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4.1
173 Reviews (173)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
93.5%
Recommend this course
161 out of 173 reviews
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4.0
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.3%
Recommend this course
21 out of 23 reviews
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4.2
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
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3 Stars
6
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
51 out of 54 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6676 yards
Slope 124
Rating 72.0

Situated on the north bank of the Guadalupe River, Starcke Park Golf Course (formerly known as Max Starcke Park Golf Course) stretches across a scenic landscape of century-old pecan trees. The golf course is easy to walk being of mostly flat terrain. Trees line the fairways, making accurate tee shots top priority in scoring well. There are also strategically placed bunkers throughout the golf course and water hazards coming into play on a few holes for added challenge. Starcke Park Golf Course’s signature hole is the par-4 finishing hole, which requires a tee shot down a narrow fairway bordered by pecan trees on the right and a pond on the left. Considered one of the best municipal golf courses in Texas, Max Starcke Park G.C. also offers a practice and putting green and driving range.

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Course Details

Year Built 1939
Greens Bermuda Grass, Winter Rye
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Baedenns

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Lounge, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.1
173 Reviews (173)
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Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent golf course

Starcke is a well designed, great municipal golf course. Have played this course since the early 60's. It's just a good, solid golf course. What you see is what you get.
Staff is great and the course is well managed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

New grass growth challenging

Greens are a combo of dry and nubby grass shoots..
New uncut grass growrh on back 9 rough, difficult to hit out of..Fairways have patchy growth.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looks like the course was in reasonably good condition the little I saw of it.

Huge rainstorm hit on second hole. Aaron confirmed there was no charge in a phone call today. Since I did not complete the 9 holes, it is not practical to rate the course properly. However, the pro shop staff was very helpful both before play and during the rainstorm. This was my second time to the course with the last time being in June 2023. Due to an injury, I had not played since then. I am looking forward to playing on March 24.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overseeded?

Enjoyed the course. I have not played many park style courses so it was different. The grass in the fairways was really thick as if it were over seeded possibly, could almost loose a ball in the fairway. Staff was great and amenities were good. Will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens

I have played this course for around 10 years. The greens and fairways are usually in good condition. Not today.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green grass is starting!

The ground is starting to get softer the grass is greening on the fairways. Way better than a couple of weeks ago.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Kind of a typical public course. Course conditions and greens were a little rough but considering the time of year it was acceptable. Club house was bare essentials. The ninth hole looked out on an unappealing back yard. Course was challenging but not overly so. Fun inexpensive round of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing value for a course in solid condition overall

Greens, fairways, and tee boxes were all solid. Everything is super green. The sand traps were actually surprisingly pristine as well. Amazing value for what you’re getting

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Advanced
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 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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