Lives
Austin Texas
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 12 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

12 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
10
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
06/23/2020
Last Review
03/27/2024

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3.8
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3.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice, but not for the price!

Played Panther Lake last week for the first time and was excited to get out there. But wow...$215.0??? It's a nice layout and in decent shape but no way is this course worth $200 +. And that didn't even include range balls. Staff was a little "stuffy". I would play here again but not at that price. Lots of other courses available for less than half that price.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Lago Vista Golf Course

Played On 11/15/2023
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never again!

I told myself three years ago I'd never go back, but my two buddies wanted to go get in 9 holes around 2 pm yesterday. This course is a joke. Well, let me restate...the course conditions are a joke. The course itself "could be" incredible. Interesting layout, although a couple of the greens are ridiculously designed, and a great topography. It's just laughable that 98% of the greens have literal "bunkers" in them. I don't mean sand on them, I mean 4 - 5 in deep holes in the surface with sand or dirt in them. How hard is it to take a few 2'x3' strips of sod, fill in the ditches on the greens, and lay down some new sod over these atrocities? I know I would much rather putt over a surface that is at least somewhat level and on grass, versus having to putt through huge cavities in the greens The City of Lago Vista should be ashamed of this!. I understand we had a drought and a couple of freezes in the last two years, but this has been an issue for at least 8 years that I've lived here. And the weather affected every other golf course in the area and yet they've managed to fully recover. To think that they actually charge people full price is absurd. What's absurd is that people are willing to pay that amount. We booked it through Golfnow and paid $25.00 each and that was too much,

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/28/2023

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Lago Vista Golf Course.

Crystal Falls Golf Course

Played On 10/28/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting it back in great shape

Crystal Falls is a very challenging golf course and that's a big part of of the pleasure of playing it. The topography and views are great and what makes the course so much fun. Like most of our courses in the Austin area the two hard winters of '21 & '22 were very challenging for all the greenskeepers. Then the incredibly hot summer along with the drought this year took its toll on almost every course down here. The good news it looks like they have fully recovered the grass growth. The greens are full and smooth. The tee boxes and fairways lush and green. The fairways weren't mowed yesterday and it's clear this was done on purpose because of recent rains and to allow them a chance to grow back in again, I had NO problem with that at all. Because of the severe slopes on quite a few of the fairways, when the grass is sparse it makes many of them very hard for your ball to stay where you hit it and a good drive can become a bad one quickly.. Kudos to the entire staff for getting this course back into very good condition!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, RG9F7FA9898D5582FAF7. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Crystal Falls Golf Course.

Delaware Springs Golf Course

Played On 08/19/2023
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem

I almost hate reviewing this course out of selfishness. Second time I've played Delaware Springs and once again it exceeded expectations. Excellent practice facilities, good layout (although a few more right to left holes than fits my game), friendly staff, and during an extended drought in the hill country they've managed to keep the greens not only alive but in excellent condition! Overall the pace was a little slow but that's the ONLY fault I may mention. But it was a weekend round and with this heat EVERYONE wants to play early. Headed back this Tuesday with 3 buddies and am looking forward to it! Kudos Delaware Springs and you better keep that greens superintendent!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, RG9F7FA9898D5582FAF7. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Delaware Springs Golf Course!

Hidden Falls Golf Club

Played On 04/05/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great value in Marble Falls!

First time our foursome hit Hidden Falls. I had read the reviews and it sounded really nice. Happy to say we weren't disappointed. There was a bit of weather so there was about a 30 minute delay until the lightning stopped. Not a problem for me! The front desk guy ( don't remember if it was Jim or Tim) was very friendly and helpful. The practice area is awesome and competes with some of the higher end country club facilities. The course itself is a fun, medium length course that winds it's way through a subdivision. Fairly narrow, but not too tough. It has LOTS of doglegs, so knowing the course would be very helpful when selecting your lines and clubs. Fairways were pretty good considering it's still early spring. Greens were VERY nice. Smooth and fairly fast...just the way I like em! Water on 4 or 5 of the last 6 holes. No bunkers which was a little odd, but didn't detract from the round in the least. Great find and a really good value. We'll def be back ! Kudos Hidden Falls!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello, RG9F7FA9898D5582FAF7. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Hidden Falls Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Teravista Golf Club

Played On 03/19/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Thumbs up again Teravista

Had a Sunday 12:40 tee time. My regular golfing buddy and I met up with a couple from Canada and the 4 of us played in about 4:45. Teravista is a nice course with a decent layout. We played from the blue tees. Fairways were decent, and greens were very nice, particularly for this early in the spring. The only two complaints I would have for them is that NOBODY rakes the bunkers or fixes their divots. Some of the blame I'll put on T.V. Not enough rakes around some of the bunkers. But if the starter would just make folks aware of those two issues, it would at least have a chance at making the place much nicer. Beverage cart was never to be seen yesterday. Overall a fun day on a nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Delaware Springs Golf Course

Played On 02/22/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course at a great price!

