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Shadowglen Golf Club
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3 reviews for Shadowglen Golf Club
I recently golfed here and was quite impressed with what I found at Shadowglen - - almost like an oasis in the middle of the desert since it's located off of 290 East on the outskirts of the Austin and Manor border. I didn't know what to expect since I am familar with Bluebonnet Golf Course - located realtively nearby off of Decker Lane, but I must say I was pleased.
I do not consider myself a golf fanatic, I picked up the game in '97 when Tiger won his 1st Masters and also took a couple of classes. After going through a golf binge for a couple of summers I now golf a few times each year - - if that. I have golfed at some nice courses (Presidio, Doral, Grand Traverse) and while Shadowglen doesn't rank well among those courses, I'd say they do a pretty good job with what they have to work with.
So a monthly golfer like me may be satisfied with this course, and perhaps an amateur may be comfortable here, and a pro may get the hang of it quickly after a few tune ups. Golfing has gotten more expensive around here in the past few years, but this place manages to offer reasonable rates. Here's the pricing breakdown (per their website, all rates include a golf cart, ProLink GPS w/ real time scoring, and 1 round of golf):
Standard Rate: Mon - Thur = $31.99; Fri = $39.99; Weekends / Holidays = $44.99
Twilight Rate (after 2pm): $26.99; $34.99; $39.99
Senior Rates (60+) and Jr. (under 18): $23.99; $29.99
This course does have it's challenges. It was hilly at times and some holes were not too straight-forward. Overall the greens were in pretty good shape and ran fast on this day. Some holes also had steep drop offs surrounding them (filled with shrubs, weeds, trees) which could easily put you in a predicament if you overshoot, so of course I lost some balls.
FYI - I got there late and my friends were already on the 7th hole, however, the manager was flexible and let me meet them on the 9th hole and charged me a discounted rate ($18). I was very pleased as he didn't have to do that and it was greatly appreciated. After your game is done hit the clubhouse - - the bar will discount your first pint of beer ($1) amongst 4 choices of brew. There's also a flat screen TV there if you want to catch something on the tube as well.
Overall I enjoyed my experience here and thought it was worth it, I will definitely go back to Shadowglen in the near future to work on my Pro Card (whatEVER!).
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Terrible conditions, terrible greens. Of all the courses in Central Texas, this is hands down the worst. I cannot believe that they let people play and not tell them how bad it is.
The front nine needs to be blown up and started from scratch.
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There always seems to be a tee time available at Shadowglen. Coupled with some lackluster reviews in general, I was hesitant to even give it a try. But with the a nationally known architect and great green fees, I did...and I'm glad I did. The course was in good shape. It's a tough layout, but the holes are fair. I easily put it in the same category as Grey Rock and Falconhead. It's half the price of both. I'll be back.