Golf and Country Clubs

If you like playing golf, then you’ll love Austin, Texas. With a mild climate and a wonderful natural environment it was only to be expected that Austin would become a golfer’s town. The first course in the state of Texas was Hancock Golf Course, now a municipal course on 41st street. Austin’s appreciation for the sport of golf was further enriched by the local legend Harvey Penick. Harvey taught here at UT and was a veritable one-man institution at Austin Country Club. He helped to cultivate the talents of two other local golf legends Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite and was said to be giving golf instruction from his bedside in an Austin hospital shortly before his death.

With Penick, Crenshaw and Kite leading the charge, development in Austin has produced some of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the nation. Today, Austin offers dozens of municipal, public, semiprivate and private courses. Listed below are the private courses and country clubs.

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Private Clubs

Austin Country Club
4408 Long Champ Drive 78746
(512) 328-0090
One of the two oldest country clubs in the state, the charter of this club dates back to 1898. Located in west Austin, the main course borders the beautiful waters of Lake Austin. Designed by Pete Dye, this course is rated as one of the most challenging in Central Texas. The course is 18 holes, 6822 yards and a par 72. The course record is 64 and held by Tom Kite.

Balcones Country Club-Balcones Course
8600 Balcones Club Drive 78750
(512) 258-2775
Founded in 1958 the Balcones course is the first of two sister clubs and courses. Walkers love this course with its rolling hills and easily maneuverable placement. This course is 18 holes, 6649 yards and par 70.

Balcones Country Club-Spicewood
11210 Spicewood Club Drive 78750
(512) 258-2775/258-0800
Founded in 1976, the Spicewood club and course is the counterpart to the Balcones course. The two courses both have their own pros and club houses, but members share a third common club house between the two. This course is 18 holes, 6706 yards and a par 72. Of the two, the Spicewood is the more challenging with higher elevations and more water hazards.

Barton Creek Country Club -Crenshaw Cliffside
8212 Barton Club Drive, 78735
(512) 329-4000/329-4697
Ben Crenshaw and his partner Bill Coore designed the Cliffside course. Like most of Crenshaw's courses, it is traditional in its form and mirrors the natural landscape of the land. This par 71 course has wide rolling fairways covering 18 holes and 6678 yards.

Barton Creek-Palmer Lakeside Course
8212 Barton Club Drive, 78735
(512) 329-4000/329-4697
Arnold Palmer is considered by most to be the king of golf, and Palmer’s Lakeside course is fit for a king. Professional golfers have ranked this course design as one of the top ten in the state. The course sits on the shores of Lake Travis about 25 miles from the main clubhouse. It is a serene and beautiful par 72 course covering 18 holes and 6,956 yards.

Barton Creek-Fazio Foothills Course
8212 Barton Club Drive, 78735
(512) 329-4000/329-4697
The signature showpiece of Barton Creek Resort, the Fazio Foothills Course has been ranked by Golf Digest as one of the best in America and definitely number 1 in Texas. It is a challenging course with waterfalls, cliff lined fairways, and natural limestone caves. Tom Fazio designed a breathtaking par 72 course stretching 6, 956 yards.

Barton Creek-Fazio Canyons Course
8212 Barton Club Drive, 78735
(512) 329-4000/329-4697
The Canyons Course was also designed by Tom Fazio and is the newest course in the Barton Creek family. Canyons has the distinction of being the first course in the nation to be certified by the Audubon Sanctuary System, a testament to Fazio’s commitment to the environment. T&L’s Golf Magazine has ranked this 7,161 yard, par 72 course as the best in Texas.

Berry Creek Country Club
30500 Berry Creek Drive 78628
(512) 930-4615/869-7018
Nestled in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, Berry Creek Country Club features a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course designed to challenge players of all skill levels. The 6,648-yard, par-72 layout is dramatically woven through gently rolling hills and valleys and is characterized by undulating fairways, numerous water hazards and beautifully manicured greens. Berry Creek members also enjoy a variety of private club amenities including tennis courts, a swimming pool, fitness center and dining facilities.

