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3.8
574 Reviews (574)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
235
3 Stars
124
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
77.1%
Recommend this course
449 out of 574 reviews
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3.4
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.7
Value
4.1
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
61.5%
Recommend this course
8 out of 13 reviews
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3.9
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.6%
Recommend this course
33 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a reliable choice for golfers across all skill levels. The challenging layout features sneaky water hazards and greens that consistently rank among the best in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6562 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.5

Formerly known as Sammons Park Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Greens Emerald Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Sammons

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.8
574 Reviews (574)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sorry course

Greens were in very poor shape. Course layout was really screwed up when they redid the course many years ago. The original course was easlity walkable and well laid out. The new design is wacky and harder to walk. The 9th and 18th holes are ridiculous. Most holes have water in play. I usually play this course once every year or two just to remind myself how bad a course it is. Hard to believe how much the course is played. The area just does not have many good courses. This is not one of them.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very cheap place to play

The lay out was unique. The course condition was not great however after speaking to some others they said that it's i in the best condition in years and that it has improved vastly. I will continue to play it cause it's very cheap and I need more practice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential

This course has such a great layout and beautiful views but the course conditions are horrific, the fairways were decent but the greens are in desperate need of attention with even large patches of grass missing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens and Fairways: Poor Condition

I've played this course a number of times over the past 10 years. Judging from the currently poor condition of both the fairways and especially the greens, I'd say that there are serious budget problems and/or personnel issues. I won't be back to this course any time soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Sammons

The course was OK, Due to the heavy rains the week prior there was still water in many areas of the course and also the greens were not the best but overall the day on the course was nice!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What tee time?

I was on the tee box 2 minutes before my time about to put the peg in the ground and then a single walked up jumped on box ahead of me, I was on black he was on white...excuse me sir it's my tee time would you care to join...No I'm in a hurry! Nobody plays the blacks thought you was waiting? So reluctantly I let him play on and the next guy "hey you want join" no I play alone! So 2 different singles go off in front of me (in a cart) they both walking. This upset me and the fact that the wind was blowing over 20 mph with gust near 40 was not helping matters... decided to jump ahead to 3 that's when I saw the greens. Just horrible and I do not blame the staff I trust they do everything possible to maintain them. The worst golfers in the world play here no one has ever fixed a ball mark EVER! So disgusted with conditions I left after just 8 holes. Only if they close this course for a couple of months so the greens can heal, will I be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/31/2017

Good to know. I was thinking about checking out this course. Looks like there is no rush to play here.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Loved The Course

We picked one heck of a day to play. Rain sporadically passed through the area but we were determined to play.

The greens were excellent, even with the wet conditions. The fairways were very playable if not somewhat narrow in spots. The tee boxes were in good shape and many are elevated, presenting a fun experience.

They have not only a good sized practice green but also a chipping area (it even has a bunker to hit from) near the well maintained driving range.

The course doesn't take long to play unless they are busy. Some holes had twosomes and foursomes stacked up like cordwood. Could have been due to rain delays. This course is definitely for the placement shot player. If you have errant shots expect to find the water. There is water on like 14 of the 18 holes. Not a course for the beginner unless you enjoy torturing yourself. Though it is very doable for those who want a challenge.

We took advantage of their dining room before teeing off. Let me say, the food is grade-A and the portions would make a buffet blush. The staff is very friendly and very interactive. If it is your first time, let them know and they will give you all the details you can handle.

I recommend this course highly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Slow pace of play

Starters and Marshalls do not seem to understand their roles in making the round of golf more enjoyable. Slow play by 5somes is very disappointing especially when followed by 2somes.

Tee boxes are mostly dirt, greens are needing some attention, ball washers present on maybe 1/3 of holes.

Course is walkable and price is fair - but slow rounds make for desire to play elsewhere- lots of water!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice greens

Greens were very nice. Very challenging layout. I highly recommend this course .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

This course is a hard hat course

Fairways and greens were to close. holes were not marked well. The only way I would ever play this course again is if they furnished hard hats.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Texas Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Old School - water everywhere

With 13 holes having water in play and as narrow as the course layout can be, this course will challenge your shot making ability.

Many of the water hazards are not visible from the tee - beware, as what looks good from the tee might found the water.

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

Great course

Sammons is not a long course, but definitely placement golf and a very appealing course. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average condition

Course is in average condition. Most tee boxes are in poor condition. Not much grass on tees and very uneven. Staff as usual not very friendly .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok for the money

The greens were slow but overall in good shape. Great course in the summertime. Lots of risk reward holes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

First time at course

Greens and fairways were REALLY bad. We spent $14 through Golfnow so, this wasn't too big of a loss. The only way I would go back to play, is to improve my score. Definitely not missing this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So So

The first thing the person in the ProShop told me was that there was no difference in price between booking online with Golf Now versus Calling the Course Directly which was not true cause I booked a special rate.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course

Not many places to play central Texas. Nice to know there is a good one! We can come here and relax . . . beautiful course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course

This is a nice course. Always in good shape and they space people nicely so you can relax and enjoy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

tough course

lot's of water, o b lines, and trees. greens were good. great fall colors. would like to see it in the spring.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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