine. You never know how much that can help someone coming to play or relax or getaway from 'real life.' I've always enjoyed chatting a little with the open/friendly staff at Landa. Zicke Zacke Hoi Hoi Hoi!

There's a large putting green with a bunker on the low side of the clubhouse next to the parking lot. You then have to drive or hike uphill just a touch to get to a few covered/netted hitting bays. This isn't a place to work on your game at the range; it's just to let you warm up before your round. At least you're in the shade, right!? It's enough to get the juices flowing by hitting however many balls are needed. All good though as I don't need anything else (unless I live nearby .. which I don't).

The course (shorter than many) makes up for any lack in distance by giving you small challenges along the way. Perhaps there are some larger trees forcing you to consider a different club. Or maybe it's the forced water carries. Let's not forget my nemesis #10 with its uphill overgrown creek crossing guarded by trees; it's a visual mind (cuss word) for me. Someday I'll play it well ... someday.

It's been a couple of months since we played and I'm just now writing this review. I don't recall having any issues of significance with the tee boxes, fairways, nor greens. Maybe I saw a spot here and there on the greens that was likely being treated one way or another. I must assume the bunkers were in good shape too. The greens were likely a little hard but they always are +/-. Both central Texas soil and summer heat (watering cost & schedule) will do that. I do recall seeing and using multiple water jugs while on the course -- so that's good.

The carts are of the newer style and comfort with big cup holders, USB ports, two sand bottles, and a ball washer & club cleaner. I did notice that the other side of the cart was empty though -- it would be a normal spot for a cooler (cough cough). :) For the beverages procured at the clubhouse, we were given a plastic bag with ice that was placed inside of a beverage box (like a 12pk of cans box). Kudos for repurposing the box I guess (at least for the moment), but now we're wasting the bag and dealing with it falling over in the seat basket etc. It's just not ideal; not preferred. Perhaps coolers can be acquired and placed on the carts in the future. The touch screen GPS with hole layouts and distances is ALWAYS a plus on a course. So many courses simply do not have on-course distance markings. And too many of my playing partners still do not use technology on the course. So they (too often) ask me to pull up their distance on my phone golf app. So we ALL love the GPS screen hanging from the ceiling of the carts.

Finally, I do want to point out that there's a very nice bathroom facility for men and women that's easily accessible from #13 and #15. A few courses out there could really use something like this when you're so far from the clubhouse. And if it weren't for this facility, the crowds over at Schlitterbahn (across the water from the tree line) might get more than bargained for. And no one wants that!

I still need to play this course in the early-mid spring. I'll see if I can put a reminder on my calendar. You should do the same.

Course was still in good shape. Greens were a bit inconsistent on speed, but overall in good condition. Biggest issue with Landa is getting Tee time. If you're not a member who gets preferred times, not much to choose from. I think this hurts the club overall. Maybe only preferred times for members on one of the days of the weekend and let the public get some morning times in the other.

Tee to green very nice. Greens are fast, even being sanded.

Course condition was very good and enjoyed the layout. Have played here several times and it has always been nice experience.

Me and a buddy loved the course it offers a lot of challenges and you can tell it's well managed... we only had one problem due to people hitting into us and almost hitting us with the ball and they didn't care. But all and all we had a great time. I will definitely be back