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3.9
924 Reviews (924)
5 Stars
382
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
45
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
78.2%
Recommend this course
769 out of 924 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.2
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
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3
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
82.1%
Recommend this course
23 out of 28 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

3.9
924 Reviews (924)

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 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I enjoyed the course

This is a nice course. The fairways and greens are in excellent shape. The bunkers were wet and water standing in some that is expected since it rained the night prior. I enjoyed the course it a challenge but fun for a novice like myself.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course in the Hill Country

Great course. These guys host a golfnow league play during the spring and early summer. Lots of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Falcon #5

The first couple of holes of this course are challenging - so you need to keep your head in the game.
To me, the hardest part of Falcon Head is the greens. However, I played with one of the marshals and a club regular. They provided some really good insights into reading the greens and the overall topography. It really helped me on this course and it will help my overall game too.
I've played here about 5 rounds now - and I'll be back again.

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

Falcon head--Fun Course

My son and I played while vacationing on Lake Travis. He is a beginner, (less than ten rounds played), and I do not recommend this course for those with 25+ handicap...he struggled. I enjoyed the course as it reminded me of the hilly courses in Huntsville. Played mid day, which was not as hot as I expected for August. Course played a bit slow for mid day on a Tuesday, but it was worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Great time! Great course! Great people working there!
Didn't give food a 5 just because I didn't eat, so honestly can't rate it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challenging course

Very challenging layout! Course seems longer than 6700+ from gold tees. Was in excellent condition . Greens still a little bumpy from recent sanding but should be perfect in a few days.
Number 2 (#1 handicap hole ) is still one of the most difficult holes in Austin area.
Overall excellent shape and pace of play was great.
Maybe a little overpriced for the heat of the summer.

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

Falconhead is always perfect

Played this course for years and I still love it every time. Always in good shape and challenging as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gem of a course

Had a terrific time at time. 8th hole is beautiful club up don't let the yardage fool you elevated green. I came in from Houston as part of a 4 day getaway worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

The course was a great value especially if you play twilight.

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

Very Well Kept !

I grew up building Golf Courses w/ my dad. I can tell you this is a great course! I enjoyed the layout. The greens were in great shape ! The ball checked up nicely. Its in great shape and being well mamanged by the super. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great views!

Course was in good shape after recent rain in the area. Greens had been punched earlier in week. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great greens, course in great shape

Great elevation changes....awesome greens...friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New staff member is not a Golfnow fan

Apparently a new staff member (Rex) isn't a fan of Golfnow customers. We are apparently second rate citizens.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

Booked online and the pro shop had the reservation but the starter didn't. This is the second time that the starter was unaware of my tee time. Some kind of problem syncing with the pro shop.
Beverage gal stopped by at no. 13 but was out of my beer. Said she would meet me at the next hole and have it. Never showed up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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
Good weather
Used cart

This course is great!

When I play here I am usually entertaining clients and everyone I have brought here has loved the course and the customer service. The course and the greens are always in top notch condition and the staff is very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

course in great shape

I liked everything about this course. It was in great shape, staff helpful and friendly, fellow golfers were pleasant, helpful and fun to play golf with; and definitely worth the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

First Time At Falcon Head

This is was nice course and worth the price from GN. The course has a lot of elevation change and with the wind, can make quite a few holes challenging. If you do not hit your wedges accurately, you will find yourself in a lot of trouble. Up and Downs will be few and far between.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Falconhead has a good layout with some challenging holes, and yet very playable and fun. Course was in good shape , greens were a little grainy. Enjoyed our round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful, beautiful course

This was my first time at Falconhead, and it's a much more beautiful and well kept course than what I usually play (munis and Grey Rock). The fairways were phenomenal and the greens somewhat soft for Texas and moderately fast. I'll definitely be coming back when I can snag hot deals on Golf Now. Regular price is a bit steep, but you get what you pay for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Falconhead

Fun course
Fantastic shape !
Challenging from the Black Tees

Will definitely return !

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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