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3.8
915 Reviews (915)
5 Stars
379
4 Stars
315
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
72.5%
Recommend this course
760 out of 915 reviews
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4.2
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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3.8
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
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

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.8
915 Reviews (915)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 11/22/2017:
Hello Dtr227, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at Falconhead Golf Club. Thank you for playing our course and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Poor rental clubs

They charge $75 for their rental clubs and it only includes 12 clubs - missing a lob wedge and a gap wedge. They're also game improvement irons If you're a low handicapper like me they're difficult to play with.

The course is too tough for subpar over-priced clubs. So if you're a visitor and need rental clubs I'd avoid this place.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/30/2017:
Hello joe6689493, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had an excellent golf experience at Falconhead Golf Club! Thank you for visiting and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great venue

Played this course based on the reviews and was not disappointed. The course was in great shape and the greens putted true. Challenging but fair for the average golfer from the middle tees. Staff was very friendly and pace of play was fine on a very crowded day. I will play again when I'm back in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Hello RustyFrank, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and pace of play. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Falconhead GC

This is a semi-private course at a new community. Beautiful area in hills so lots of elevation changes on the course. While not pristine, it was in nice condition. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Starter gave us tips for the putting greens. We enjoyed our day and all of us indicated we would play again given the opportunity.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/27/2017:
Hello thuiskamp, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Fall conditions

The fairways were in great shape but the greens were slow. They will be well prepared for having grass during the winter.

Although the folks I was paired with got something to eat at the turn, we were still ahead of the group of college brats behind us. Nonetheless they convinced the marshall to ask us to play through. Really? Most of the time they weren't even off the tee box by the time we were walking off the green. I am sure the marshall was embarrassed in even having to ask.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/26/2017:
Hello allergydoc, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course and we appreciate your feedback about the pace of play. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/20/2017:
Hello marksebastian1, thank you for taking the time to review our course. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and value for the money. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great DAY

Great weather great course always a great challenge.......only issue greens had recently been airrated.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Hello kajunbaby, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you had a great day at Falconhead Golf Club! We apologize for the greens, we recently aerated them to ensure pristine conditions for the Fall. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They clouse the Second 9 and we have a sixson playing the second round infront they take four holes to let us go in front

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/14/2017:
Hello juangolfs, thank you for the five-star review. We are sorry for the closure of the back nine on your date of play, we were doing scheduled maintenance to the course. We are also sorry to hear about the subpar pace of play, we will pass your feedback onto the appropriate departments. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/13/2017:
Hello mikecoffin, thank you for the four-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and pace of play. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hill Country Gem

The fairways were in particularly great condition and the greens were quick but rolled true. The course is tough with a lot of uphill holes which makes it play longer than it is listed on the score card. The staff was professional and very friendly. All in all this was a great golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/13/2017:
Hello jgdula, thank you for the five-star review. We glad you enjoyed our course condition and found our staff friendly. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track!

Pristine conditions made this round exceptional. The fairways were well defined and the ball sat up nicely. The greens rolled true and were not overly fast. Pace of play was good on the 1st nine but slowed to a crawl on the back. Looking forward to my next round here and definitely would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/11/2017:
Hello xjh27pg, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and playing conditions! Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Austin's Best kept secret

The course was great. Greens were fast and true. Fairways were outstanding. Best thing is the staff. Starter was friendly

And informative. Cashier was pleasant and nice. She was fantastic. The best is one Marshall 'Dave'. He went above and beyond. He is the kindest person who enjoys his job. I shot a 79 and would play the course again but because of Dave I will play the course evertime I'm in Austin

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/05/2017:
Hello clsmith68, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course conditions and found our staff friendly; we strive to be the best course in the Austin area. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/05/2017:
Hello markmclean1, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and pace of play; we strive to be the best golf course in the Austin area. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Falconhead is one of my favorite courses in Austin. Fantastic condition, great layout, beautiful. A little steep price point is the only worry, but you get what you pay for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/05/2017:
Hello, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and playing conditions; we strive to best the best course in the Austin area. Thank you for playing Falconhead Golf Club and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Hello sabrafullwood, thank you for the 5 star review! We are glad you had an excellent experience at Falconhead Golf Club. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track!!

Really impressed with the overall quality of the course. The greens have been recently aerated but were in excellent condition. The fairways and roughs were well manicured as were the bunkers. Definitely well worth the price. Played in 3.5 hours which is the only way to play. Will definitely recommend this course to everyone and will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful, Moderately Difficult Course

This course was in excellent shape. It has beautiful fairways and greens. There is difficulty if you do not stay in the fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/02/2017

Thank you Beverly1938221 for the five star review! We are happy to hear the course met your expectations and you had a great time. See you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good overall course

Course was in good shape. It had a lot of elevation changes and turns that made you play to certain spots on the course. I did play it in the afternoon and at times had to wait on a couple groups in front me as I was playing as a single. The course wasn't too crowded since it's a semi private that costs more than most others in the area which made it nice not playing an over crowded course. Will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/28/2017

Thank you u000008162520 for the five star review from your recent visit with Falconhead! We are pleased to hear the course met your expectations. Hope to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gotta Go

You have to try it for sure! Layout was amazing and the fairways and greens were close to immaculate especially considering the brutal hot summer. Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/28/2017

Thank you Mturner71 for the five star review! We are glad your expectations were met regarding course condition. See you again soon!

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