Courses in Austin/Central Texas?

[UWSig]

I moved down here about 3 months ago. I haven't played since the New Year (studying for Bar Exam). I played Kizer a few times (which I like...as a Muni), Falconhead once (amazing) and Blackhawk (disappointing). Thoughts on other courses? I need to try out Lions Muni, but I'm weary of the alleged 6 hour rounds.

[raygrinberg]

Get yourself down to San Antonio and check out The Quarry (9 holes are inside an old quarry, the other 9 is so-so), Brackenridge (a great old muni), and Ft Sam Houston has two 18s that are pretty challenging.

Besides golf San Antonio is always a good time!

[RogueGolfer]

When I was living down there I always loved playing The Bandit. It's between San An and Austin, toughest course in the area in my opinion. Austin courses were just too pricey for me.

[Hmbre97]

I haven't really played any courses in the area since moving here but I joined up at Star Ranch in Hutto. It's a pretty nice course and the price is right. I also played at Tera Vista. Nice course but not for what they're charging.

FYI, Star Ranch has a deal called the Star Players Club. $34 a month gets you unlimited range/practice facility access, free access to all of the clinics, and cheap twilight rates ($12 after 2pm, includes cart). It's on my way home from work so I stop just about everyday to practice my short game. Best money spent golf wise ever for me.

[Intgolf72]

Kizer and Riverside are good.

Falconhead is a beast, sometimes you can find a deal there too.

My dad raves about the quarrey in SA, i have not played it.

lions is great weekday its a fun course.

wish I could help more.....Austin needs more places like Falconhead.

semi-private type things.

[mn723]

Circle C golf course is a good one outside Austin.

I have to disagree with the person who said The Bandit is a good course. Maybe I just had a bad experience, but that place is overpriced and the pro (the pro 3-4 years ago anyways) isn't the brightest bulb....

[duffer]

I haven't played Jimmy Clay (in the same complex as Kizer), but they just finished an overhaul (new greens, re-working holes 5/6/7). It's supposed to be in good shape.

Lion's is a cool old muni. Sounds like you already know to not play it on the weekend though. Riverside used to be good (and you get to see Harvey's old house) but the maintenance was going to crap last time I played it.

I've played Shadow Glen a few times and thought it was decent. Falconhead is much better.

I thought Forrest Creek was alright for the price.



My suggestion is you tell your wife/girlfriend/partner/significant other that you want to take them to the spa at Barton Creek. That would allow you to get a round in on one of the courses there. I love the Fazio Canyons course.

[duffer]

Riverplace is another good option I forgot about. About the price of Falconhead.

Check out golf512.com for decent deals. That can get you on to LiveOak and Yaupon as well.

[nevets88]

Any of the above allow walking?

Any opinions about Lago Vista or Avery Ranch?

Thanks.

[gortyl]

i've played a course called teravista a couple times, nothing wrong with it; good deal. avery ranch i think is a nice course as well. and i'd have to second the barton creek recommendation. save it for an anniversary or something, but they've always got deals on their website (gotta stay to play).

[nevets88]

I've been going to Florida to get in snowbird golf for years and have neglected Austin. I'm going to Austin more often, although the weather is more unpredictable in March, the weather this weekend was awesome, though windy.

Played Yaupon twice, Oaks and Falconhead since these courses were 10 minutes from my hotel, Lakeway Resort, which I highly recommend. The greens were punched at Falconhead, but it's a great layout. Yaupon is short, but hilly. Both Yaupon and Oaks could have used a little shave on their fairways. They alos both allow walking and offer unlimited range balls (which I took advantage of). Tried to play the Bandit, but booked solid.

[larlev]

Oh man you know that Austin was voted the best golf city right?( I don't remember what Mag. but I read it somewhere)

I play Forest Creek a lot......another very nice course is in Bastrop called Pine Forest...it follows the Col. river with granite faces litterd throughout the course. Some tee boxes are a good 4-5 ride in the cart from each other.

I usually go play 2 a week...let me know if you want play a round....I used to live in Ballard, Skykomish....nice up there