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4.2
582 Reviews (582)
5 Stars
266
4 Stars
245
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
93.9%
Recommend this course
550 out of 582 reviews
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4.1
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 29 reviews
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4.3
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.6%
Recommend this course
63 out of 68 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 58
Length 2700 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Previously known as "Lake San Marcos Executive Golf Course" and "St. Mark Executive Golf Course".

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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Rainville

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Short Courses in the U.S. (2019 #22)

Reviews

4.2
582 Reviews (582)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Specials 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 29
Bunkers 22
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 39
Locals 35
Beginners 33
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 13
At a Resort 7

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Had a good time, walked the course, really enjoyed it. Some spots are quite muddy but that’s to be expected with the recent rain. Just hit it on the green and you won’t have to deal with it! Will come back to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in good shape and FAST

Greens were in great shape and way faster than usual

Some extra wet spots, but they use a lot of water

Quiet day with lots of twosomes.
Teed off at 12:45 and done by 3:10

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

Fun little course

Challenging greens, course in good shape, a little swampy in spots

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

3 groups were backed up on #2 waited all day.
If putting for a 7 on a par 3 pickup and move on.
Need a marshal on the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Fun

The Links Executive is a great way to walk 18 and practice every aspect of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

higher prices, worse condition

found the prices higher and the course in poor condition compared to previous visits

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice executive course

The only thing wrong with the courses is a few holes have large wet &muddy spots in front of the green..otherwise a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable experience

Love this little course! Well maintained and laid out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor Condition

This course has been in terrible condition for far too long.
The rough is deep and wet. in many case its a swamp. There are muddy areas in the fairways and many holes have numerous bare dirt in front of the greens. there are also bare patches on some of the greens. Traps are often muddy dirt (no sand). Tee boxes are generally in poor shape with bare patches and little grass.
Pathways to the Tee Boxes are bare dirt (often muddy)

The green fees were raised a couple months age, ostensibly to allow better maintenance. So far I've seen no improvement and in fact conditions have gotten even worse.

I will not play this course again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Executive

Mower guys may disturb your game. We left our game at 13th hole because a loud mower was next to us for 4 out of 13

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great condition

This is a fun little course that has a loyal following. Great place to work on your wedge work. Greens are good for the amount of play and roll consistently. Some of the tee boxes are a bit bare, but remember you have two club lengths.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

General review

This is a very good executive course nestled within a residential area of San Marcos. It can be walked or a cart can be rented for a reasonable rate. The course is comprised of mostly 100-120 yard holes but does have two 400 yard holes requiring your driver. The course itself has holes with standard flat elevation from tee to green intermixed with holes with elevated tee boxes and elevated greens giving the golfer various challenges to hone your short game. The course has many large trees that provide welcomed shade as well as limbs reaching out to swat your shot if not skilled in alluding the obstacle.
The greens are surprisingly well maintained. My only wish is that the tee boxes would get similar attention.
Small practice green is available and is in good condition. Pro shop simple but stocked with the basics for the unprepared- balls, drinks, and snacks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Not worth it anymore

Been playing this course for 20 years, the price was increased 10, from the last 5 dollar increase.The staff is very rude, and sends out slow foursomes every 10 minutes which makes this a slow playing day. If you are going to jack up the price how about doing some work to the messed up tee boxes and have someone fix the divots on the greens since most of the new people that play there now do not know golf etiquette.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Novice Review

One of my first rounds, so novice perspective

Good for beginners - no crazy holes

Attractive course

Outside of fairways need mowing - even per veteran golfer I paired with

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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