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4.3
756 Reviews (756)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
12
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
94.8%
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713 out of 756 reviews
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4.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.4
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
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3 Stars
6
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
Recommend this course
68 out of 71 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 58
Length 2700 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Previously known as "Lake San Marcos Executive Golf Course" and "St. Mark Executive Golf Course".

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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

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Reviews

4.3
756 Reviews (756)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

higher prices, worse condition

found the prices higher and the course in poor condition compared to previous visits

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Fun

The Links Executive is a great way to walk 18 and practice every aspect of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable experience

Love this little course! Well maintained and laid out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice executive course

The only thing wrong with the courses is a few holes have large wet &muddy spots in front of the green..otherwise a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor Condition

This course has been in terrible condition for far too long.

The rough is deep and wet. in many case its a swamp. There are muddy areas in the fairways and many holes have numerous bare dirt in front of the greens. there are also bare patches on some of the greens. Traps are often muddy dirt (no sand). Tee boxes are generally in poor shape with bare patches and little grass.

Pathways to the Tee Boxes are bare dirt (often muddy)

The green fees were raised a couple months age, ostensibly to allow better maintenance. So far I've seen no improvement and in fact conditions have gotten even worse.

I will not play this course again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Executive

Mower guys may disturb your game. We left our game at 13th hole because a loud mower was next to us for 4 out of 13

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great condition

This is a fun little course that has a loyal following. Great place to work on your wedge work. Greens are good for the amount of play and roll consistently. Some of the tee boxes are a bit bare, but remember you have two club lengths.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

General review

This is a very good executive course nestled within a residential area of San Marcos. It can be walked or a cart can be rented for a reasonable rate. The course is comprised of mostly 100-120 yard holes but does have two 400 yard holes requiring your driver. The course itself has holes with standard flat elevation from tee to green intermixed with holes with elevated tee boxes and elevated greens giving the golfer various challenges to hone your short game. The course has many large trees that provide welcomed shade as well as limbs reaching out to swat your shot if not skilled in alluding the obstacle.

The greens are surprisingly well maintained. My only wish is that the tee boxes would get similar attention.

Small practice green is available and is in good condition. Pro shop simple but stocked with the basics for the unprepared- balls, drinks, and snacks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Not worth it anymore

Been playing this course for 20 years, the price was increased 10, from the last 5 dollar increase.The staff is very rude, and sends out slow foursomes every 10 minutes which makes this a slow playing day. If you are going to jack up the price how about doing some work to the messed up tee boxes and have someone fix the divots on the greens since most of the new people that play there now do not know golf etiquette.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Novice Review

One of my first rounds, so novice perspective

Good for beginners - no crazy holes

Attractive course

Outside of fairways need mowing - even per veteran golfer I paired with

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exec at Lakehouse

Fun par 3, helpful staff, unfortunately had to quit after 3 hours and only played 13 holes as pace of play was abysmal

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sweet Par 3!

Great greens and layout. Challenging and fun for all. There are some great opportunities to rip your driver, but you must be precise!

Bring your own snacks because there is no cart service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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