Golf Guide - Independence Title

CENTRAL TEXAS | 2015 EDITION
Williamson | Travis | Bastrop | Burnet | Gillespie | Llano | Hays | Caldwell
Independence Title
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www.IndependenceTitle.com
The Greater Austin Area is home to dozens of beautiful and prestigious
golf courses, some of which are even designed by pro-golfer Jack
Nicklaus. Whether you’re looking for courses that test both your body
and your mind, or just want to unwind with a game of golf in the
beautiful Texas Hill Country, you’ll find it here!
Great Hills Country Club
TRAVIS CO.
The natural beauty of Travis County lends itself to its stunning golf courses. From
lakeside greens to cliff-lined fairways, you’ll never be disappointed with the view!
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
discounted fees. All fees are subject to change per course.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
| Private
8212 Barton Club Drive | Austin | 512-329-4000 | www.bartoncreek.com
While you’re relaxing at this luxurious resort, be sure to take advantage of the four
world-class golf courses on the grounds!
Fazio Foothills
Palmer Lakeside
The golf course is an astonishingly
beautiful design masterpiece by Tom
Fazio. The architectural layout features
dramatic cliff-lined fairways, natural
limestone caves, waterfalls, and superb
TiffEagle Bermuda greens, which gives
golfers 18 holes of pure pleasure with
no lack of challenge. This unforgettable
golfing experience provides plenty of
elevation change and visual impact.
Ideally perched on a secluded hilltop
overlooking Lake Travis, just 25 miles
west of Barton Creek Resort & Spa in
Austin, Palmer Lakeside is a hidden
retreat that rewards guests with striking
panoramic lake views and twilight
glimpses of whitetail deer.
Fazio Canyons
The 7,153-yard, par-72 layout boasts
the signature of Tom Fazio, the
legendary golf designer of Barton
Creek’s 18-hole Fazio Foothill’s course.
Fazio’s second masterpiece is located
just two miles from the Austin resort
and has its own pro shop, extensive
practice areas, and is the home of the
revered Barton Creek Golf Academy.
Crenshaw Cliffside
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 harmoniously woven into
a playable championship layout that
provides a variety of interesting holes to
delight members and visitors alike.
Omni Barton Creek
Resort & Spa
Austin Country Club | Private
4408 Long Champ Drive | Austin | 512-328-0090 | www.austincountryclub.com
This 180-acre golf course is the third home for Austin Country Club since its
founding in 1899. Designed by Pete Dye, whom Golfweek Magazine named one of
the top architects in the world, the course has been characterized as a "complex and
guileful challenge".
Blackhawk Golf Club | Private
2714 Kelly Lane | Pflugerville | 512-251-9000 | www.blackhawkgolf.com
Measuring more than 7,000 yards from the championship tees, the course and slope
ratings are 74.5 and 125 respectively. Blackhawk features a links-style layout that
has proven tough enough to host several professional mini-tour events.
Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club | Public
9100 Decker Lane | Austin | 512-272-4228 | www.bluebonnethillgolf.com
Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course offers players of all skill levels a challenging and
enjoyable round of golf. The course is laid out over the rolling hills just 15 minutes
east of downtown Austin on Decker Lane. The course is in excellent shape with
impeccable 328 Bermuda greens.
Weekdays $27 / Weekends & Holidays $38 - *All prices include shared cart
Butler Park Pitch & Putt (9-hole, par 3) | Public
201 Lee-Barton Drive | Austin | 512-477-4430 | www.butlerparkpitchandputt.com
Butler Park Pitch and Putt is a nine hole, par 3 course near downtown Austin, the
Hike and Bike Trail, and Lady Bird Lake. This is a golf course for everyone, from
beginner golfers to pro's like Ben Crenshaw. It features large, shady pecan trees,
water and grass traps, challenging holes, a very diverse clientèle, and friendly and
helpful employees.
$8 first round / $7 second round / $20 for the whole day
Falconhead Golf Club | Public
15201 Falconhead Blvd. | Austin | 512/402-1558 | www.falconheadaustin.com
Falconhead Golf Club opened in 2003, an incredible addition to Austin golf. Laid
out by the experts from the PGA Tour Design Center, its public daily-fee course
offers golfers a taste of the quality golf that pro players contend on in one of the
most beautiful areas of Texas, the rolling terrain of the Central Texas Hill Country
in and around Austin.
