Forest Creek GC
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4.3
914 Reviews (914)
5 Stars
470
4 Stars
298
3 Stars
83
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
31
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
89.7%
Recommend this course
821 out of 914 reviews
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3.8
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 25 reviews
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4.3
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.3%
Recommend this course
67 out of 75 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

4.3
914 Reviews (914)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Golfnow dropped the ball

Golf now failed to send our reservation to Forest Creek which in turn meant we didnt get our tee time, our hot deal price and ruined our day. I have the confirmation email but the golf course did not and did not honor it since they had no idea about it.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Good conditions for March, some challenging holes. I would play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

The greens are true and fast. Some of the best I have played on. The fairways are green and have grass. Not very many “tight lies”. It is always a pleasure to play here. Did I mention, the price is usually right. Hopefully, no one reads this review, because everyone will want to play. It is nice that I can play this course in less than 4 hours, most of the time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout. Many doglegs and blind shots. Greens are fast and sloping. Premium on shot placement, not power.

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

Nice course

Excellent winter conditions. Marshall worked hard to hasten pace of play. Round took 2 3/4 hours. Friendly and helpful staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Previously Played

Slow pace, fun but tight layout

Tee times were 1 behind to start, the round took 4:45.

Greens fast, in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout at Forest Creek

I've played a number of rounds at Forest Creek. This is a public daily play course in Round Rock that is 0wned by the city of Round Rock. While it is a public course it plays like a private club with good variety on the holes, a very nice layout, excellent playing conditions, and a very walkable course routiing.

The course underwent an extensive renovation two years ago which included rebuilding all the greens. While the greens were tough to hold last year, this has improved quite a bit this year. The greens read true and were very smooth and fast. Despite 3" of rain two days earlier (and cart path only play), the course had drained really well with few wet areas. The sand traps were in exceptional condition, something not often found in central TX courses. I'm not sure if this is a carry over from the renovation or if there has been work done more recently. Despite the rain, there was no standing water in the bunkers and all of them have been dressed.

The staff, including the workers on the course, are all very friendly and helpful. It obvious they have been well trained.

In all, this is a very nice course and great value. A course I would play every day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Major Improvements

Lots of fun playing at FC. Greens, fairways tee boxes all well maintained. Friendly helpful staff everywhere. Prices are good, and the burger alone is worth a visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Forest Creek

excellent shape for January amd the day after a fairly heavy rain

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was swampy cuz of rain

This course is tough anyway but playing after a week of rain did not make it any better. The good thing is we had the course to ourselves and and the rain stopped just before we started and didn't start back up until we were done.

They have done a great job of overhauling last year though I had not played it before they did it but heard horror stories. The snack bar is well equipped and food is great and reasonably priced. They have 4 beers on tap and cigars if you forget yours.

Staff is very friendly and they have a drawing every day for a shirt and a club at the end of the month.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Difficult but fun; staff was great

Found the greens to be a bit hard and very fast; hard to hold the greens. Fairways are cut pretty tight. Summer may be a better time to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice greens and layout

Only areas of suggested improvement would be player driven. Two to a cart, fix/fill divots, and observe 90 rule when posted. This would decrease wear of the course. Bunkers and greens are nice. Fairways above average. Great layout that requires good club selection and placement on many holes. For the intermediate and better golfers. Friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor course management.

I regret coming here a second time after my first experience.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

My only complaint is that the play was really slow. 4:45 minutes to play 18 holes. Wish there was a way to get players to play from the proper tees. Course was in great shape and would play again in the morning before it gets too packed

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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