Central Texas Golf Course Guide

Central Texas offers a diverse golf scene, from convenient public courses near downtown Austin to scenic Hill Country layouts surrounded by rolling terrain, lakes, and mature trees. Whether you're a longtime golfer, new to the game, or simply looking for a course near your community, explore these public, private, and semi-private golf courses throughout Austin and the surrounding Central Texas area.

Public Golf Courses

Blackhawk Golf Club

2714 Kelly Ln, Pflugerville, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: blackhawkgolf.com

Measuring more than 7,000 yards from the championship tees, Blackhawk features a links-style layout with challenging water hazards and sloped greens. The course has also hosted several professional mini-tour events.

Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club

9100 Decker Ln, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: bluebonnethillgolf.com

Just minutes east of downtown Austin, Bluebonnet Hill offers rolling terrain, views of the Austin skyline, and Bermuda greens across its 18-hole layout.

Butler Park Pitch & Putt

201 Lee Barton Dr, Austin, TX
9 Holes | Par 27
Website: butlerpitchandputt.com

Located near downtown, Lady Bird Lake, and the Hike and Bike Trail, this nine-hole par-3 course offers a casual golf experience suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced players.

Falconhead Golf Club

15201 Falconhead Blvd, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: falconheadaustin.com

Opened in 2003, Falconhead was designed by experts from the PGA Tour Design Center and gives golfers an opportunity to experience a PGA-inspired course in Austin.

Grey Rock Golf Club

7401 Texas Hwy 45, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: greyrockgolfclub.com

Surrounded by mature trees, Grey Rock offers a scenic golf experience while remaining conveniently located near downtown Austin.

Hancock Park Golf Course

811 E 41st St, Austin, TX
9 Holes | Par 35
Website: austintexas.gov

One of Austin's historic golf destinations, Hancock features a shorter layout with small, well-maintained greens characteristic of courses from its era.

Harvey Penick Golf Campus

5501 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX
9 Holes | Par 35
Website: harveypenickgc.com

This nine-hole PGA Tour-designed public course is also home to The First Tee of Greater Austin and its youth golf instruction program.

Jimmy Clay Golf Course

5400 Jimmy Clay Dr, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: austintexas.gov

Opened in 1974 and designed by Joe Finger, Jimmy Clay features traditional tree-lined fairways, elevated greens, and Williamson Creek running through the course.

Lions Municipal Golf Course

2901 Enfield Rd, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: austintexas.gov

Established in 1928, Lions Municipal is a historic Austin course that has hosted notable golfers including Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Tom Kite, and Ben Crenshaw.

Morris Williams Golf Course

3851 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: austintexas.gov

Located near downtown, Morris Williams offers an East Manor Road setting with views of the Austin skyline.

Riverside Golf Course

1020 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: riverside-gc.com

Riverside occupies historic golfing grounds where Austin golf legends Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite once developed their games. Its layout features traditional fairways framed by established trees.

Roy Kizer Golf Course

5400 Jimmy Clay Dr, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: austintexas.gov

This links-style municipal course in Southeast Austin incorporates lakes, wetlands, and abundant wildlife, creating multiple ways for golfers to approach its challenges.

Pine Forest Golf Club

636 Riverside Dr, Bastrop, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: pineforestgolfclub.com

Set among the rolling hills of Bastrop, Pine Forest offers a championship-style course that has welcomed Texas golfers for years.

Delaware Springs Golf Course

600 Delaware Springs Blvd, Burnet, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: delawaresprings.com

Delaware Springs combines Hill Country scenery with fairways, water hazards, and sand traps for a course designed to challenge golfers of different skill levels.

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course

341 Golfers Loop, Fredericksburg, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: golffredericksburg.com

This Hill Country course features tree-lined fairways, mature live oaks, lakes, and practice facilities that include hitting stations, putting greens, and a practice bunker.

Blue Lake Golf Club

214 W Bluebonnet Rd, Horseshoe Bay, TX
9 Holes | Par 32
Website: bluelakegolf.com

Located on the Blue Lake peninsula, this nine-hole course combines mature landscaping with views of the lake and surrounding Hill Country.

