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
4.2
Amenities
4.2
90.4%
Recommend this course
821 out of 914 reviews
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3.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
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5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
66.7%
Recommend this course
16 out of 24 reviews
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4.3
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
24
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
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
64 out of 72 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 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 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course on a whole is going down hill

Course on a whole is going down hill, used to be a well taken care of course but now looks like it wont recover at all, when you first pull up you can notice the facilities are in need of maintenance and a face lift. Rough is in bad shape and fairways are ok at best. Putting greens are in bad shape ball bounces on almost every green.
Wouldn't recommend at all

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/05/2015

I play this course quite often, most recently on Sept. 2nd, the same day as this review. While the course is not in pristine condition, it's not even close to as bad as this review makes it seem.

Fairways were in good condition, and no brown spots or weeds on any of the greens And for the cost, it's a really good deal on a challenging course. The staff is also very friendly.

This reviewer must have a personal vendetta against someone at Forest Creek.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice value

I like the value this course offers for the money. Though not always the case, pace of play was slow the last time I played it. We had to wait 20 mins or so to tee off and we were slowed down as soon as we got to the second hole and thereafter turning our round into a 5 hour round. Staff is friendly, the beer is cold and the food is good. They are overdue for new golf carts. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Well kept greens and fairways. I'm definitely coming back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

The course was not in its usual condition because of the amount of rain that fell this year. The bunkers were in really bad shape. But it's all a temporary problem. I enjoy playing the course. Shot selection off the tee box is key to a good round. I look forward to my next round at the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Horrible shape

I played this course last year around Thanksgiving, and loved it. Challenging, fun, and beautiful. This was my second time playing the course and in 7 months, the quality has disappeared. After record rainfalls this year, most courses are in the best shape I have ever seen them (for summer conditions). Not here...the greens were very bumpy and had bare and burned spots, the fairways were not cut properly and the bunkers were unplayable holes with dirt, rocks and weeds/grass in them. We played all bunkers as ground under repair. I will be skipping this course in my rotation until I hear that it is being managed better.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging course in very good condition

Forest Creek has a challenging layout and is in very good condition. This course causes you to hit every club in your bag and some of the holes have some unique configurations. The rough was very thick both along the fairways and around the greens. The bunkers were in pretty bad shape but it appeared to be due to all of the recent rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

I'll be back

First off, the course had some issues from the hill country flooding of the previous week which caused some condition issues. I rated the conditions as good in spite of the obvious flood damage to many of their sand traps and fairways. They have some work ahead of them to return the course to what looked like a nicely conditioned course. All of that said, I thouroghly enjoyed the course, the layout and the challenging play. the greens were in good shape and putted true. the areas that had not seen flood waters were in good shape and we had a lot of fun. The course Marshall was enjoyable to talk to as a group of speed golfers behind us wanted to try and beat a 3 hour round. We played at a brisk p[ace and kept up with the group in front of us and offered to allow the speed golfers to go through at the turn but they declined once they saw there was a group in front of us. I feel sorry for them not being able to enjoy their golf nearly as much as my brother and I did. We asked a single to join us on the back and had a blast.

My only negative about this outing was that the ninth hole was shortened to a par 3 as a result of the flood. I personally believe that if a course is not able to be played fully the rate should be adjusted during those times. We paid the full weekend fare as if it was in normal playing condition.,

I do not go around life being critical of the shortcomings but rather enjoyed being able to get out and play. I cant wait to be able to play this course again but I will call first and ask what shape they are in.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course that seems that only a select few know about

Will definitely be back,. The first few holes we were rained on and the rest were soggy so cart path only...yet still enjoyed and appreciated this little gem tucked remotely. Looking forward to playing in dry conditions upon my next trip back to Texas. All previous reviews are correct by stating excellent condition, slopes on every hole with challenges throughout... As stated, can't wait to play again in dryer conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Course But Bunkers Need Help

Very enjoyable course to play. Greens and fairways in great condition but the bunkers are a disaster; hard to describe bunkers other than they are "crusty".

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great affordable Course

Very nice course and a very friendly staff. I would recommend this course if in Austin. Some very neat holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awful Pace of Play

This is the third time I have played this course and every time the pace of play on a weekend was over 5 hours for a round. The most recent round was 5 hours and 15 minutes and the previous round was over 5 1/2 hours long. Just ridiculous pace of play. The course is NOT in good shape either so that doesn't help "make up" for the awful pace of play.

I will never play this course again and recommend to anyone who asks to avoid this course unless you want to waste a day at a golf course. Additionally, the next day (a Sunday) we played Grey Rock in three hours and 55 minutes which just accentuated how poor the pace of play was at Forest Creek.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Great value!

We play at Forest Creek a few times a month on average. When we played on the 16th, we were the only ones on the course. The staff stayed the entire afternoon essentially just for us to play a round of golf in freezing temperatures and rain!

That says it all about Forest Creek and the service the staff provides!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good times

Great time, coarse was in great shape as usual and the staff was friendly an accomodating

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't llay there on the weekends

Extremely slow on the weekends. Too crowded. Easily 6 hour rounds.

Otherwise, a solid course. Fun to walk. Few different risk-reward shots. I would go back and play - but only during the week.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course for the price

This course was a blast. Absolutely a TARGET GOLF course. Almost every shot involves a strategy; very few holes can you just 'grip it and rip it'. Keeps you on your toes. Greens in GREAT shape for this time of year. Only complaint of the course are the bunkers. Played at noon on a Sunday afternoon in early February, when it was 65 degrees and sunny... only cost me $40! Amazing deal for the quality of golf. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play!!!

3 hours to play 10 holes! Unless you have 6 hours to play a round...stay away. No marshals anywhere to speed up play! Guys in front of us playing mulligans each tee box and waiting for Father Time to call their number. I skipped a hole to pass the slow group but encountered an even slower group ahead.. Ridiculous!! So I ended up only playing 12 holes trying to navigate around slow play. Also, the facilities are old and rundown....from the clubhouse, the restrooms, to practice tees. Upside...the course was decent and unique for 10 holes. So frustrating! For $47 I should have just gone to Avery or Terravista.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Wet Condition

I have played there before and always enjoyed it. This time it was a bad experience. Car path only, the course was muddy, very wet, some running water and there were times you couldn't get to your ball. I lost three balls I couldn't get to. There should have been a warning before I made t-times about the condition. I will go back, I like the place, " it was just one of those things"

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

nice routing

Friendly staff . Course empty except for foursome in front of us that had to have picked up our ball on #11 which has a blind landing area . Stuck behind them entire back nine . Ruined an otherwise nice golf day . Many interesting shots, choices .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Home course

I love this course. It is narrow and challenging. For a $15 hot deal you can't beat it. I use to live on the course so I have a personal connection with the course. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Protections of greens fun

Enjoyed approach to greens. A fun course would be challenging for a beginner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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