Mon-Thurs $75 / Weekends & Holidays $89 *Regular Rates include green fees, cart
fees and range balls.
Great Hills Country Club | Private
5914 Lost Horizon Drive | Austin | 512-345-0505 | www.greathillscc.org
Built in the hills of Northwest Austin in 1971, PGA legend Don January and
architect Billy Martindale designed Great Hills to be challenging, scenic and fun.
Great Hills Country Club hosts many PGA and USGA sanctioned tournaments as
well as competitive events for men and women of all abilities.
Grey Rock Golf Club | Public
7401 Texas 45 | Austin | 512-288-4297 | www.greyrockgolfclub.com
Towering oaks provide the perfect runway on every drive. Minutes from downtown
Austin, yet worlds away in the heart of the Texas hill country.
Premium - Mon-Thurs $80 / Weekends & Holidays $100
Resident - Mon-Thurs $69 / Weekends & Holidays $89
Hancock Park (9 hole) | Public
811 East 51st St. | Austin | 512-453-0276 | www.austintexas.gov/department/hancock-golf-course
Hancock Golf Course is located in the heart of Austin; this par 35, 9-hole course
carries up and down hills and over beautiful Waller Creek. The old course is
relatively short by modern standards, featuring small, well-manicured greens
typical of the era in which it was built.
Weekdays $12.50 9 holes & $21 18 holes / Weekends $14 9 holes & $23.50 18 holes
Cart rental $13 / Pull Cart Rental $5.00
Harvey Penick Golf Campus (9 hole) | Public
5501 Ed Bluestein Blvd. | Austin | 512-926-1100 | www.harveypenickgc.com
Harvey Penick Golf Campus is a 9-hole, PGA Tour Designed public golf course, and
home of The First Tee of Greater Austin (TFTGA) — the nation’s leading after
school and golf instruction program for kids.
Mon-Fri $17 / Price includes green fee for 9 holes and golf cart
Mon-Fri $27 / Weekends & Holidays $34 / includes green fee for 18 holes & golf cart.
Cart rental $13 / Pull Cart Rental $5.00
Jimmy Clay Golf Course | Public
5400 Jimmy Clay Dr. | Austin | 512-444-0999 | austintexas.gov/department/jimmy-clay-golf-course
Located in Southeast Austin and surrounded by Williamson Creek, the course plays
6,918 yards through traditional tree-lined fairways and elevated open greens. The
Jimmy Clay Golf Course became part of a 36-hole complex with the addition of the
Roy Kizer Golf Course in 1994. Together, the two courses make up one of the finest
and diverse 36 hole public complexes in the state.
Weekdays $23 / Weekends & Holidays $26 / Cart rental $13 per rider
Lions Municipal Golf Course | Public
2901 Enfield Rd. | Austin | 512-477-6963 | austintexas.gov/department/lions-municipal-golf-course
Lions Municipal Golf Course has served its citizens since 1934 and has long been
the City's most popular course. Constructed originally by the Lions Club in 1928, It
has hosted many notable golfers, including Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and, of
course, Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw.
Weekdays $23 / Weekends & Holidays $26 / Cart rental $13 per rider
Lost Creek Country Club | Private
2612 Lost Creek Blvd. | Austin | 512-892-2032 | www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Lost-Creek-Country-Club
This world-class, par-72 championship golf course offers one of the most outstanding and challenging course layouts in the Austin area and includes a driving range,
putting green and a new state-of-the-art learning center to analyze and perfect your
golf swing. If the beautiful, picturesque hillsides surrounding this spectacular
Austin golf course don't grab your attention, the narrow fairways definitely will.
Morris Williams | Public
4300 Manor Rd. | Austin | 512-926-1298 | austintexas.gov/department/morris-williams-golf-course
The Morris Williams Golf Course was renovated in 2013 and looks incredible.
Come check out the changes we have made to the golf course as well as the brand
new clubhouse and cart barn!
Weekdays $23 / Weekends & Holidays $26 / Cart rental $13 per rider
Onion Creek Club | Private
2510 Onion Creek Parkway | Austin | 512-282-2162 | www.onioncreekclub.com
Jimmy Demaret’s vision chose nature as the architect of Onion Creek Club..."I
simply followed the natural features of the land.” In 1996, Ben Crenshaw and Bill
Coore, beautifully blended nine new holes with Demaret’s original design, creating
a legendary 27-hole golf course; the best that Texas has to offer!
