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3.9
913 Reviews (913)
5 Stars
379
4 Stars
314
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
71.6%
Recommend this course
758 out of 913 reviews
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4.3
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
69.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
Falconhead's clever, challenging layout consistently earns high marks from golfers who appreciate its thoughtful design. Fairways, greens, and top-notch practice facilities keep course conditions among the strongest in the Austin area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7181 yards
Slope 137
Rating 75.7

Falconhead Golf Club sits just west of Austin in the midst of the scenic Hill Country, tumbling across a rolling landscape covered with knobby cedars and towering oaks. The challenging layout was designed to PGA standards, making it one of the most popular public golf courses in the area. The greens are fast and each is protected by at least one bunker. The golf course offers an interesting variety of holes that will require the use of every club in your bag. On windy days, the lengthy par 4s are especially tricky. Golfers will be faced with a variety of challenges on this course including dramatic uphill approaches, forced carries, blind shots, and doglegs. There are also meandering creeks that crisscross the course and a number of ponds that come into play. Falconhead Golf Club's signature hole is the beautiful par-3 17th, which will require your most accurate iron.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Golf Season Year round
Architect Chris Gray (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $35
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Hanlim Performance Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, at restricted times
Dress code Traditional golf attire. Collared shirts required, cutoff shorts not allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

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Reviews

3.9
913 Reviews (913)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Patio Dining 11
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 43
Bunkers 37
Undulating Greens 29
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 41
Locals 36
A Weekend Splurge 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
In the 'Burbs 23
Convenient to the City 21

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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Falconhead Golf Club!

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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Falconhead Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time playing Falconhead

Course in great shape … played 18 holes in under 3.5 hrs. (With an 8 am tee time) …. Had a great time … can’t wait to ply again !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 216
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

October 21 2022

Course is in great shape

Greens could be faster

Pace of play was terrible. 5 1/2 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too slow and no action

I normally love this course, but this time was a disaster. We had a tee time of 1:09 and a pace card in the cart . At 1:09 I was waiting at the first tee whilst the group before me teed off. By half way we were 40 minutes behind schedule. Despite the Marshall passing us twice there was no action or explanation. We had to leave before completing our round. I was disgusted to see a two ball yet to tee off at another hole when the group in front of them was on the green…

My tip…. Don’t play on a Friday at this course

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

Slow play paradise

I last played here a couple years ago and was painfully slow round (5.5 hours). Gave it another try and was that a mistake. 3 groups on first tee, started 15 minutes late and 3 hour front nine. Teed off with about 5 hours of daylight and quit after 12 holes as there was no chance to finish all 18. I won’t make the mistake of playing at the slowest course in Austin again (Avery Ranch in the running as well).

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not Flat

That’s why I love playing golf in Texas. Hills and canyons.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Up and down

I live in flat florida and love to come to a place like Texas to play courses with many different elevations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf good but slow and little amenities

Course is good. Some of the better greens in the area. Sand isn't great but better than most.

Range and practice facilities are terrific. Highly recommend.

Pace of play is always slow, expect a 5 hour round. Backs up on #2 and you'll be waiting every hole after.

Little food options and seems understaffed. it's a 50/50 shot you're able to get a hot dog or a drink at the turn. Food options and service is a huge opportunity for improvement.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/19/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u000003035989. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Falconhead Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/19/2022

Hi, u314159404682. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/19/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, tostadoa9! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Falconhead Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I didn't give the Off Course amenities a good review because I had to leave right away. I prefer hitting range balls from grass. Greens were greatly improved from last time i played!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/16/2022

Hello, ggg72857. Thank you for visiting us at Falconhead Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Jeff2848622! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Falconhead Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

Other than being charged for my wife to ride with me on the cart, which is ridiculous! The course was very challenging by great. We really enjoyed it. We’ll definitely be back whenever visiting the Austin area again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/16/2022

Hello, u314161247146. Thank you for visiting us at Falconhead Golf Club. We appreciate your 5-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistent

Falconhead is consistent, they are always just above average but not blowing your socks off. It is a great course. They handle tournements and events well. They always maintain a level of quality that you'd expect from them (but nothing more). Not a complaint, I am not complaining this is a solid 7 of 10 review and they have kept that for years.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hello, u314163335092. Thank you for visiting us at Falconhead Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course and greens and fairways are in great shape! Would play here again and again. If your considering this course, book it you won’t regret it.

Have fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hi, u373956739. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Falconhead Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hello, gardnerdw. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Falconhead Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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