Flintrock Falls Country Club
26 Club Estates Pkwy., 78738
(512) 263-6090
First Texas course to be designed by both Jack Nicklaus and his son, Jack Nicklaus II. A signature of Nicklaus Design, the second shot is emphasized on this 7,016 yard course. Challenging for every level, with natural elements lining the course.

Great Hills Country Club
5914 Lost Horizon Drive 78759
(512) 345-6940/345-8134
Founded in 1975, this Northwest Austin course is considered to be a challenging course for a much more affordable price. The course is molded into the natural Hill Country landscape and follows the elevation changes nature had intended. The length of this course measures 18 holes, 6,599 yards and it is a par 72.

Horseshoe Bay-Apple Rock Course
Number One Horseshoe Bay Blvd. 78657
(830) 598-2511/(830) 598-7032
Selected as a three time silver medal award winner by Golf Magazine, it is the most breathtaking of the three soon to be four courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort. The course begins at the highest point on the property with panoramic views of the rolling hills and Lake LBJ in the background. Perhaps the most dramatic holes are the back-to-back par five-10th and 11th holes which dive from the top of the Caprock down to the blue shores of Lake LBJ.

Horseshoe Bay-Ram Rock Course
Number One Horseshoe Bay Blvd. 78657
(830) 598-2511/598-7032
Arguably the one of the toughest courses in Texas, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. demonstrates all of his design skills in adapting the course to the Hill Country terrain by integrating the area's natural dry creeks into the design of six holes. The layout is characterized by tight fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and slick, undulating greens protected by 62 deep bunkers.

Horseshoe Bay-Slick Rock Golf Course
Number One Horseshoe Bay Blvd. 78657
(830) 598-2511/598-7032
Embodies the Robert Trent Jones, Sr., philosophy of "Hard Par, Easy Bogey." The course is characterized by five sets of tees enabling the course to continually change from day to day. Slick Rock has 71 sand traps, twelve holes with water hazards, and huge, undulating greens that can offer difficult pin placements, but still manages to be user friendly for the amateur, duffer or professional.

Lost Creek Country Club
2612 Lost Creek Blvd.
(512) 892-2032
A challenging course located in west Austin, Lost Creek has rugged greens and fairways with large drops bordering either side. Consistency and control is key when playing this 6,522-yard course.

Onion Creek Club
2510 Onion Creek Pkwy. 78747
(512) 282-2162/280-4574
Located in South Austin, following the path of Onion Creek itself, the course is the building block for a country club style resort development. The course was home to the Legends tournament for 12 years, and is considered to be a classically designed course. It is an 18 hole, par 70 spanning 6, 367 yards.

River Place Country Club
4207 River Place Blvd. 78730
(512) 346-6784/346-2525
A development planned back in the 80’s, this resort community did not realize its true potential until the mid 90’s. Tom Kite redesigned the course and has made it into one of the more attractive and at times more challenging courses in the area. Located in far Northwest Austin, the course borders the Northern end of Lake Austin.

The Clubs of Lakeway-Live Oak Course
510 Lakeway Drive 78734
(512) 261-7200/261-7210
Located on the shores of Lake Travis, this course was designed and built by Leon Howard in 1965. Unaffected by building restrictions, Howard was able to dredge soil from the bottom of the lake to ease in its creation. The course measures 6,847 yards and is a par 72.

The Clubs of Lakeway-Yaupon Course
100 Clubhouse Drive 78734
(512) 261-7200/261-7210
Designed and built by Leon Howard 12 years after the Live Oak Course, the Yaupon Course spans 6,814 yards and is also a par 72. Like its sister course, the Yaupon has dramatic views of Lake Travis and the surrounding rolling hills.

The Hills Country Club
26 Club Estates Pkwy. 78738
(512) 261-7200/261-7210
The Hills course was one of the first designed by Jack Nicklaus in the state of Texas and consistently has been ranked among the top 5 in Texas. The 6,954-yard course follows the path of the flowing creek and offers wonderful views of the surrounding Hill Country.

