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4.3
762 Reviews (762)
5 Stars
351
4 Stars
314
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
94.8%
Recommend this course
719 out of 762 reviews
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4.1
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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4.3
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.2%
Recommend this course
70 out of 72 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained executive course delivers a fun, challenging layout with notable elevation changes and eagle opportunities that reward players of all skill levels. Friendly staff and outstanding value make it a consistently rewarding choice in San Marcos.

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

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Reviews

4.3
762 Reviews (762)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Specials 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 29
Bunkers 22
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 39
Locals 35
Beginners 33
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 13
At a Resort 7

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course to work on your short game !

I will play this course again !
I will play this course again !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun executive course

This was a fun executive course. It seemed busy, but the course was wide open for me and I was able to play it by myself.
It was a nice change of pace playing an executive course. It gave me the chance to put my irons to good use.
There were some hazards to contend with throughout the course. You start out at the first tee with a water hazard to the left. Easily avoidable, but there to psych you out if you let it.
All in all the course was well maintained and I would play it again to get in a quick 18.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

xcellent for your short game.

nice par 4's . yeap you get to use every club in your bag on this executive. awesome value. dont pass it up. it fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short holes but good for short game

Tee boxes need to be leveled out, redone and maintained. Good fairways, great greens, and pretty ambiance with mature trees and homes.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf 18 holes in 1hr 45 mins for 9 bucks

Great course, low price. Played 18 in 1:45 . 9 bucks on golf now hot deals.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I was disappointed.

Years ago, I remember the course being so pretty.
But now the front nine has a lot of bare spots (dirt), but back
9 was kept a lot better, and nice. It's a beautiful course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice practice for the short game.

Some very soggy spots, course under renovation. Otherwise a good course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good walking course with elevated tees and greens.

This course is an excellent place for a golfer to practice his/her short game. Also, with 4 par 4's, a driver may be used, unlike many executive courses. The greens are fast and well-maintained.
Pace of play is a bonus with completion of play in less than 3 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course and great price

I have been playing this course for several years. I was recently bought by a new company and they are putting the money and attention into bringing this course back up to great condition. They have replaced all of the old asphalt paths with brand new concrete. They are watering the course much more. They are fixing all of the drainage problems on the course. They have replaced all of the old carts with brand new ones. They are investing in the course and it is looking great.

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

Good condition, friendly staffs

Great golf course for walking, especially short game improvements.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is rough due to renovation

They are fixing the cart paths so it is a little inconvenient at this time. I believe the new owner's are in the process of total renovation as it is needed. The fairways need work, the greens need some work and the tee boxes need attention. I hope the new owners continue to improve as it's a fun executive course and great for working on your short game. The current price is good and I would recommend even though work is underway.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great par 3 course.

Great little course. Replacing the cart paths. When finished, this course will be even better. Great design, with even better scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features

WE enjoyed the course very much, the greens were OK, the tee boxes needs attention, the cart path were under construction to be paved. In a month will be in excellent condition

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good codition course wise.

New carts and much friendler staff. Cart paths are being redone as we played. Temporary issues will all be over soon.
Fast, fun and tricky.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short but great to practice making correct direction.

This is a good course to practice how to hit the ball what direction I want.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good & Improving!

Plenty of park!ing but in full sun so vent your windows. Met with friendly staff. NEW red Club Car golf carts for only $12 on weekdays! In the process of installing wall to wall paved cart paths so expect construction/paving for the next couple of weeks. Won't interfere with play just where carts are directed.

Bent/Poa greens (8 out of 10) were in great shape with true, fast putting surface. Some areas around the greens were very wet, where a ball might plug. Keeping the greens alive due to a hot day in the mid-80's.

Tees boxes, small, abit undersized, hard and mostly weeds or dirt. Expect to use a wooden tee to hit off of. (5 out of 10).

Sand traps a little compacted but doable (7 of 10).

Par 4 fairways needed watering and have little pockets of turf. But one can see the potential of getting better with a little irrigation. (3 of 10). Houses are tucked in close off most holes on the front 9 so be very careful if you tend to spray your shots.

Should be overseeding soon and definitely will become the course it was designed to be.

Play was 3.5 hours, for 2, with little delays. Concession prices were normal with a limited snack menu. Outside tables for dining. Pro Shop, with basic inventory, was very clean, as were the restrooms.,

Overall, a nice experience. Great for your short game work and looking forward to the needed improvements!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great executive course

Playing most of the executive courses in the area, I find that this course and Lomas Santa Fe were my favorites. For the money ($13 walking), this course was excellent. Highly recommend it, just be careful with the par 4s, often you can't see where the pin is if your going for green off the tee.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

love this course for a beginner like me

this course is great because it is easy for people who want to learn abd it's a great par3.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good deal

If you don't have time for a full 18, a Lake San Marcos is the perfect alternative. It requires nearly every club in your bag (with two driveable par 4s). It's a lot of fun and about half the time of a full 18 at a quarter of the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great day on the course

We play here frequently. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Greens are in good shape as are the fairways. The cart paths definitely need some work but it looks like they are working on that also.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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