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Riverchase Golf Club
Played On 09/18/2022It’s okay
I had fun with my buddy, but the course was pretty boring with hard, fairways with limited grass to hit off of.
For the money, there are many other options.
Grey Rock Golf Club
Played On 07/16/2018Formerly A Private Course
Grey Rock, an Austin public course, was formerly private and it shows in the layout and condition of the course.
I was a single and played as a single the entire 18 holes, so the pace was great. Now, getting to the first tee is a drive and would take 15 minutes to walk from the clubhouse, but once there, it was easy to follow the course direction back to the other side of the highway.
The course was in very good shape as the day before dumped a ton of rain on the course, but it had drained well by the next morning.
The staff was very helpful and courteous. In fact, one of the rangers notified me that the foursome that I ran into before the turn had gone into the clubhouse for food & drink and I could advance to the 10th tee and jump out well ahead of them.
So, I finished the course in less than 4 hours. I wish I had known more about the course layout. I probably would have saved a lot more strokes and balls.
I would definitely play this course again at the same or slightly higher price.
Morris Williams Golf Course
Played On 06/25/2018You Get What You Pay For
I'm new to Austin and have been trying out the muni courses around town, so when I saw a killer deal ($20) to Mo Willy, I said this was as good a day as any to check it out.
I'd heard some good things about the course and was excited to play it.
It was hot, but I thought that's why no one is playing the course. WRONG!
The staff was friendly, but failed to mention how really bad the greens were. Actually, there were no greens. It was a collective of dirt, mud and sand with bits of dried sod and scattered clumps of putting surface (I wouldn't call it grass) that was impossible to putt a true putt on. Of course, the course warned of a condition, it wasn't stated what it was and certainly not the extent of the damage. No grass on the putting greens and the grass alongside the fairways was so high that if you were off the fairways at all, you may not find your ball at all.
It made for a very frustrating day and I will not be going out to Mo Willy again this year and maybe never again. There's too many better courses that also offer deals with GolfNow.
Roy Kizer Golf Course
Played On 06/18/2018Pleasantly Surprised
I got a Hot Deal from GolfNow to play Roy Kizer on Monday so I jumped on it.
The weather was predicting some chances of rain, but it didn't hold me back. Possibly the threat of rain and it being Monday made the course wide open for play at the time of my tee time.
The fairways and greens were in great shape (compared to next door course, Jimmy Clay) with wide fairways, a goodly amount of water and bunkers to negotiate and make it more challenging, and really good shaped greens that were fairly slow for easier play. Only one green was in poor shape, but the challenge of the hole made up for it.
My only complaint about the course was the marking of distances to the pin. Oh, it had it's requisite markers of 200, 150 and 100 yards on the cart path and on a few holes, but for the most part, I was merely guessing the distance to the pin.
I suppose I'll have to buy a distance spotter.
But, I really was pleased with my outing and will definitely come back again with a friend next time.
Rifle Creek Golf Course
Played On 05/24/2017Fun, Early Season Round
Well, the Golf Now deal of the day screamed $15 a round, which includes cart (roughly $18 and change with tax).
So, needing to get a round in and get out of Vail Valley to a warmer, lower climate in spring, I decided to jump on the deal.
I grabbed a buddy and we drove the 1.5 hours to the little town of Rifle. Straight shot down I-40.
Arriving at the course a few miles north of town approacing Rifle Gap, the course immediately drew some comparisons to a similar course up the road a ways: Lakota Canyon.
Both courses have 9 holes on the "flats" and 9 holes snaking their way back into the canyons of the nearby bald rock and cedar.
The front 9 of Rifle was as about as boring and municipal golf course as you could get. Very little fairway grass or imagination with the layout. However, once we crossed the road to the Back 9, things got much more interesting. The Back 9 was in much better shape, prettier and much more fun and challenging.
The staff was outstandingly friendly and helfpul and we waited no time from car to tee or vice versa. Easy Peasy.
We both realized that the season was early and the course would become even better as the warm weather progressed, so we vowed to come back for another round, now that we know where to hit it.
Lakota Links Golf Club
Played On 04/08/2016Second Time Is A Charm
This was my second round at Lakota Canyon with the first being last year about this same time.
The early spring season in the Rockies can be hit or miss, but this weather held and the course was in excellent shape for this time of year.
The greens were soft and a bit slower than normal which was due to the allowance of early season growth. That was fine with us since it was our first outing of the new season.
The outside staff was friendly, but the inside guy was a bit unwelcoming probably due to us playing with a Golf Now discount of only $27 each (with a cart). But his dour attitude didn't deter us from enjoying our first outing.
The first time I played, I took the (bad) advice about playing from the tips in order to enjoy a better view. Well, this time we played from the blue tees and enjoyed the view just as much without the hassle of an additional 100' vertical climb and ascent from black tee boxes. Plus, the blue tees were much more enjoyable and favorable to our game at this early time in the season.
The course is building a new clubhouse which should make the overall experience much more enjoyable and easier to complete the full day. Currently, one must register at one location, then drive up the hill to the course. The new clubhouse will have a great view and add much to the overall satisfaction of this fun venue.
I can hardily recommend this course as a fun, yet challenging course for the decent golfer.
Eagle Ranch Golf Club
Played On 09/08/2015Fun, Challenging Course
First of all, I got a deal on GolfNow that one I couldn't refuse. I've played this course before and knowing a little more about it sure did help.
Although the carts have GPS and distance information, the course has some tricky berms, bunkers and ball-eating grass to make your day more challenging.
It is challenging, but fair. The course was in great shape, the greens fast, but true and the weather was perfect (except for the early evening sun blasting your eyes on the last few holes. Make sure you have someone watching your shots if you play after 2pm).
This is a much better course than the Vail Golf Club where I normally play. It's down valley a bit, but worth the drive because it's usually a bit warmer, too.
Great day. Fun round.
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