River Place Country Club | Private
4207 River Place Blvd. | Austin | 512-346-6784 | www.riverplaceclub.com
Play one of the most memorable rounds of golf imaginable, on a course that
challenges your mind as well as your shot-making abilities! The course layout
features over 6,600 yards of spectacular rolling hills, twisting creeks and secluded
canyons. River Place offers PGA professionals and a comprehensive golf experience
for every age and skill level, with programs including Junior Golf Programs,
Couples' Tournaments, and MGA and WGA events.
Riverside Golf Course | Public
1020 Grove Blvd. | Austin | 512-386-7077 | www.riverside-gc.com
Play on the same hallowed grounds where Austin golf legends Ben Crenshaw and
Tom Kite once honed their now-famous games under Harvey Penick's watchful
guidance. Enjoy great course conditions on historic Austin fairways lined with
stately oaks, pecans and maples. Take in the Texas history and pat yourself on the
back for discovering Austin's best golf value.
Mon-Fri $29 / Weekends & Holidays $39 / All rates include green fee & shared cart.
Roy Kizer Golf Course | Public
5400 Jimmy Clay Dr. | Austin | 512-444-0999 | austintexas.gov/department/roy-kizer-golf-course
The Roy Kizer Golf Course is Austin's premier and most popular municipal course
in the city; its links-style layout is spread over 200 acres in Southeast Austin. With
35 acres of lakes and 22 acres of wetlands, the golf course offers residency to
migratory waterfowl in the area. But despite the acreage devoted to lakes, Kizer is
suitable for players of all levels. Ample fairways and the choice of five sets of tees
provides each golfer the opportunity to play a course that fits their skill level and a
variety of ways to negotiate the challenges set forth.
Weekdays $27 / Weekends & Holidays $35 / Cart rental $13 per rider
University of Texas Golf Club | Private
4232 North Quinlan Park Rd. | Austin | 512-266-6464 | www.utgolfclub.com
The University of Texas Golf Club is a 7,412 yard, par 71 championship-caliber golf
course created by Bechtol Russell Golf Design. Built in the Texas Hill Country, the
course overlooks Lake Austin and borders the Balcones Natural Wildlife Preserve,
offering challenging shots and views that rival the best in Austin.
The Hills of Lakeway
| Private
26 Club Estates Parkway | Austin | 512-261-7200 | www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/The-Hills-of-Lakeway
Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hills Country, The Hills of Lakeway presents a
secluded retreat just off the shores of beautiful Lake Travis.
Flintrock Falls
The Hills Signature
This 18-hole course at the The Hills
Country Club facility in Austin, Texas
features 7,051 yards of golf from the longest
tees for a par of 72. The course rating is
74.1 and it has a slope rating of 140 on
Bermuda grass. Designed by Jack Nicklaus,
ASGCA, the Flintrock Falls golf course
opened in 2002.
The 18-hole "The Hills" course at the The
Hills Country Club facility in Austin, Texas
features 7,030 yards of golf from the
longest tees for a par of 72 . The course
rating is 73.8 and it has a slope rating of
140 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Jack
Nicklaus, ASGCA, the Hills golf course
opened in 1981.
Yaupon Golf Course
This course features one of the most
difficult starting holes in the Hill Country.
A Certified Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary, it 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.
Live Oak Course
With magnificent Live Oak trees, narrow
fairways and severely undulating greens this
course demands excellent course
management and precise shot making. Live
Oak is a par 72, playing 6652 yards from the
gold tees and is sure to offer a challenge to
golfers of all skill levels.
Point Venture Golf Course (9 hole) | Public
422 Venture Blvd. S. | Point Venture | 512-267-2768 | www.pointventuregolf.com
Point Venture Golf Club features a 9-hole course, which at the same time challenges
experienced golfers and relaxes novices as they learn this classic game. Point
Venture was designed in 1972 by 3-time Masters Champion Jimmy Demaret. The
Dallas Morning News has described it as one of the best 9-hole courses in Texas.
