Forest Creek GC
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4.4
925 Reviews (925)
5 Stars
479
4 Stars
300
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
90.2%
Recommend this course
832 out of 925 reviews
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4.0
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
73.3%
Recommend this course
22 out of 30 reviews
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4.3
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
56 out of 64 reviews
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Course Highlights
Forest Creek's fairways and greens are in exceptional shape, with speeds that consistently impress returning players. The welcoming staff and value-added package including range balls, food, and drinks make every round worthwhile.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7147 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.8

Designed by Dick Phelps, Forest Creek Golf Club has been named "Best Public Golf Course in Central Texas" by Golf Digest as well as "Golf Club of the Year" by Club Corporation of America. Phelps' design features plush, narrow fairways, and its namesake Forest Creek that comes into play on 11 holes. Many of the holes dogleg, and its most difficult holes are the long par 4s. These holes are especially evident on the back nine, with holes 10, 15, and 18 all playing well over 400 yards. The 15th is the most difficult, playing a bogey-welcoming, par 5-like 472 yards.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Phelps (1990) Colligan Golf Design (2018)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Tifdwarf Grass

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2023 #23) (2022 #14)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #8)
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Reviews

4.4
925 Reviews (925)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 25
Bunkers 24
Forced Carries 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Advanced Golfers 19
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 19
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Course in Centex

Forest Creek is in great shape, and I believe it is once again the best and most challenging golf course in Central TX. It’s much tighter than easy, wide-open courses like *Ranch or T-Vista, and the greens & traps have been vastly improved by the 2019 completed renovation. But it’s too difficult for casual golfers, who will find it difficult to break 100 @ FC. It plays at least 7 strokes harder than most other Centex courses. I had 10 pars & shot an 83 today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again soon and you breaking 80 out here!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Good value...nice course. Pristine fairways and nice greens slower than they look but true. Only imild issue is the number of quirky sharp doglegs. Otherwise I’ll be back definitely! Beers on course cold and inexpensive. Like ALL other courses, more peeing facilities would invite more beer sales. Middle aged men spend more on golf than any other and need to pee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thanks for you positive review. See you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Round Rock gem

Recently played Ram Rock at Horseshoe Bay. These Robert Trent Jones designed courses have a well deserved reputation as some of the finest courses in Central Texas. Add Forest Creek to this list. The entire course was refurbished last year and it shows. The greens are perfect. The sand traps drain and leave you with predictable shots. Kemper Sports took over management. They are professional and so very friendly. New carts have touch screen GPS; a feature that would have been useful at Ram Rock.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great condition

Excellent fairways, greens and tee boxes. It rained most of my time on the course and the grass held up great. Not a hard as I was expecting, so I was pleasantly surprised. The carts have Bluetooth, and gps, very swanky

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome as usual

Was wet out today but the course was great! Fantastic greens and fairways and a fun track.

They got new carts recently with all the GPS and music installed. Pretty cool. No radar golf ball locator though.

Be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thanks Dave! We appreciate your comments and glad you enjoyed your golf experience at Forest Creek.

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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thank you David for your comments. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to improve the golf experience at Forest Creek.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem right here in Round Rock

Good layout, greens are in great shape, tee boxes in great shape. This is one of the hidden gems in Round Rock. Awesome course layout, tree lined, Texas style course. Fairways are in good shape, tee boxes even, sand traps in great shape and greens are awesome. Staff very friendly and willing to make this an enjoyable golf outing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A Nicer Lions

This course feels so much like lions down south in Austin. Tight, short and a bunch of doglegs and slope. Saying good bye to your driver might be the best decision you make. Excellent course condition and all the people working there are great. Got a free water bottle at the tee off and free cold towels by the Marshal which isn’t a joke when it’s 103 out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf experience

Booked a 7am tee time at 6:15am for a Wednesday round. Super friendly staff. 53.99 after tax with cart (GPS), range balls, sleeve of balls, hot dog or sausage wrap and beer or soft drink included. Also entered me into a drawing for free polo for the day. Course in great shape, especially the greens. Can’t wait to return. Some constructive criticism: tee markers weren’t in place yet, no men’s club (although sounds like this is common amongst muni’s in TX?), heard some members talk about how people can book up to a month ahead on golf now but they can only book a week out. Would like to see some tournament offerings. Would be willing to pay more since the course was in great shape! 5 stars!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thank you for your comments and glad you enjoyed your golf at Forest Creek.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of the best in north Austin!

Course has turned into one of the best in the area! Props to the team there who have really helped turn this track into a great one!

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

Tight fairways, great condition

The course is in superb condition. The greens are excellent. They also have fancy new carts with that allow you to bluetooth your phone to the speakers on the cart. This course has the amenities and is in the condition of a $80 tee time or higher course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thanks for your review and we will try not to raise the rates to $80 just yet. See you soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course & great people...

We enjoyed just being out playing with the current COVID situation. From start to Finish I had a great time with the guys we were paired with to the friendliness and jocund nature of the staff. Will be back when in town! :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plush in August

Forest Creek took a dive a decade or so ago. The course reno paid off. This is the best course under $60 I have ever played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thank you! We are glad you are enjoying the renovations and feel a great value at Forest Creek.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved !

Course has been much improved fairways and greens in nice condition

Tough track ! Bring your A game !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thanks for your comments. Forest Creek does test every cub in your bag. See you soon1

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Value and Great Fun

First time playing Forest Creek but it won’t be my last! The course is fairly tight with lots of doglegs and the greens are undulating but not unfair. I feel that it can be a bit challenging for the beginner as many of the shots require you to play for position. It’s definitely a fun layout and can’t wait to play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thanks for your comments and we look forward to seeing you again real soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and fairways in great shape love the new system for yardage and keeping score on board the vehicles great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed your golf experience.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Best Value.....Maybe in Texas

Booked 3 of Golf Advisor's top 3 public courses in Austin with a buddy for a weekend golf trip and this was the first stop on our list. Not only was it the nicest course we played all weekend, it was also the cheapest and had the friendliest staff. The greens and fairways are as good as any I've seen on a public course. The clubhouse and practice facilities are top notch, the course pairs beautiful views with unique challenges at a rate comparable to a nicer muni course. If I was an Austin area native, I'd be a regular here. You quite simple can't beat this course for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/12/2020

Thanks for the comments and glad you had a great time here at Forest Creek..

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