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3.7
907 Reviews (907)
5 Stars
375
4 Stars
313
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
66.4%
Recommend this course
753 out of 907 reviews
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4.1
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
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1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 12 reviews
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3.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.7
60.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 35 reviews
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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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3.7
907 Reviews (907)

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Played in 35 degree weather and still had a great time. Very long course, but definitely playable for a high handicapper such as myself. Incredible views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will definitely play again

The staff was friendly, the practice facilities are great. Wanted to check out the hype. Not a tough layout but definitely the longest course I've played in the Austin area, many elevation changes. Not complaining, actually very welcoming, it felt like playing back in Colorado. Greens in good shape and fast for this time of year, fairways dormant and had way too many divots for the quality of course. Seemed a little over priced for off season golf. Overall, can't wait to get out and play again when the course greens up.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Falconhead

Overall it was a chilly day - high was 53 degrees...but, the course itself was in good shape. Staff/Marshalls were extremely nice and kept play moving along!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Bad customer service

Person answering the phone today could hardly bother himself with questions about green fee availability and hung up on me twice before I could book a tee time, in a hurried manner. We've all experienced this, the pro shop control freak, just the slightest bit of customer service would have been appreciated. I play here a several times a month and was considering a membership for the summer because I live 100 yds away in the heights, I'll have to rethink this due to the poor service. If you don't have a membership, this course is not worth the regular price.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

Enjoyed the day of Golfing and met some nice people.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

This is the first course to play outside of Barton creek. It is a nice course with one or to very nice holes. Not impressive nor a PGA course. It is a good bang for your buck. Take a gps with you or at least a range finder. Although the course is well marked and you can get around no problem, you might need it. If you are a 15hcp or below play the blacks.
Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is a beautiful course.

The weather was cold and wet. Miserable in fact, but the staff went out of their way to make or experience great. The course drained well and the rain slowed the greens enough for us to enjoy our first time there. Great layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Scenic Course

I normally play in Dallas so I am accustomed to flat. Many elevation changes and scenic holes on this course. Many holes very visually pleasing. The staff was noticeably extremely friendly. I played as a single in the afternoon and only waited on one tee box, very briefly. The course seems to be in great condition for a drought in the area, Lake Travis is practically gone. The greens were particularly difficult to read, very deceiving, but my skill may be a factor in that as well. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

What a beautiful Course

The views themselves were worth the money. The course is in fantastic condition. Fairways(when I actually hit one) were magnificent. Bunkers had tour quality sand in them and played great(had a few bunker shots). The course is a challenging layout with some tough holes, some easy holes, some risk/reward holes, water, sand and trees make it tough to play and accuracy is a must. Play it, you will not regret it. But watch for the greens, fast and undulating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Fun course, challenging if you miss the green.

I played as a single out here and had a great time. You have to land your approach shot on the green otherwise you are going to have trouble. The greens roll true and were very fast. I liked the layout and fact that even with smaller greens you could still attack the pin.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Overpriced

Even via Golfnow, we paid $89. Rental clubs were $55 per set and were well worn. Greens were bumpy with ballmarks everywhere. Then, to top it off, they permitted a fivesome of members in the group ahead of us. They may have been waiting as well since the pace of play is always an issue.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Falconhead

I liked it. Towards the end we did get behind some walkers that slowed us up. There wasn't a marshall speeding them up or asking them to let us through so, we went around them and skipped a hole. It was getting dark, and we wanted to get in as many holes as we could.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

favorite golf course

By far one of the best golf courses in Austin Texas,staff is always welcoming amd friendly. .golf course is always in immaculate shape..Definitely a challenging golf course. ..i would highly recommend this course to anyone...and the scenery is great..nothing boring about the course or area...can't wait to play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Falconhead

Spectacular day and the course was in great shape, highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Was well worth the price

This is a must play course. One of the best courses in Austin

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Layout and Conditions

Falconhead is definitely one of the courses you want to play in the Austin area. The layout and conditions on the course were excellent. The greens were smooth and relatively fast for Bermuda. You definitely need to watch out for the grain. My only nitpick is the gas golf carts and the clubhouse. The food selection for lunch was limited but well prepared. However, it was a bit pricey for the ambiance. Not a private club experience clubhouse wise but golfwise, it's well worth playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Falcon head GC-Best Value in Austin

Great layout. Excellent conditions. Very fast and true greens. Challenging from blue tees. Only the better players should play from hold and black tees or to will end up black and blue, with a smile.

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

Great Course

Great views of the Texas Hill Country. Course is in good shape, actually better than some of the local private courses in the area. Challenging but fair. Highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Time

Course in excellent condition. Beautiful course. Good variety of left & right doglegs. Very enjoyable round. Played on Monday afternoon & was not busy, so finished in under 4 hours.

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

Cool Layout!

First time playing this course and I thought it was pretty cool. The elevation changes were awesome. Great design! Will definitely return to play the course again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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