ATxFergy64

I absolutely love the layout of this course and the views on multiple holes. Unfortunately, course conditions make it not worth going back. Where there was grass on the fairways, it wasn't mowed. The greens weren't mowed and so we played scored every hole as an automatic 2 putt if the first putt didnt drop. I'll return once the promised improvements by new ownership are in place, but not until then.

I have played Clay in the past and enjoyed the course. I was disappointed in the condition of the course. Many of the greens had sections that weren't really playable. The fairways might come back if watered well, but it was disappointing to hit a fairway and end up with a hard, unplayable lie. I would recommend this to a friend, but only with a Hot Deal kind of green fee.

I enjoy playing this course. The layout is interesting with a mix of challenging holes and holes with an opportunity to score. The course conditions are good given the dry Texas weather and December effects on grass. I think there are a couple of tee boxes that need attention (mostly leveling), but the fairways are pretty good. I don't expect red carpet treatment at a city course, but I've yet to interact with a staff member who was friendly. Pace of play was good this time, but a course marshal who actually moves play along would be appreciated.

The course is in good condition. It's very pretty and in good condition. There are some tough holes, but there are others that allow for scoring. There was a course marshal, but he didn't affect pace of play. Toward the end of the front nine, he acknowledged the slow pace, but it only got worse on the back nine. If the course is aware of the situation, do something! I'll go back, but not during the weekend.

I enjoy playing Crystal Falls and will keep it in my rotation of courses to visit. There are some greens that are in pretty rough shape, but the course is in really good condition otherwise (thus 4 stars on conditions rather than 5). The person I usually see in the clubhouse is really nice and helpful; today's person could take a few lessons. I don't need to have a red carpet rolled out, but grumpiness is a bummer. The young woman working the beverage cart was very pleasant; she'll make more if she slows down a bit and checks to see if anyone is thirsty!

This course is pretty difficult for this 15-19 handicapper, but I scored well thanks to really good course conditions. The fairways are in excellent shape. All but one or two greens are also in great shape. The back nine is really interesting because the natural terrain was kept when the course was built. As a result, there are some interesting holes. The front nine is a bit less interesting, but still fun to play. I'll most certainly be back.

I really like this course. The layout is interesting and the course is challenging but not impossibly so for a bogie golfer. The course is mostly in good condition; if a few fairways, 4-5 tee boxes, and 3-4 cart paths are fixed, it would be in great condition. I hear that there is new ownership committed to getting this fixed. If he/she reads this, please do address this and read the following. My only substantive complaint is staff friendliness. The starter and course marshal are helpful and pleasant, but the front desk guy is consistently rude. Every person I've introduced to the course has commented on it. No one expects a hug, but a more civil demeanor is certainly in order.

Don't let reviews of poor course conditions scare you away from playing the course. The greens were in good condition. A few tee boxes need help and three or four fairways were less than ideal. Other than that, fairways were very playable. The layout is fun and has some terrific views and interesting elevation changes. The green fees are reasonable. Even though it's a bit of a drive for me to play there, I'll certainly be playing the course regularly.

Star Ranch never disappoints. The practice area there is nice (several putting greens, a chipping area with bunker, long range). Range balls are included in green fees, so I feel like I'm warmed up by the time I get to the first tee. The course is in really good shape; a shot in the fairway means a good lie. In the dry conditions of central Texas, this is not true for all courses in the area. I will play this course as often as I can.

Despite perfect weather and a Sunday morning, the pace of play was just right. We neither waited nor were pushed. The course is in pretty good condition, but I'd love to see the tee boxes more level. Many are crowned and feel awkward. Overall, Riverside is becoming one of my favorite courses in the Austin area because it's in good shape, not expensive, and has a casual feel about the place.

I'd only played the course one other time. It was a year ago and I only remember the lousy weather conditions. My most recent round was in perfect weather, so I was able to take in the course. What a treat! The course is pretty tough for a 15-18 handicapper, but not impossible. It's in great shape for late winter. The staff is friendly. My only (minor) criticism is that the driving range is so poorly marked, I assumed that the course didn't have one. I should have asked, but the course may consider more prominent signage. I look forward to playing there again!

We played during the week for a "hot deal" rate and most certainly got our money's worth. The greens and tee boxes were in great shape. The fairway grass was thick, green, and mowed to a nice height. Pace of play was good; we were neither pushed or pushing others. I will play the course again.

It may be late January, but the course was in excellent condition. The fairway were green and the fairway lies were just right. Greens and tee boxes were also in very nice shape. My playing partner and I finished in just under 4 hours. The course is tough, but not unreasonably so. I will be returning for sure.

I enjoy this course. There is a mix of easier holes and tougher holes. The course is in great shape given the very dry conditions. Even on a nice (but windy) Sunday morning, pace of play was good.

I'll certainly return to play again. With the exception of a couple of tee boxes, the course was in excellent condition--especially given the lack of rain. Pace of play was good on a Sunday; we seldom waited to hit a shot. The course layout isn't particularly interesting, but there is enough variety in the layout to not be boring. There are a few long par 4s to challenge bigger hitters, but there are some shorter par 4s to make scoring possible for those who don't hit a particularly long ball.

Given the heat and drought conditions, the course was in really good shape. The greens were rolling true and the fairways weren't rock hard like some other area courses. As it was Monday and very hot, the course wasn't crowded and I played quickly as a solo. The more I play this course, the more I like it.

The course was in great condition. Pace of play was good for a holiday weekend--we seldom had to wait to hit and were not pressed from behind. The back nine has an interesting layout with 3 par 3's, 3. par 4's and 3 par 5's. The practice areas are convenient to the clubhouse and first tee. I will certainly play the course again.

The course did a great job maintaining required social distancing and provided a nice round of golf. I was pleasantly surprised that pace of play was good given that I played on a perfect Saturday afternoon. The tee boxes and fairways were in good condition. Some of the greens were in rough shape, but the person I played with said that they were improving. I will certainly play the course again.

The course has an interesting/challenging layout and was in pretty good shape for early February. Unfortunately, the outing was less enjoyable by the lack of staff attention. There was no starter to join me with the group to which I was assigned. I teed off alone at the appointed time and joined another single. Pace of play was not monitored and we waited for as long as 15 minutes for some shots. The round took almost 5 hours and we finished just before it got too dark to play. I'll go back, but not on a weekend (unless the course makes a concerted effort to staff better).