All Week 9 Holes - $15 / 18 Holes - $24 | All Week with Cart: 9 holes - $19 / 18 holes - $29
ShadowGlen Golf | Public
U.S. 290 & Gregg Manor Road | Manor | 512/278-1304 | www.shadowglengolf.com
ShadowGlen is just north east of Austin in Manor. The course opened in 2004 and is
well deserving of it's rating as Golf Digest's "Top 10 Best New Golf Courses." The
terrain is picturesque rolling hills and the course is a links style course as it
meanders through the countryside. It was built and designed by renowned
architects Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell.
Mon-Fri $38 / Weekends & Holidays $50 / Greens fees include 1/2 cart.
WILLIAMSON CO.
The Texas Hill country is a wonderful place to play golf, and Williamson County is
no exception. With courses designed by renowned architects and pro-golfers alike,
you’ll be sure to have a world-class experience!
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
discounted fees. All fees are subject to change per course.
Avery Ranch Golf Club | Private
10500 Avery Club Drive | Austin | 512-248-2442 | www.averyranchgolf.com
The 18-hole championship course offers 5 tee placements that will challenge the
low-handicapper while creating an enjoyable golfing experience for all levels of
players. The course begins with a very challenging front 9, including the picturesqe
#7 signature hole. The back 9 is a unique blend of three par 3's, three par 4's and
three par 5's, allowing players to use a more risk/reward strategy. The round closes
with "the best finishing hole in Austin".
Twin Creeks Country Club | Private
3201 Twin Creeks Club Drive | Cedar Park | 512-331-5900 | www.twincreeksclub.com
The hallmark of Twin Creeks’ exclusive country club lifestyle is the private,
championship 7,033-yard, par 72 Fred Couples Signature Golf Course. The
picturesque 195 acres of dramatic rolling terrain are highlighted by low-lying
ravines lined with limestone outcroppings and century-old oak and pecan trees. The
namesake twin creeks traverse the entire course, resulting in stream crossings and
natural water elements that come into play on 13 of the course’s 18 holes.
Berry Creek Country Club | Private
30500 Berry Creek Drive | Georgetown | 512-930-4719 | www.berrycreekcc.com
The Berry Creek Country Club golf course was completed in 1987 and was
designed by noted architect and Georgetown resident, Carl Doering. The course is
situated on approximately 115 acres with lengths ranging from 5,017 yards from the
ladies tees to 6,600 yards from the championship tees. Course ratings range from
69.8 from the red tees to 72.2 from the gold tees.
Cimarron Hills Country Club | Private
102 West Morrow | Georgetown | 512-763-1800 | www.cimarronhills.com
19 holes you'll never forget. The 7,302-yard, award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature
Golf Course rewards thoughtful and strategic play, rather than simple brute force.
Georgetown Country Club | Private
1500 Country Club Road | Georgetown | 512-930-4577 | www.georgetowncountryclub.net
Situated on the Middle San Gabriel River, our current Georgetown Texas golf course
is based on a 1920s 9-hole course, recently expanded to 18 holes. Watching the river
meander lazily through our very scenic course, you'll feel as if you're in the country!
Cowan Creek Golf Course | Semi-Private
1433 Cool Springs Way | Sun City, Georgetown | 512/948-7580 | cowancreek.sctxca.org
At the 18-hole Cowan Creek Golf Course, you will experience a true "resort-course"
feeling, as each hole has its own character. Designed by Gary Stevenson Design, the
Cowan golf course opened in 2008.
Legacy Hills Golf Club | Semi-Private
301 del Webb Blvd | Sun City, Georgetown | 512/948-7560 | legacyhills.sctxca.org
The 18-hole "Legacy Hills" course in Georgetown, Texas features 7,088 yards of golf
from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Billy Casper, the Legacy Hills golf
course opened in 1996.
White Wing Golf Club | Semi-Private
151 Dove Hollow Trail | Sun City, Georgetown | 512-864-1244 | whitewing.sctxca.org
The 18-hole course at the White Wing Golf Club facility in Georgetown, Texas
features 6,700 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating
is 71.6 and it has a slope rating of 126. Designed by Billy Casper/Greg H. Nash,
ASGCA. The White Wing golf course opened in 2000.