First time playing Delaware Springs and it lived up to the hype from my friends who have played it previously. Friendly staffer Mike checked us in and had a pretty funny practical joke on me that my "buddies" set up! Nice carts (no GPS), better than average food/restaurant inside, and a good practice area. It had rained a good bit before our foursome teed off at 8:20, so it was cart path only for the day. Overall it was a very nice course. Fairly wide fairways, and several holes that are somewhat blind from the teebox. A second time around would definitely help in knowing where to hit your tee shot. Several short par 4's that weren't as easy to play as you'd think! Water only on the number 1 hole. Bunkers were nice and the fairways, even though dormant as you would expect in the winter in Texas, still had good lies on them in spite of the drought the last year or so. Greens nice and rolled well with quite a few subtle undulations on them. This is kind of a hidden gem just about an hour and a half northwest of Austin. I don't know if there are any better values for the condition, layout, and price of golf near Austin. Our group is ready to go back and play it again once the fairways green up this spring! No beverage cart yesterday was our only complaint, but the gals at the restaurant inside were really sweet and helpful! All in all a GREAT value for a very nice course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/03/2023

Hi, RG9F7FA9898D5582FAF7. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Delaware Springs Golf Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Teravista Golf Club

Played On 02/15/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course just north of Austin Texas

I've played Terra Vista 9 or 10 times in the last 5 years and it's always consistent. Nice course, with a few hard holes, but just enough to keep you honest. In general it's a nice layout winding through a couple of different neighborhood homes. Greens roll decent, and were probably rolling at a 8.5 or as far as speed. Not slow but not too fast. The fairways and tee boxes are generally very nice. Bunkers are so/so, but playable. The only drawback to this course is the amount of time it takes to get around on it. For a Wednesday, noon tee time, I would hope to get 18 holes in at around 4 hours. It took about 5 hours for us, and we are NOT slow players. At one point there were three groups on a par three. That is something the management could address and solve. It is a regular occurance at Terra Vista, which is the only reason I don't play it more often. Good value for the type of course. Fix the pace of play, and you're getting 5 stars from me!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Crystal Falls Golf Course

Played On 02/12/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout in the HIll country of Austin Texas

Played Sunday morning in a threesome. This is a VERY hilly course with great views and lots of topography changes. That said, it also creates some issues with both the layout and the golf. You must curve your ball INTO the slope of the fairway on several holes or a good shot into the middle of the fairway will end up off of it. Greens roll fairly fast, which I love but you better know where to leave the ball on your approach shot. Staff is friendly. Nice carts with GPS, and a new practice facility. The only negative of the new practice area is the lack of a good short game area. All in all I like the course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/22/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, RG9F7FA9898D5582FAF7. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Crystal Falls Golf Course!

Crystal Falls Golf Course

Played On 01/23/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Crystal Falls is cool course

I've played this course several times over the last 5 years or so. Always in pretty decent shape and greens are usually good as well. This is a very hilly course and the greens are VERY undulating. You better know where the pin is and put your approach in the right place or a 3 putt is a very REAL probability. Staff is always friendly and prices are reasonable. Newer golf carts with built in GPS. #9 is me nemesis and a particularly hard hole. Plenty of birdies available if you you're playing well. The fairways have LOTS of slope and you'd better know where you need to land the ball to keep it in play. I really like this course. Kudos Crystal Falls.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/25/2022

Hello, RG9F7FA9898D5582FAF7. Thank you for visiting us at Crystal Falls Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Kiva Dunes Golf Course

Played On 07/17/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course near Orange Beach Alabama

Played this course via Golfnow and got a $30.00 discount from what the course would charge directly. Very friendly staff and a nice layout. Not too hard, but no piece of cake. Greens were a little slow and rough a little tall, but they have had a ton of rain the prior two weeks. I'm sure when the weather cooperates it would be really nice. Surprisingly the course drained well. Greens were smooth, fairways very nice and other than water in the bunkers they too were in good shape. My rating system will only let me give a 5 star to truly 5 star courses...i.e. Pebble Beach, etc. But this is a very good course if you're in the area to try out. Two birdies and a decent round of 78 from the white tees. Played from the white because the two guys I got paired up with were playing from there. The blue tees are not that much longer. Kudos to the friendly staff at Kiva Dunes!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate

EagleVail Golf Club

Played On 06/22/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf near Vail Colorado

What an awesome value in an over priced "tourist trap" area! Fantastic views with dramatic elevation changes. Eagle Vail was a breath of fresh air...literally! Course was in great shape and staff was friendly and helpful. Not overly long, but definitely challenging for most players. Beautiful creeks running thru the property at every turn to remind you to keep the ball in play. The only thing I could "complain " about is the greens rolled at dramatically different speeds making it a little difficult to read. But that is a very minor issue. Overall for the price this is great golf course! I'll be back...this week!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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