Aerial view of the 16th green at Tempest Golf Club.
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4.1
271 Reviews (271)
5 Stars
144
4 Stars
92
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
87.8%
Recommend this course
251 out of 271 reviews
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4.1
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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3.9
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 52 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7229 yards
Slope 120
Rating 73.7

Formerly known as Southern Hills Golf Club and Shallow Creek RV Park.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Webb Jeff Brauer (2018)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Reviews

4.1
271 Reviews (271)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Where’s the Water

The course was in good shape for. early February. Fairways brown but greens we in very good condition.

One complaint. Understanding that it’s February, It is 70* (not the 100* and high humidity of August) and I did expect water jugs in the boxes on the course. I let the guy in the shop know after the 6th hole, but he acted as if I was making it up. Got a cup of water in the bar and went to the 7th tee.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/28/2023

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Tempest Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pricey

Well designed Course. Greens are Super Slow however it’s Winter play. Fairways have multiple bare spots in need of grass replacement. It’s a nice course but a little too pricey to support a $90 price tag. It’s a $55 course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/10/2024

Thank you for the 5-star review. Please come back and see us soon at Tempest Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent golf course

The golf course is well maintained and I want to come again if I have a chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great even when wet!

Challenging but absolutely a joy to play. Each hole has its own challenges, so you must be on top of your game. Will humble you very fast. Challenge accepted!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging course both days I played cart path only..

Very challenging course especially if you are on a bit in age and aren't used to hiking both dates I played cart path only so was very good exercise for me love the course just can't wait to play it when the cart path only is lifted will return enjoyed playing great course must do a lot of thinking on club selection on most holes or you might find your shot short of the green on your Approach shot once on the greens a real pleasure to putt rolled very true a must play if you are in the east Texas area..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day at Tempest

Course was great. Very challenging. I had a hard time reading greens , but thats nothing new lol... got a GREAT deal on golf now app!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too challenging for me!

Beautiful course beyond my golfing capabilities. You know what though?! Challenge accepted. I’ll be back!! Stunning course with hills that can give you multiple lies within your round. Can’t wait to go out there again once I shave some strokes off my game…. Staff is phenomenal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They didnt have proof of payment

When i arrived after making full payment on golfnow they had no record of payment.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A true test of skill

One of the most fun courses I’ve played in terms of challenge and layout. Almost need someone who has played the course before to have a fair shot at it. Lots of little strategic pieces of fairway or approach. Greens were on the tougher end of the spectrum but not the trickiest. Staff was surprisingly plain for a nice course so far out, almost seemed like they would rather not have guests playing. Would still go back, course itself is just too good not to do so.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better 1st time

Second time to play this course. Both sand bottles where empty in the cart so unable to fill diviot. Pace of play was very slow even after joining with a threesome had to wait for every tee shot ad approach. Two college golf players behind us would be waiting at the tee with us many times. Fairways were eroded in places and grass was scarce. Greens were ok but a little slow. Not the same course I played last time. Very challenging especially at 4.5 hour pace😩

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/29/2022

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing Tempest Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Country Club Attitude gets old

The management is by far the worst I have experienced in my 18 years of playing golf. It's really unbelievable they treat customers this way, basically play or leave it doesn't matter. FYI, they were not rude to me but to other customers that are friends of mine. As for as the course it's fabulous! Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/30/2022

Hello. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Tempest Golf Club.

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