Golf Club at Crystal Falls | Public
3400 Crystal Falls Parkway | Leander | 512/259-5855 | www.crystalfallsgolf.com
Crystal Falls Golf Club is in the picturesque Hill Country with a peaceful
atmosphere and abundant wildlife. With water hazards that come into play on 12 of
the 18 holes, this 6,654 yard golf course may be short, but it is still challenging.
Mon-Thurs $42 / Fri $45 / Weekends & Holidays $54 / All greens fees include 1/2 cart.
Forest Creek Golf Club | Public
99 Twin Ridge Parkway | Round Rock | 512-388-2874 | www.forestcreek.com
The 7,147 yard Forest Creek Golf Club course has been nationally recognized as
one of the finest public golf courses in Central Texas.
Mon-Fri $42 / Weekends & Holidays $52 / Rates include green fee and shared cart.
Teravista Golf Club | Public
4333 Teravista Club Dr. | Round Rock | 512-651-9850 | www.teravistagolf.com
This 18 hole Clifton-Ezell-Clifton design has captured the hill country beauty with
views that reach 30 miles to the west. The rolling hills provide a challenging
7,200-yard layout whose 5 different tees will challenge golfers of all ages and abilities.
Mon-Thurs $49 / Fri $52 / Weekends & Holidays $69 / Rates include green fee and 1/2 cart.
Mustang Creek Golf Club (9 hole) | Public
South Loop 397 | Taylor | 512-365-1332 | www.mustangcreektaylor.com
Designed by Dale Cummings, the 9-hole "Mustang Creek" course in Taylor, Texas
features 2,523 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 34.
Mon-Thurs $14 / Fri $21 / Weekends & Holidays $25 / Rates includes 18 holes with cart.
Golf Club at Star Ranch | Public
2500 FM 685 | Hutto | 512-252-4653 | www.starranchgolf.com
Located on a scenic hilltop in Central Texas, where cattle once grazed on the
Timmerman Ranch, a Hill Country golfing experience is taking shape. The Golf
Club at Star Ranch promises to both test and reward golfers of all skill levels.
Mon-Thurs $52 / Fridays $59 / Weekends & Holidays $69. All fees include Green Fee, Cart and Range Balls.
BASTROP CO.
Home of the Lost Pines, Bastrop County is also home of some great golf!
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
discounted fees. All fees are subject to change per course.
Wolfdancer Golf Club | Public
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road | Lost Pines | 800-876-5155 | www.wolfdancergolfclub.com
Wolfdancer offers players three distinct terrains on which to test their game: rolling
prairie land, a heavily wooded ridgeline and a river valley dotted with native pecan
trees. The course rambles over a dramatic stretch of terrain dotted with oak, cedar
elm and pecan trees and cut by the Colorado River, which dramatically frames the
right side of layout's superb finishing holes.
Weekdays and Weekends $149 until 4pm / Twilight $99 after 4pm
ColoVista Golf Club | Private
100 Country Club Drive | Bastrop | 512-629-4585 | www.colovistagolf.com
ColoVista Golf Club winds through the surrounding residential community amid
majestic vistas, providing golfers with challenging terrain, subtle turns and
treacherous optical illusions. The signature par-3, No. 15, features a 100-foot
elevation change from tee to green, requiring golfers to be mindful of club selection.
The view of the Colorado River from the raised tee box is jaw-dropping and starts a
string of stunning finishing holes rivaling all others in Texas.
Pine Forest Golf Club | Public
636 Riverside Drive | Bastrop | 512-321-1181 | www.pineforestgolfclub.com
Pine Forest was carved out of the rolling hills of the Lost Pines Forest in 1979 by a
group led by PGA Professionals Billy Martindale and Don January (winner of the
1967 PGA Championship) and has delighted Texas golf enthusiasts for years.
Mon-Thurs $27 / Weekends & Holidays $35. All rates are for one green fee and shared cart, taxes included.
BURNET CO.
Rivers, lakes & Hills dominate Burnet County, making for great scenery to
play golf to!
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
discounted fees. All fees are subject to change per course.
Delaware Springs Golf Course | Public
U.S. 281 South | Burnet | 512-756-8471 | www.delawaresprings.com
Delaware Springs Golf Course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level. The course
will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque backdrop. Test your
accuracy with our fairways, water hazards and sand traps; they have everything you
need to challenge you and improve your game.
