Austin area Golf Courses
Austin Country Club - private
4408 Long Champ Dr. Austin, 78746
(512) 328-0090
Founded in 1899, Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas and home to one of the greatest golf instructors who ever lived, Harvey Penick.
Avery Ranch - public
(512) 248-2442
Avery Ranch Golf Club has quickly established itself as the premier daily-fee golf course in the
Balcones Country Club - private
(512) 258-1621
Thirty-six holes of rolling terrain awaits you for year-round entertainment in the great game of golf. Balcones offers the perfect mix of leisure and competitive golf.
Barton Creek: Fazio Foothills - private or resort guest
8212 Barton Creek Drive Austin, TX 78735
(512) 329-4000
The Fazio Foothills course, established in 1986, ranks at the top of all experts' lists. Golfweek Magazine rates the Foothills #4 among
Barton Creek: Fazio Canyons - private or resort guest
8212 Barton Creek Drive Austin, TX 78735
(512) 329-4000
It's a call for celebration as Barton Creek Resort & Spa's newest course, Fazio Canyons was recently named #1 Course in Texas according to Golfweek Magazine (2003). Dallas Morning News also rates the Canyons among the best Resort Courses in
Barton Creek: Crenshaw Cliffside - private or resort guest
8212 Barton Creek Drive Austin, TX 78735
(512) 329-4000
The natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country is the focus of course architects, Ben Crenshaw and partner, Bill Coore. Rolling hills, natural plateaus, soft contours and native vegetation are 38th among the "50 Best Courses in
Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course - public
(512) 272-4228
This 18-hole regulation course, built in 1991, offers full practice facilities. That includes a putting green, a sand and chipping area, driving range, golf shop and pro instructors on-site to help with your game. Carts and clubs are available for rental, but you'll have to handle your own caddying. The Experience Known as "the home of the four-hour round," Bluebonnet Hill is a links-style, wide-open course of rolling hills with highly respected Bermuda grass greens and fairways. With few trees on the course, expect the wind to present a challenge. The 195-yard signature hole, No. 17 (par 3), will test your skill over water as you putt over a lake.But the challenging holes are usually matched with easier recovery zones. After dealing with the friendly staff and finishing your round you'll be impressed by the country club feel at public course prices.
Circle C Golf Club - public
7401 Hwy. 45 Austin, TX 78739
(512) 288-4297
Circle C Golf Club, located 20 minutes south of downtown, opened in 1993, and is without question, one of the nicest public courses the Capital City has to offer. While its location south of town sets it apart from the new development, its true uniqueness can be found in its solitude. Despite its short distance from downtown, this 6,859-yard layout truly offers the peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's nothing but you and the course, with an occasional visit from the native wildlife.
Falconhead Golf Course - public
(512) 402-1558
World’s 1st PGA TOUR Signature Series Course
A PGA TOUR Signature Series Course is a golf facility designed and operated to meet the exacting standards of the PGA TOUR. Each Signature Series Course is committed to providing its guests with a golfing experience that lives up to the PGA Tour’s unmatched standard for quality, conditioning and customer service, while also being capable of hosting championship golf tournaments.
Great Hills Golf Club - private
(512) 345-0505
Designed by PGA legends Don January and Billy Martindale, Great Hills offers many challenges to golfers of all levels. Situated on one of the highest points in the Texas Hill Country, Great Hills hosts tree-lined fairways, berms and sand traps, natural hills, elevation variances, creeks, ponds and meticulously manicured Champion greens.
Hancock Golf Course - public
(512) 453-0276
Legendary golfers like Harvey Penick and Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan, have graced the greens at historic Hancock Golf Course. Established in 1899, Hancock Golf Course stands today as the oldest golf course in the state of
Harvey Penick Golf Campus - public
(512) 926-1100
The Harvey Penick Golf Campus is a PGA TOUR-designed 112-acre public facility that serves as a valuable community resource for new and experienced golfers alike. With the extremely affordable green fees all can play and learn on the campus, nestled in the heavily wooded, gently rolling hills of east
Jimmy ClayRoy Kizer Golf Course - public
(512) 444-0999
A 36 hole complex. Jimmy Clay is designed by Joe Finger with characteristics of tree lined fairways bordered by Williamson and Onion creeks. Roy Kizer is designed by Randy Russell and offers 57 acres of lakes, wide fairways, and an enjoyment to play.
