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Review of Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs in New Braunfels
Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs is owned and operated by the City of New Braunfels and opened for play as a nine-hole course on 61 acres in 1938. In 1972, the course was redesigned as an 18 hole layout which also expanded the course by an additional 52 acres.
In 2013 the City of New Braunfels started a $7 million dollar renovation by Finger, Dye, Spann of Katy Texas which has turned Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs into one of the best in Texas. The renovation touched everything on the course from the tee boxes to the cup. Bottom line, from our perspective the redesign transformed Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs from a traditional and straightforward somewhat boring layout into a layout that is fair but demanding, loaded with character and fun holes, and a joy to play.
One of the joys of playing Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs is the wildlife (ducks, egrets, and more) and all of the deer grazing in the rough and under trees and carefully watching your game and snickering behind your back as you top the ball or spray it into where they are grazing.
The course is scenic with trees and native areas and ponds plus the clear water of the shortest river in Texas (the Comal River) which comes into play on some holes and on others you can watch the tubers having a blast as you're trying to blast out of the bunkers. On the back nine, you'll hear whooping and hollering at Schlitterbahn Water Park as guests enjoy the slides, river, and all there is to do at this great waterpark. At times, when it is 100 degrees and typically after a three-putt, you may wish you were tubing rather than golfing.
The front nine of Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs has 4 sets of tee boxes with yardages ranging from 2470 to 3354 yards for par 37 - one par 3, 6 par 4s, and 2 par 5s. This nine is regarded as the easiest of the nines and from my perspective, the greens complexes on this nine are very challenging - lots of slope, contour, ridges, swales, and well guarded plus some are raised. This is the easier nine but it will still throw a lot at you to keep you on your toes, for example:
The back nine of Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs is short at 2068 to 2851 yards (it plays much longer than that) primarily because it is a par 34 with 3 par 3s, 1 par 5, and 5 par 4s. The back is home to some very memorable, challenging, and fun holes like:
The fairways at Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs were in excellent condition, particularly considering it was February and the winter was rough. They are firm, generally wide and forgiving off the tee box, and littered with bunkers and deer! The rough was cut thin and very playable. There are several holes that play side by side and you may encounter some fellow golfers in your fairway or you may end up in theirs if you spray the ball. No homes, no barking dogs, lots of trees, and a couple places where you might lose your ball if you miss the fairway.
The greens at Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs are fantastic - fast (around 11 when played, but they normally will be around an 8 to 9), well guarded, large to huge, a variety of shapes, some are raised, and all have some combination of slope, undulation, tiers, ridges, or swales. The breaks range from subtle and easy to read to "wow, I didn't see that!" Pin placement can make or break your score. Practice putting before you head out!
The bunkers are some of the best we have encountered and typically only found at exclusive private courses. They are well maintained, the lips range from easy to steep - but the sand is packed on the steep ones and your ball will tend to roll back to the middle - that's if you're lucky and the last guy in bunker raked it! And the sand is perfect - thick, light, and fluffy.
Bottom line - this is a must play course that is a heck of a value, in great condition, fair but demanding, and home to some very memorable holes. Here is a link to a Coupon for Landa Park Golf Course at Comal Springs which will save you some money on your next round. And don't forget to check out their upcoming tournaments and events page.
Here are some comments from Chad Donegan, Golf Manager, and PGA Head Golf Professional:
Tee Box | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 6,205 | 70.3 | 136 |
Blue | 5,156 | 65.9 | 121 |
Gold | 5,645 | 67.7 | 126 |
Red | 4,561 | 67.1 | 114 |
Approximate Weekend
Rates: $35.00 to $49.00
The pro shop is well stocked and the service is excellent. Hofbrau on the Green serves some good food - burger, Philly, sandwiches, and more - and has a full bar. There is a putting green and short game practice area but no driving range, however, there is a driving net you can hit into. Another nice touch is at each of the hole's tee box is a plaque with some very interesting facts/history that range from endangered spices on the course to the Edwards Aquifer to the history of Landa Park.
Here's How Texas Outside Determines the Scorecard RatingThe Texas Outside rating scale ranges from 1 to 10 – a perfect 10 course would be something like this: links along a cliff overlooking the Pacific ocean and bordered by tall trees; lush fairways on rolling hills with lots of natural hazards; water (which is crystal clear) on most of the holes; immaculate greens (but they are undulating and tough); lots of variety and character (each hole is completely different and includes blind shots, elevation changes, doglegs, and significant challenges); perfectly manicured traps with the whitest and prettiest sand you’ve ever seen; a nice club house with great food and a 19th hole; a GPS; plenty of beverage carts or your own cooler and ice; and it only costs $40 bucks! What this means is that you probably won’t find any 10s in Texas – try Cabo San Lucas, Pebble Beach, or some of the Hawaii courses!
All of the above determines the overall score for the golf course. In other words, we like courses that are pretty, fun, very challenging with a lot of variety, and fairways and greens in excellent condition – all for $40. We also tend to play the courses that are affordable for the masses, which means in the $30 to $80 range. We rate hard and we haven’t found a 10 in Texas yet – don’t worry we haven’t given up and we’re still looking.
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