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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3.9
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.3%
Recommend this course
22 out of 30 reviews
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4.3
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
72 out of 81 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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Pricey but totally worth it.

This course was a higher price than the average of the area but it was fantastic and completely worth every penny. Lunch included, range balls included, friendly staff, and cart girls every couple of holes. Course was super fun to play and in great condition. Would come again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course with greens back to normal playing conditions

Great to see greens are back to good playing conditions. Needed more in the coolers in the heat of the summer as most were almost empty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s ok

Forest Creek was my favorite course in Central Texas. I still like the layout & challenge, however the greens still need work & the new management team is not nearly as friendly as the previous staff members. I still enjoy the course, but overall it’s not as good as it used to be.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Phenomenal Course

A lot of Austin courses seem to be having issues with their greens this year but Forest Creek is far from that. Great greens, great fairways, great carts and great staff. Everyone’s super friendly, prices are a bargain in my opinion. Even a domestic beer is $4 which is unheard of at a course around the Austin vicinity. I highly recommend Forest Creek, we’ve been here about 10 times and will continue visiting. The only complaint I’d have is we’ve gotten behind a couple slow groups a couple times but that’s literally every course, I’m not one to blame the golf club themselves unless it’s a constant issue. Overall, hats off to the Forest Creek team.

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

One of the best courses in the Austin area

This had to be one of the best experiences I’ve had at a new golf course. Course was kept up and challenging for a high handicap player like me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not what it used to be

The course did not do well this winter, but the greens are relatively decent now. The pace of play continues to be exceptionally slow at 4.5 hours plus. The range is abysmal

The hardest mats you could imagine. Overall service and value has declined tremendously.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always love playing here

My buddy and I play here every few months. Always get your money's worth. Free range balls and lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough is Crazy

Please mow the rough !!! People are spending 10-15 minutes looking for their balls ! Pace of play is suffering because of this !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout

The course has a great layout. The extra 30 fee for bringing along my wife was a surprise to us,as other nice courses usually let you have a rider for free.

The pace of play was very slow because of the popularity of the course. It is worth the slow play with the layout that they have. I would return and recommend to anyone. The staff was great.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rained out

Rained out, but still can’t get a rain check because I booked through GolfNow. This review is more for GolfNow than Forest Creek.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

The most RUDE AND TERRIBLE staff

The old man working at the club house desk was the most rude and borderline racist person I’ve ever met at a golf course before. Slammed the cart keys in front of my face and threw the receipt at me. The course was good and if it wasn’t for him I would definitely return, but just because of him I will never go back nor recommend to anyone. Bummer because I’ve been looking for a course to get a membership at and I would choose this one if it wasn’t for the terribly unfriendly staff. Management needs to get rid of him or something because that ruined my whole round. Never in my life have a felt so disrespected.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Test

Have always enjoyed the layout and test of FCGC. While the 90 degree turns require extra course management, the clear out of some trees in 2023 allow for better sight lines. Greens are coming back from a winter disease and good to see the staff hard at work to better them. Tough but fair test of golf with Forest lined fairways & creeks to cross.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

April24

Course was in good shape except the greens were mostly very patchy and in some areas there was no grass. Other greens had large sodded areas making chipping and putting only possible by moving the ball. If the greens can Make a comeback the course will be in nice shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Greens gone

Do yourself a favor and play elsewhere. The greens are completely gone. Cannot believe they are charging what they are for this course currently. Shame cause it used to be one of my favs.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Track

Really liked the layout. Greens are hurting BUT management is trying to correct the situation. Everything else made for a good day.

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