Lions Municipal Golf Course - public
(512) 477-6963
The number of rounds per year reflect that all skill levels enjoy playing Lions. More than 85,000 rounds were played last year. Two years ago, the course played host to the most rounds in the state at almost 100,000. Without question, the large volume can create slower play. Fleming said the players know it coming out and take it in stride. "We try to marshal the best we can but the course is too compact and doesn't really lend itself to fast golf. With all the trees, it reaches a maximum capacity early in the day."
Lost Creek Country Club - private
(512) 892-1205
Completed in 1970, the Terry Dill-designed, par-72 championship course underwent a $3 million facelift in 1993 to produce one of the outstanding layouts in the
Morris-Williams Golf Course - public
4300 Manor Road Austin, TX 78723
(512) 926-1298
Morrris Williams Golf Course was constructed in 1963 and opened in 1964 as Austin's 3rd Municipal Course. Designed by Leon Howard, one of the most prolific golf course Architects of the time, the course features small, slightly elevated, contoured greens. These features combined with the rolling terrain probably make Morris Williams Golf Course the most difficult of all of the City's courses. However, the recent addition of ladies tees and the improved turf make the course playable for all levels of golfers.
Onion Creek Country Club - private
Original Course & North Course
(512) 282-2150
Founded in 1974 by the late Masters champion, Jimmy Demaret and
River Place Golf Course - private
(512) 346-6784
Course designer Tom Kite, winner of the 1992 U. S. Open championship and the 2000 Senior PGA Tradition Championship at
Riverside Golf Course - public
512) 386-7077
Located three miles from downtown Austin, Riverside Golf Course is known for its legendary tradition. Designed by renowned architects J. Press and Perry Maxwell,
The University of Texas Golf Club - private
Steiner Ranch Austin, TX
We are excited about our very own University of Texas Golf Club, which is under construction at Steiner Ranch in northwest Austin. It will be a 7,008-yard, par 71 course. It will serve as our home course and our home tournament host site for the 2004 Longhorn Betsy Rawls Invitational. We are indebted to lots of folks for this new course, and Mike Myers, who has been a tremendous supporter of The University, has made the original funding possible. We can't thank him and his family enough!
Colovista - private
100 Country Club Drive Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 303-4045
When we say Colovista takes Texas golf to new heights we are not just talking about the spectacular 25 mile views you'll enjoy while playing our challenging championship course. You'll find our Georgian mansion clubhouse the height of elegance and the ideal place to hold your special occasion as our friendly staff take "Southern Hospitality" to new heights. Come play, stay or celebrate and we'll take your day to new heights as well!
Lost Pines Golf Club - public
Loop 150 & Hwy 121 Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 321-2327
Located in the Bastrop State Park, this golf course is operated by the Lost Pines Golf Club. It is one of the finest and most scenic 18 hole courses in Central Texas. The Course is 6152 yards long with Bermuda grass greens.
Pine Forest Golf Club - private
636 Riverside Drive Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 303-6777
Pine Forest defines Hill Country golf. This championship 18-hole course is cut into the natural beauty of the Bastrop Lost Pines. A variety of elevated tees, severly undulating greens, and the menacing Colorado River challenge you at every turn
Spanish Oaks- private
13453 Hwy 71 West Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 421-8520
Recognized by the Dallas Morning News as one of the top ten best new golf courses in Texas and designed by Bobby Weed, winner of the Golf Digest award for Best New Private Course in America, the Spanish Oaks golf course is a true Hill Country gem. Eliminating the need for regular tee time reservations, Resident Golf Membership will be limited to just 350.
Twin Creeks Country Club - private
Cedar Park, TX
(512) 918-0733
Members of the Twin Creeks Golf Club will enjoy a 10-acre driving range and 25,000-square-foot Clubhouse and the first signature golf course in the Austin area to be designed by Masters Champion Fred Couples.
Bergstrom (no web page)- public
10330 Golf Course Road Del Valle, TX 78619
(512) 530-4653
No two words better describe Bergstrom Golf Course in Austin. That's because it's located just south of the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and provides any businessman traveling to Austin with the perfect opportunity to sneak away from the business at hand a little early and hit the links before jetting out of town. While location is a main reason for playing the course, it's creative yet simple links-style layout of 6,576 yards, also provides ample opportunity to get in a three-and-a-half hour round during the weekdays and catch the next flight out. Although many, including the locals, don't know that Bergstrom is a course with a long history. On the grounds of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, which fell victim to military cutbacks and was shut down in 1992, Bergstrom Golf Course has been around since 1952. It was always open to the general public, but members of the military were the main clientele. From 1992 until September 2000, a private corporation owned and operated the course. Today, the City of Austin owns the property and is in the process of making renovations, most of which have occurred in the clubhouse.
