Can anyone give me some information on Forest Creek Golf Course in Round Rock?

Always seems to be in great shape. One of the better public courses in the Austin area. Has a few funky holes but no complaints otherwise.

What info are you looking for?

What was provided under the original post is good enough for me. Just that its in good shape and a good course.

ok, can't speak to what shape it is in right now, but it reopened 1.5-2 years ago after a major green renovation. From what I heard, the greens had "survived" those last 5 years despite less than ideal conditions underground - something about thatch and improper drainage.

The key to this course, IMHO is that it is all tee shot. Placement is crucial some fairways are so tight. So tight that as part of the reno, they removed a TON of brush/trees along holes 4-7.

We play two tournaments a year there - the CenTex 2-man classic and the Central Texas Amateur. During events they get the greens firm and fast and there are pin positions that are treacherous. Some were so unfair I think they leveled those out a bit in the remodel.

It has always been in good shape for me and always reasonably priced.

Not knowing your skill level, you don't need to hit driver much. It's the one course from the tips that is 7000 yds plus and I rarely hit driver on it. Example I only hit driver on 3, 10, 11, 12, 16. YMMV.
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Don't be tempted to go for 16 in two. It's tempting, but until you've played that hole enough to know exactly what to do, I would lay up to the 100 yd marker in the middle of the fairway and go from there. Also, the tree on t he right of 11 at the crest of the hill eats golf balls. Looks like its a simple carry, but for some reason its not.

the 18th hole is a really solid challenging par 4 from tee to green.

It's the best deal in central texas. You usually get a beer, a dog, a sleeve of callaways, and a raffle ticket with the green fee and cart

Cart girls are good

Get a good start on 1 because 2 will kick you in the nuts, it feels like it's 500 yards
16 is two blind shots to get home in 2

The sand is well maintained and the course is very well designed

Thanks, that is more than what I was looking for but will be very useful during our round.

As some mentioned it's kind of a funky course but very well kept and we'll run. First 9 is tree lined with some oddly shaped holes. Back 9 a little more open but still has some interesting designs. 9 and 18 are two of the more punishing closing holes I have played. 16 is one of the more interesting designed holes too, almost a 90 degree turn for a wedge into the green (par 5).

Go play it. It is a solid track for sure.

As long as weather holds for Saturday, we're teeing it up.

So we got to the course around 1:45 for our 2:20 tee time only to be told they were delayed due to a, 'frost delay'. This set us back about 35 minutes and really jammed up the course and we were only able to get 9 holes in as we had to leave town after the round.

Course is a challenge and I liked it. The greens were really spiked up and I am not sure anyone had repaired a ball mark all day. Maybe that was due to the morning cold conditions?

Would love to go back and play when not so crowded and get in all 18.

That's bad luck. First evening or morning in the 30s in quite awhile.

It's the best deal around. Unfortunately, each time I've played it's been very slow. Like 5 hours slow. Crazy to me even with 10 minute tee times. I think it's a bit hard for folks that two to three practice swings each shot and are usually slow anyways.

Again, it's a good deal though

Everytime I'm out there the Marshalls are all over to the point of annoyance that's my only complaint

They were active, I just assumed due to the delay.

Interesting, I've seen the Marshalls but they weren't getting on anyone including the people we were paired with.

The pro shop, grill and cart girls are better than the price you pay though.

Again, the only issue I have is pace of play there. Everything is in great shape. Are there a few holes they stuffed into the space they had? Sure. But they're manageable.

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Go play it. It is a solid track for sure.

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I've played Forest Creek countless times as my league played there for the last few Summers. Honestly, it's a frustrating course if you're long off the tee. Many of the holes require about a 200-225 yard tee shot, any longer and it better be perfectly in the middle. This sets up a lot of 140 - 170 yard approaches into par 4s.

The par 5s play much differently if playing from the Blues v Whites. From the Whites, all of them 3,7,12 & 16 are easily reachable in two (7 is tricky cuz you'll have a slightly downhill lie with a huge tree in the middle of the fairway to loft your approach over. Some posters above have recommended laying up to the dogleg on16 which is good advice from the Blues. From the Whites, however, a good (260+ yard) tee shot will leave you with about 150 yds or less into the green. Definitely go for it and aim up the left side of the fairway.

My mom lives on the course. Don't throw out any f bombs or she might call you out. I think she has too much PTSD from watching me play competitive golf.

I told her the next place she lives will not be on a golf course...

I enjoy Forest Creek. Solid deal. #7 is a funky par 5 off the tee. You can aim way left if you can carry 260ish instead of laying up to make it a two shot hole.