Burnet Resident - Weekdays $20 / Weekends & Holidays $30 / 1/2 Cart rental $12
Non-Resident - Weekdays $25 / Weekends & Holidays $35 / 1/2 Cart rental $12
Austin Golf Club | Private
24900 Hwy 71 West | Spicewood | 512-264-9787
The 18-hole "Austin" course at the Austin Golf Club facility in Spicewood, Texas
features 6,892 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating
is 73.5 and it has a slope rating of 135 on Zoysia grass. Designed by Ben Crenshaw &
Bill Coore, ASGCA, the Austin golf course opened in 2001.
Lakecliff Country Club | Private
1700 Kahala Sunset Drive | Spicewood | 888-798-0695 | www.lakecliff.net
Lakecliff also referred to as "Lakecliff on Lake Travis" was designed by Arnold
Palmer and features 12 man-made lakes, scenic waterfalls, and spectacular Hill
Country views. Located near the Highland Lakes in the Hill Country, the course
plays 6,754 yards to a par 71 and offers breathtaking, rolling terrain through the
cliffs and ravines that plunge towards Lake Travis. The course has five par 3s and is
great for players of all levels.
Pedernales Golf Club
(AKA Willie Nelson’s Cut-N-Putt) | Public
807 Paisley Drive | Spicewood | 512-264-1489 | www.cutnputt.com
This is a beautiful nine-hole course spanning the hill-tops near the Pedernales River
in western Travis County, Texas. Owned by Willie Nelson and operated by Pro, Fran Szal,
the Pedernales Golf Club is more than just a beautiful course; it’s a relaxing and refreshing
divergence from the formal country club scene. The rules here are a little different. We
play golf here to have fun, and as you would expect, a lot of fun is had by all.
Blue Lake Golf Club (9 hole) | Semi-Private
214 W. Bluebonnet Road | Marble Falls | 830-598-5524 | www.bluelaketx.org/blue-lake-golf
Blue Lake Golf Course offers a friendly atmosphere and beautiful views of Lake LBJ.
There are no sand or water hazards but the rolling terrains and elevated greens offer
a challenge to any golfer. The course layout consists of five par 3s, three par 4s, and
one par 5 for a total yardage of 2376 yards per 9 holes.
Green Fee: 9 or 18 Holes - All week $12 / Green Fee & 1/2 Cart: All week $25
Hidden Falls Golf Club | Semi-Private
220 Meadowlakes Drive | Marble Falls | 830-693-3300 | www.hiddenfallsgolf.com
The 18-hole Championship course at Hidden Falls Golf Course features a 6,700 yards
layout with four different tee boxes and plays to a par of 72. Designed by Leon Howard,
Hidden Falls opened in 1973. Test your accuracy with our fairways and water hazards.
Mon-Thurs $36 / Weekends & Holidays $44 / Greens fees include 1/2 cart.
LLANO CO.
In Llano County, you can take a trip to Enchanted Rock, and then spend the
afternoon playing great golf! What more could you ask for?
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
Escondido Golf Club | Private
9090 RM 2147 | Horseshoe Bay | 830-598-6311 | www.escondidotexas.com
The Tom Fazio-designed private golf course at Escondido is a true masterpiece.
Making full use of the beautiful dramatic terrain, natural waterways and dense
stands of live oak trees, Fazio created a wondrous work of art at Escondido. The
course consists of bent grass greens with sub-air systems, four types of zoysia grass
and emerald Bermuda grass tees. Though playable for all members, discerning
players will especially appreciate the superb shot values and deft risk-reward
challenges employed by Fazio.
Horseshoe Bay Resort | Private
1 Horseshoe Bay Blvd. | Horseshoe Bay | 800-252-9363 | www.horseshoebaytexas.com
There are a number of reasons why Golf Magazine named Horseshoe Bay Resort one
of America's Best Golf Resorts. Maybe it's the three championship courses designed
by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. or the anticipation of our member's only Jack Nicklaus
signature links. Maybe it's the award-winning cheeseburger or the "Million Dollar
Hole" at the Slick Rock course. Or maybe it's the lakeside setting, breathtaking scenery
and unparalleled customer service that can only be found at Horseshoe Bay Resort.
HAYS CO.
Due to the proximity of many of the courses in Hays County to the Texas State
University, students have great opportunities to experience the beautiful courses here!