Polo Country Club (no web page) - private
P.O. Box 28398 Austin, TX 78755
(512) 346-7800
Scheduled to open in 2005-6
TAKE ONE PART ROLLING, SPRING-FED HILL COUNTRY; add one part Bechtol-Russell design genius; blend gently into the classy atmosphere of the Polo Club . . . and you have the Polo Country Club. It's a little bit of golfing heaven, now being carved into approximately 200 acres just off of 290 west of Austin. This is an exceptional property, even by Texas standards - laced with natural creeks, dense stands of majestic oak and just enough roll to give each hole its own distinctive character. Renowned golf course architects Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell have fashioned a design that showcases that Lone Star beauty. The unique watershed is ever-present, meandering through or around almost every hole. Native grasses and "Texas-scaping" in the non-landing portions of the fairways will reduce the need for irrigation by nearly a third for a course this size. And at more than 7,000 yards total this course has plenty of size.
Berry Creek - private
30500 Berry Creek Dr. Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 930-4615
The Dallas Morning News voted holes eight and nine the most beautiful in Texas. No wonder that's where the clubhouse is. Berry Creek also features many other amenities, such as a driving range, putting green, exercise center, pool and tennis courts.
Cimarron Hills Golf Course - private
Cimarron Hills 5970 West Highway 29
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 763-1800
Membership in the Cimarron Hills Golf & Country Club provides access to what the Dallas Morning News described as the
"Best Private Course in Central Texas"
The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Cimarron Hills has been meticulously designed and planned. Home to one of Texas' only bent grass greens courses and large fairways the splendor of this course is well illustrated by the rich verdant greens every day of the year. A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course ensures that the playing experience and the development of the course are second to none.
Georgetown Country Club - private
1500 Country Club Rd Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 930-4577
SOMEONE TELL THESE FOLKS TO GET THEIR OWN WEB SITE!!!
This course was built in a valley and is home to an abundance of wildlife. There are water hazards that come into play on twelve holes. The narrow fairways are tree lined, and the greens are medium in size and speed.
Kurth-Landrum Golf Course - public
1201 E. University Dr. Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 863-1333
According to Larry Connell, golf shop manager of the course for 12 years, the course was built as 18 holes sometime before World War II. Connell said it is not clear as to the exact date, but he said he believed the course was reduced to nine holes some time after the war ended. Richard Anderson, vice president of physical affairs at Southwestern, said the recent history is a little clearer. "In 1983-84, the course, which had been private for its entire existence, was opened to the general public." Since that time, the course has averaged almost 10,000 rounds per year. Anderson said the course is named after two people important to the university. "E.L. Kurth and Nely G. Landrum are two prominent and well-respected alumni of the school." Kurth-Landrum remained nine holes until late 1999 according to Connell. It was at that time, he said, that the school opted to remove three holes to make room for the new soccer and softball fields.
Legacy Hills Golf Club - public
301 Del Webb Blvd. Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 864-1222
The Legacy Hills and White Wing Golf Clubs are designed to fit within the natural surroundings and enhance existing topographical features. In this way, the courses blend and create a greater balance with the natural environment. Both courses were designed by PGA Professional Billy Casper and his design firm, Casper/Nash and Associates out of Phoenix, Arizona. Both layouts are Billy Casper signature courses.
White Wing Golf Club - public
151 Dove Hollow Trail Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 864-1244
The Legacy Hills and White Wing Golf Clubs are designed to fit within the natural surroundings and enhance existing topographical features. In this way, the courses blend and create a greater balance with the natural environment. Both courses were designed by PGA Professional Billy Casper and his design firm, Casper/Nash and Associates out of Phoenix, Arizona. Both layouts are Billy Casper signature courses.
The Golf Club At Star Ranch - public
2500 FM 685 Hutto, TX 78634
(512) 252-GOLF
Described as "Austin's newest daily fee jewel" by Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine, The Golf Club Star Ranch has quickly become THE place to play when visiting Austin. Designed by Bechtol & Russell Golf Design and Carter Morrish, the course follows the natural rolling contours of the land, using the central lake and prevailing wind to create memorable golf for all skill levels. Arnold Palmer Golf Management and an elite staff ensure an unparalleled experience.
