Brandon Tucker looks at the current state of the original Austin Country Club, the City of Austin's Hancock Golf Course. What should the future hold for this historic property?
While my golf travels often take me to some of the most coveted golf courses around the world, when I'm at home in Austin, I'm walking the munis like everyone else, usually with my dog in tow and maybe a beverage or two stuffed in my golf bag. As a central Austin local since 2008, I've played the courses near my home a good deal; if you're not sure where to begin, here's the skinny on Austin's municipals and courses closest to downtown.
Not all Texas country clubs have had the steadfast history of Fort Worth's Colonial. But while some of these sites have been lost, others are now public and affordable.
Texas is full of golf history, including historic courses you can play. Stevens Park, Brackenridge park and Lions Municipal are among the collection of classic courses in the Lone Star state.
Despite being welcomed in many parts of the U.K., it's about time more dogs be allowed on golf courses in the U.S. Heck, it could even grow rounds. What do you think?
Austin holds its own with the bigger cities of Texas on the golf course. Whether you're in town for the Golf Channel World Am Tour or the South by Southwest music and film festivities, the capital city offers a flurry of Hill Country golf options in March.
Austin resident and managing editor of Golf Advisor, Brandon Tucker, has the scoop on where you can sneak in a quick round -- and a plate of brisket -- during the SXSW festival.
Austin Country Club was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1984. Tour the iconic course that was home to famed instructor Harvey Penick and his pupils Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw.
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