Golf Club at Star Ranch

2500 FM 685, Hutto, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: starranchgolf.com

Located on a scenic hilltop in Central Texas, Star Ranch offers an 18-hole golf experience designed to be both challenging and enjoyable.

Plum Creek Golf Course

4301 Benner Rd, Kyle, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: plumcreekgolf.com

Just south of Austin, Plum Creek spans more than 200 acres of Texas Hill Country terrain, providing plenty of variety throughout its 18-hole layout.

Lago Vista Golf Course

4616 Rimrock Dr, Lago Vista, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: lagovistagc.com

Located in the Texas Hill Country, Lago Vista Golf Course combines an 18-hole layout with scenic surroundings.

Golf Club at Crystal Falls

3400 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: crystalfallsgolf.com

Crystal Falls offers a peaceful Hill Country setting in Leander surrounded by natural scenery and abundant wildlife.

Lockhart State Park Golf Course

4179 State Park Rd, Lockhart, TX
9 Holes | Par 35
Website: tpwd.state.tx.us

Located within Lockhart State Park, this historic nine-hole course opened in 1934 and offers a unique opportunity to combine golf with the park's natural surroundings.

Wolfdancer Golf Club

575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, Lost Pines, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: wolfdancergolfclub.com

Wolfdancer takes golfers through several distinct landscapes, including rolling prairie, wooded ridgelines, and river-valley terrain near the Colorado River.

ShadowGlen Golf Club

11501 ShadowGlen Trace, Manor, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: shadowglengolf.com

Located east of Austin in Manor, ShadowGlen combines rolling hills with a links-style layout integrated into the surrounding countryside.

Point Venture Golf Course

422 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX
9 Holes | Par 36
Website: pointventuregolf.com

This nine-hole course near Lake Travis offers a casual golf experience and has served the Point Venture community since the 1970s.

Forest Creek Golf Club

99 Twin Ridge Pkwy, Round Rock, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: forestcreek.com

Forest Creek is a 7,147-yard course in Round Rock that has been recognized among Central Texas's public golf offerings.

Teravista Golf Club

4333 Teravista Club Dr, Round Rock, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: teravistagolf.com

This Clifton-Ezell-Clifton-designed course features Central Texas terrain and expansive views stretching across the surrounding landscape.

Kissing Tree Golf Course

201 Kissing Tree Ln, San Marcos, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: kissingtreegolfclub.com

This semi-private course follows the natural Texas Hill Country landscape, incorporating elevation changes, slopes, contours, and angled greens into its design.

Pedernales Golf Club (Willie Nelson's Cut-N-Putt)

807 Paisley Dr, Spicewood, TX
9 Holes | Par 36
Website: cutnputt.com

Owned by Willie Nelson and operated by pro Fran Szal, Pedernales offers a relaxed nine-hole golf experience in the Texas Hill Country.

Mustang Creek Golf Club

S Loop 397, Taylor, TX
9 Holes | Par 34
Website: mustangcreektaylor.com

Designed by Dale Cummings, Mustang Creek in Taylor features approximately 2,623 yards from the longest tees and plays to a par 34.

Private & Semi-Private Golf Courses

River Place Country Club

4207 River Place Blvd, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: riverplaceclub.com

River Place stretches across more than 6,600 yards of rolling terrain, twisting creeks, and secluded canyons. The club offers golf programming for a range of ages and skill levels.

University of Texas Golf Club

2200 University Club Dr, Austin, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: utgolfclub.com

Located in the Texas Hill Country overlooking Lake Austin and the Balcones Natural Wildlife Preserve, the University of Texas Golf Club combines challenging golf with expansive Austin-area views.

ColoVista Golf Club

100 Country Club Dr, Bastrop, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: colovistagolf.com

ColoVista winds through a residential community with Hill Country terrain, scenic vistas, and dramatic elevation changes overlooking the Colorado River.

Spanish Oaks Golf Club

13001 Spanish Oaks Club Dr, Bee Cave, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: spanishoaksgc.com

Designed by former PGA Tour architect Bobby Weed, Spanish Oaks is known for its course design and emphasis on preserving the surrounding natural environment.