Plum Creek - public
750 Hohlers Crossing Road Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 262-5555
Located on more than 203 acres, Plum Creek winds through the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The course features multiple water holes, strategically placed grass mounds and well-guarded greens. The Plum Creek Golf facility has the unique distinction of having a layout where no two fairways touch. The advanced golfer can take the Texas-sized challenge of playing from the back tees, which measure over 7,100 yards. Four tee boxes, combined with the generous layout, offer a fun and exciting round of golf for every handicap.
Bar-K Golf Course - public
8116 Chesnut Cove Lago Vista, TX 78645
(512) 267-1226
9-hole Bermuda Grass course with water in play. Built in 1970. Designed by Leon Howard. Weekday green fees for non-members are $5.00 for 9 holes during peak season. Weekend green fees for non-members are $5.00 for 9 holes during peak season.
Marshall Ranch Golf Community - private
4501 Shoreline Dr Lago Vista, TX 78645
(512) 346-1010
A magnificent private wold-class 18-hole Gary Player Signature golf course serves as the centerpiece of the Marshall Ranch community masterplan. Unique vegetation, gentle topography, and an endless supply of views make playing this 18-hole championship course a memorable experience. Gary Player's signature makes it a masterpiece, a truly rare treat.
The Hills of Lakeway: Flintrock Falls- private
The Hills of Lakeway: The Hills- private
Lakeway Golf Club: Live Oak Course- private
Lakeway Golf Club: Yaupon Course- private
One World of Tennis Square Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 261-7200
The more contemporary design of this course features one of the most difficult starting holes in the Hill Country. A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, this course offers magnificent Hill Country views, native and wetland habitats and plenty of wildlife. Designed by Leon Howard, Yaupon is a par 72 and plays 6590 yards from the gold tees and is a great test of your golfing abilities.
Forest Creek Golf Club- public
99 Twin Ridge Parkway Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 388-2874
Named the "Best Public Golf Course in Central Texas" by Golf Digest, and "Golf Club of the Year" by Club Corporation of America, Forest Creek offers some of the most fabulous golf in the Texas Hill Country.
Teravista Golf Club- public
Austin Golf Club- private
25400 Hwy 71 West Spicewood , TX 78669
(512) 264-9787
The Austin Golf Club was designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore. Austin Golf Club's greens always are in incredible condition and are lightning-fast, since they are one of the few courses in Austin with bent greens. Exclusive, private club.
Barton Creek: Lakeside- private or resort guest
1800 Clubhouse Hill Dr. Spicewood, TX 78669
(800) 693-LAKE(5253)
"I've played golf the world over, and there's no other course I enjoy more than the Palmer course at Lakeside." - Mary Ann Morrison, Texas Hall of Fame golfer The Legendary Arnold Palmer brought his unique vision to Barton Creek Lakeside, creating a majestic 18-hole tour de force. Rated one of the best courses in Texas by The Dallas Morning News, the Palmer course offers breathtaking views, rolling terrain, waterfalls and lakes. In fact, every hole offers a view of Lake Travis.
Lakecliff on Lake Travis- private
25818 Haynie Flat Road Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 328-0090
Here, a golf outing is something to be enjoyed. Lakecliff is definitely appealing for all skill levels, even as it offers its Par 71 challenges. Rolling mounds are intercepted by lakes, streams, ponds and waterfalls spilling down deep ravines as they make their way to Lake Travis. No detail was overlooked in the design of this splendid championship course: Twelve lakes, stone bridges, sheer cliffs, wide Bermuda grass fairways and bent grass greens. Every twist and turn bears the unmistakable touch of the legendary golfer and course designer Arnold Palmer.
Pedernales Country Club- public
807 Paisley Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 264-1489
Pedernales Country Club is a little rugged. The fairways are hard and give you plenty of roll. Unfortunately, that roll might wind up in the woods or in a bed of rocks, which are littered throughout the course. To overcome this rough terrain, "The Pedernales Stroll" rule was enacted and basically states – "in case your ball ends up in an unplayable or merely unpleasant lie, local rules permit you to pick it up and stroll to a more agreeable location for a free drop." Where’s the controversy in that?