The University of Texas Golf Club
2200 University Club Drive, 78732
(512) 266-6464
Built in the Texas Hill Country, the 7,514 yard, par 71 championship-caliber course overlooks Lake Austin. Created by Bechtol Russell Golf Design. A Superior golf experience for all, with a bordering wildlife preserve, some of the best views of Austin, and challenging shots.

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Public Golf Courses

Avery Ranch Golf Club
10500 Avery Club Drive 78717
(512) 248-2442
Founded: 2005
Fees: $49/$65 Fri $59 includes cart

Blackhawk Golf Club
2714 Kelly Lane 78660
(512) 251-9000/251-3413
Founded: 1990
Fees: $29/$39 includes cart

Bluebonnet Hills Golf Club
9100 Decker Lane 78724
(512) 272-4228/272-4406
Founded: 1991
Fees: $17/$28

Circle C Ranch Golf Club
7401 Hwy.45 78739
(512) 288-4297/288-7977
Founded: 1992
Fees: $58/$73 includes cart

ColoVista Country Club
100 Country Club Drive 78602
(512) 303-4045/321-2796
Founded: 1997
Fees: $55/$65 includes cart

Crystal Falls Golf Course
3400 Crystal Falls Pkwy., 78645
(512) 259-5855
Founded: 1990
Fees: $27.50/$37.50 Fri $30 includes cart

Falconhead Golf Course
15201 Falconhead Blvd., 78734
(512) 402-1558
Founded: 2003
Fees: $55/$69 Fri $62 includes cart

Forest Creek Golf Course
99 Twin Ridge Pkwy. 78664
(512) 388-2874/388-4471
Founded: 1991
Fees: $39/$49 includes cart

Hancock Golf Course
811 E.41st St. 78751
(512) 453-0276/fax n/a
Founded: 1899
Fees: $14/$15.50 for 18 holes
$8.50/$9.50 for 9 holes

Jimmy Clay Golf Course
5400 Jimmy Clay Drive 78748
(512) 444-0999/447-7334
Founded: 1974
Fees: $15.50/$18

Kurth-Landrum Golf Course
1201 E. University Dr. 78626
(512) 863-1333/868-6822
Founded: 1955
Fees: $4/per 6 holes

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course
126 W.Main St. 78624
(830) 997-4010/990-4051
Founded: 1969
Fees: $29.50/$36

Lago Vista Golf Club-Lago Vista Course
4616Rim Rock Drive 78645
(512) 267-1170/267-3056
Founded: 1968
Fees: $35/$40

Legacy Hills Golf Club
301 Del Webb Blvd. 78628
(512) 864-1222/864-3305
Founded: 1996
Fees: $62.75/$72.75

Lions Municipal Golf Course
2901 Enfield, 78703
Founded: 1934
Fees: $16.50/$30

Lost Pines Golf Club Inc.
P.O.Box 900 78602
(512) 303-1368/303-1368
Founded: 1938
Fees: $20/$25

Morris-Williams Golf Course
4305 Manor Road 78723
(512) 926-1298/926-6274
Founded: 1964
Fees: $15.50/$18

Mustang Creek Golf Club
Gano & Wabash (Taylor) 76574
(512) 365-1332
Founded: 1930
Fees: $20/$25 includes cart

Pedernales Golf Club
807 Paisley 78669
(512) 264-1489/264-2961
Founded: 1968
Fees: $14-$17.50/$17.50-$22.50 includes cart

Pine Forest Golf Club
636 Riverside Drive 78602
(512) 321-1181/321-2721
Founded: 1979
Fees: $25/$37 includes cart

Plum Creek Golf Course
750 Hohlers Crossing Road 78640
(512) 262-5555/262-6010
Founded: 1999
Fees: $40/$50 includes cart

Point Venture Golf Course
442 S. Venture Blvd. 78645
(512) 267-2768/267-2596
Founded: 1972
Fees: $11/$15

Roy Kizer Golf Course
5400 Jimmy Clay Drive 78744
(512) 444-0999/447-7334
Founded: 1994
Fees: $21/$30

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