Twin Creeks Country Club

3201 Twin Creeks Club Dr, Cedar Park, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: twincreeksclub.com

Twin Creeks features dramatic rolling terrain framed by live oaks and limestone outcroppings. The course incorporates two creeks, natural water features, and numerous bunkers.

Boot Ranch Golf Club

77 Boot Ranch Circle, Fredericksburg, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: bootranch.com

Designed by PGA legend Hal Sutton, Boot Ranch takes advantage of the property's natural ridges and valleys to create a distinctive Hill Country golf experience.

Berry Creek Country Club

30500 Berry Creek Dr, Georgetown, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: berrycreekcc.com

Completed in 1987 and designed by architect and Georgetown resident Carl Doering, Berry Creek offers an 18-hole course stretching up to approximately 6,600 yards.

Cimarron Hills Country Club

200 Cimarron Hills Trail W, Georgetown, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: cimarronhills.com

This Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Georgetown emphasizes thoughtful strategy and precision throughout its 7,302-yard layout.

Cowan Creek Golf Course — Semi-Private

1433 Cool Springs Way, Georgetown, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: golf.sctcxa.org/course

Designed by Gary Stevenson, Cowan Creek provides a resort-style experience where each hole presents its own individual character.

Georgetown Country Club

1500 Country Club Rd, Georgetown, TX
18 Holes | Par 70
Website: georgetowncountryclub.com

Situated along the Middle San Gabriel River, Georgetown Country Club began as a nine-hole course in the 1920s before being expanded to 18 holes.

Legacy Hills Golf Club — Semi-Private

301 Del Webb Blvd, Georgetown, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: legacyhills.sctcxa.org

Legacy Hills features more than 7,000 yards from the longest tees and was designed by Billy Casper. The course opened in 1996.

White Wing Golf Club — Semi-Private

151 Dove Hollow Tr, Georgetown, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: whitewing.sctcxa.org

Designed by Billy Casper and Greg H. Nash, White Wing features approximately 6,700 yards from the longest tees and opened in 2000.

Apple Rock

Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: hsbresort.com/activities/golf/apple-rock

Completed in 1986, this Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed course extends across 147 acres of rolling Texas Hill Country terrain near Lake LBJ.

Escondido Golf Club

9090 FM 2147, Horseshoe Bay, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: escondidotexas.com

Designed by Tom Fazio, Escondido incorporates dramatic terrain, natural waterways, and dense stands of live oak trees into its course design.

Ram Rock

Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: hsbresort.com

Ram Rock features narrow fairways, rolling Crenshaw Bentgrass greens, water hazards, and natural dry creeks across its challenging layout.

Slick Rock

Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: hsbresort.com

Slick Rock reflects Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s "hard par, easy bogey" design philosophy and includes the memorable "Million Dollar Hole," featuring a winding cart path through a waterfall.

Summit Rock

Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: hsbresort.com

This members-only Jack Nicklaus Signature course opened in 2012 and is part of the Horseshoe Bay Resort golf collection.

The Legends Golf Course — Semi-Private

105 Range Way Circle, Kingsland, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: legendsgolftx.net

Designed by Tom Kite, Roy Bechtol, and Randy Russell, The Legends offers an 18-hole golf experience within a lakeside community near Lake LBJ.

Lighthouse Country Club — Semi-Private

118 Club Circle, Kingsland, TX
18 Holes | Par 71
Website: lighthousecountryclub.com

Established in 1968, Lighthouse Country Club features rolling Hill Country terrain near Lake LBJ, along with mature fairways and broad views of Packsaddle Mountain.

Austin Golf Club

25400 Hwy 71 W, Spicewood, TX
18 Holes | Par 70
Website: golftexas.com

The Austin Golf Club course was designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore and stretches approximately 6,892 yards from the longest tees.

Quicksand at Woodcreek

1 Pro Ln, Wimberley, TX
18 Holes | Par 72
Website: quicksandatwoodcreekwimberley.com

This semi-private 18-hole course winds through the Texas Hill Country near Wimberley and is surrounded by the area's natural landscape.