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
discounted fees. All fees are subject to change per course.
Plum Creek Golf Course | Public
750 Kohler's Crossing | Kyle | 512-262-5555 | www.plumcreekgolf.com
Plum Creek Golf Course - just south of Austin - is located on more that 200 acres of
beautiful Texas Hill Country terrain. This fun, championship golf course features 18
holes that take advantage of the acreage. Not the usual back-and-forth layout, Plum
Creek was designed where no two fairways touch – a feature that exudes the
wonderful peace some golf courses lack.
Mon-Thurs $39 / Fridays $44 / Weekends & Holidays $49
Quail Creek Country Club | Semi-Private
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road | San Marcos | 800-876-5155 | www.wolfdancergolfclub.com
This Par 72 course, with its impressive fairways, tall grass waste areas and beautiful
Bermuda greens, proves time and time again to be a challenging course for any
player in the San Marcos golf community.
Mon-Fri $29.50 / Weekends & Holidays $39.50 / Rates includes 18 hole cart and range.
Texas State University Golf Course (9 hole) | Public
Bert Brown & Post | San Marcos | 512-245-7593 | www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu
The 9-hole course at the Texas State University facility in San Marcos, Texas features
2,850 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 34. The course rating is 65.1 and
it has a slope rating of 103. Southwest Texas State golf course opened in 1929.
Weekdays $11 / Weekends $13 / *Discounts for Texas State University Students
Electric Cart $7 (9-holes) & $10 (18-holes) / Pull Cart $3 (9-holes) & $3 (18-holes)
Quicksand at Woodcreek | Public
1 Pro Lane | Wimberley | 512-847-9700 | www.golfquicksand.com
The 18-hole "Quicksand" course at the Quicksand At Woodcreek Golf Club facility in
Wimberley, Texas features 6,470 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.
The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 116 on Bermuda grass. Designed
by Bruce Littell, the Quicksand golf course opened in 1972.
Mon-Thurs $35 / Weekends & Holidays $45 / Rates includes 18 holes with cart.
GILLESPIE CO.
Lined with gorgeous live oak trees and designed by PGA legends, the courses in
Gillespie County provide great scenery that’s integrated into the courses!
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
discounted fees. All fees are subject to change per course.
Boot Ranch Golf Club | Private
1447 Boot Ranch Circle | Fredericksburg | 830-990-7888 | www.bootranch.com
PGA legend Hal Sutton designed the 18-hole Boot Ranch course, taking full advantage
of the existing contours of the property and created a course that rises and falls along
the natural ridges and valleys. He also made full use of natural water features, one
being the twin forty-foot waterfalls crashing down in front of the tenth green.
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course | Public
341 Golfers Loop | Fredericksburg | 830-997-4010 | www.golffredericksburg.com
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course is a par-71, 6,686-yard championship 18 hole golf
course with practice facilities featuring 20 hitting stations, 2 practice greens and a
practice bunker.The Hill Country golf course has tree lined fairways with some of
the most beautiful live oak trees you have ever laid eyes on. Four of the holes on the
front nine cross over the meandering Live Oak Creek and the back nine features 3
lakes that five of the holes come into play with.
Gillespie Co Resident - Weekdays $27 / Weekends & Holidays $33 / 1/2 Cart rental $13.00
Non-Resident - Weekdays $42 / Weekends & Holidays $48 / 1/2 Cart rental $13.00
CALDWELL CO.
Experience the splendor of the Texas Hill Country over an afternoon of golf in
beautiful Caldwell County!
*Fees shown are prime rates. Please call or go to course website for twilight and
discounted fees. All fees are subject to change per course.
Lockhart State Park Golf (9 hole) | Public
4179 State Park Road | Lockhart | 512-398-3479 | tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/lockhart
The 9-hole "Lockhart" course at the Lockhart State Park Golf Course facility in
Lockhart, Texas features 2,989 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35.
The course rating is 74.0 and it has a slope rating of 120. Designed by Civilian
Conservation Corps, the Lockhart golf course opened in 1934.
Weekday 9 Holes - $9 / 18 Holes - $18 / Weekend 9 Holes - $11 / 18 Holes - $22
Electric Cart: 9 holes - $10 / 18 holes - $15
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