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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6724 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.1

Located west of Austin near Lake Travis and the Pedernales River, LakeCiff Country Club features an 18-hole golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. The course opened in 2003 and is located near another Palmer-designed club, Lakeside at Barton Creek. LakeCliff winds up and down rocky Hill Country terrain and plays over 6,700 yards from the championship tees. One of the most notable aspects of the course is that it is features bent grass greens, a rarity in the Hill Country.

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2003) Ed Seay (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

4.6
87 Reviews (87)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super Nice Course

Great experience from start to finish. Fantastic and complete pre-round warm up area that has everything you want and need. The greens are so good you feel spoiled. Great layout and very welcoming staff. Wanted to give them 6 stars.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2021

brookdevon, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mixed bag

Staff is very friendly, and service was excellent. Driving range is really nice, and fully stocked with range balls. Since couse is semi-private Teetimes are not set in stone, and pace of play was excellent. I was expecting premier golf course all around, but the grass is in very rough shape. The greens are terrible, was sorely disappointed. Not sure if my experience was due to freeze damage or aeration, but will go back later in the year to check it out, hopefully it won't disappoint again. Google directions to this course does not work, and bit hard to find so plan accordingly.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/26/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314161016605. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Lakecliff Country Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/13/2021

Hi, u000002747006. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Under construction

This was one of my favorite courses outside of Austin in central Texas. It is an hour drive from the city and it is not cheap. I was not told the course is under construction, but still was charged the normal rate.
It was a week ago and I am still sorely dissatisfied.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/26/2021

Hello, Nickowhite22. Thanks for the review. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Coarse under repair

I called the coarse the day before to ask how the conditions were. I was told the coarse was in excellent shape and snow issues. When we arrived we were told holes 1 and 4 were closed and to just pick any other two holes to play twice. Once we started playing we realized every bunker on the front nine were recently re dug and under repair, the greens were also recently punched and sanded. We would have never paid $150 for a coarse in this condition. And should have been told when I called the day before. We asked for a discount from the $150 and were told no. Worst catfish ever...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/08/2021

Thank you for the response. This course should not be on golfnow for $150 without any indication of the current condition its in. I would not expect the course to be under repair and 2 holes closed for that amount. Also, I called the day before to ask and there was no mention of the conditions.

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Commented on 03/08/2021

Hi, tkidwell911. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/12/2021

Hi, bockadoo. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lakecliff Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the BEST tracks in central Texas!

Living in the Austin area for 11 years I had yet to venture out to Lake Cliff CC. Being semi private might have kept me from having the opportunity to play this wonderful course. After finally recovering from my 3rd back surgery this was quite the treat!
My wife joined me as a non golfer, they did not charge me for her to ride. Arriving 40 whole minutes (not my norm) my tee time was at 3:20 (twilight) but the gentleman in the pro shop welcomed me to tee off whenever I was ready! Very welcoming, beautiful layout, and BENT GRASS GREENS!!
Wonderful & serene experience!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/16/2020

Nickowhite22, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience

Wonderful experience for my dad, my son and myself. It was my son's first round of golf and he loved it. My dad is from out of town and loved the course and said we will definitely be back. I thought the course was challenging but a lot of fun and a great time. Wonderful conditions and very friendly staff. We will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/08/2020

Hi, u000005500670. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Lakecliff Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course Overall-Superb Greens

First time playing the course and it was a great overall experience. Fairways and Tee Boxes could use some TLC but the greens were the best I've played in Texas so far. I'll definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/30/2020

u000005078848, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/30/2020

Hi, DrAlbracht. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lakecliff Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/02/2020

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, Polohan1. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round!

Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Public Course in the Hill Country

We love this course! Are so happy it has remained somewhat public thru all of it's ups and downs!! Beautiful Arnold Palmer course! Very special!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/10/2020

Your feedback is important to us, Mommarox. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/02/2020

Hi u5991843. We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (830) 798-0696 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at Lakecliff Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Be Careful booking this course on golf now

Booked with golfnow and showed up I had made a reservation a week in advance for myself and 3 customers of mine. When we showed up 8:50 in the morning the tee time was non existent as there was a member’s tournament that I can only assume had been scheduled for a month at least. The course telling me I should have gotten an email about the cancellation because they did. I received nothing in my email about the reservation not being fulfilled. The course looked great. But you want to double confirm with the course that golfnow actually has a tee time for you.

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Commented on 11/10/2020

We're so sorry to hear that happened, Jonathan! We encourage you to contact GolfNow Golfer Support to address this and receive any necessary refund.

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

Shubee

Golf course is in awesome shape... greens are rolling like butter!!! Played 18 holes in 2 1/2 hours!!!
Loved it... I only live 10 miles from course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/19/2020

Your feedback is important to us, u695911519. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Shape, great Sunday.

First time I’ve played here and loved it. Greens were in great shape and fast. Not highly trafficked today at twilight. I’m a high handicap golfer so low to mid handicapper might see this different but I loved the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/10/2020

Your feedback is important to us, u314159886416. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/19/2020

Hi dapodaca10. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Lakecliff Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/19/2020

Thank you for visiting us at Lakecliff Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, but lousy condition. Fairway. Bunkers not maintained. Green traps were somewhat maintained. -not great but ok. Greens were bumpy. We were expecting much better for the money. At $120 this is Extremely overpriced.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/21/2020

Hi pmoran1000! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not good

This course was disappointing for the money. Not enough grass on the fairways and greens had spots with no grass. Hard to chip because no grass around the greens in places.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/18/2020

Hi RickGentry. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Lakecliff Country Club. We hope to see you again in the future.

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