Jimmy Clay Golf Course

I hadn't played Clay in probably 16-17 years before heading out a few times in the last month.

The course wasn't really anything like I remembered, and in a way, that's kind of the problem with the course... it's not very memorable. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad course and it does have some interesting things going on, but it's a pretty standard old muni.

The front 9 is pretty tight. 1 is a tough tee shot and a tough hole. 3 is one of the cooler holes... a very tight dogleg right... long enough that you don't want to give up too much distance off the tee, but tight enough that driver is risky. 4 and 7 are pretty decent par 5s (the tee shot on 4 is obscured by some trees that are the bane of my existence). 8 is possible the best hole on the front 9, a challenging dogleg left that requires a good drive.

The back 9 opens up a little bit, but also sacrifices some memorability in the process. 10 is a nice hole with a dramatically uphill approach shot... it makes for an interesting decision on your second shot as it's a fairly reachable par 5, but you don't want to get stuck on the hill. After that the back is fairly non-descript until you get to 18, which is one of the hardest tee shots I've encountered in my life... you just have to hit it straight or you're in trouble. Maybe if you have a higher ball-flight than me it's not such an issue... who knows.

Overall, Clay is a good track. The conditions the last month have been solid... greens are sometimes slow, but they are not bad at all. In terms of practice facilities, they are hands down the best available at the muni courses.

I would still choose Morris Williams if I could only play one round, but Clay is worth a visit.

This is a very walkable course with shade trees for interest and cover when it's hot weather. The only downside is the greens were really slow and bumpy since it appears they aerated recently.

Jimmy Clay is a very nice Muni track. Good mix of straight and dog leg, conditions are usually good. Always a great value.

I think it’s ridiculous that only two carts are allowed per group. Temperatures are already over 90 and Summer is not even here. Green fees are as expensive to walk as they were with cart before the corona virus. I play Bear Creek in Dallas and Fossil Creek in Fort Worth. Every player gets a cart. I play Plum Creek in Kyle and every player gets a cart. I think the city should consider changing this ridiculous cart policy. Just my opinion.

Everything about Jimmy Clay is average.

I got nothing bad to say...but I'd rather play Roy Kizer. Kizer is kind of like a Links course.

Would recommend playing Jimmy Clay. Green surfaces were top notch.

First time playing here, so didn’t know what to expect. Overall it was a good layout. Fairways a bit thin coming out of cold weather. Greens were moderately slow, but in great condition. Didn’t see any 100/150/200 yard markers - that would be helpful. Driving range, chipping green, and putting green we’re very good. Staff was very helpful, friendly, and helpful. I’ll play it again, but probably during the week when it is not completely full.

Austin golfers should proud of this municipal course. I played as a single in 3.5hours on a 66°day.

Not that I reccomend visiting them, the bunkers were as well maintained as any I've seen. Very difficult to lose a ball here unless you go in the water.

Jimmy ClayCourse was fun, staff was pleasant. People I played the round Will were very enjoyable.

Clay is always a fun round. Marshals keep good pace of play. The course layout is fun. One of the best munis in town! Always a good tome. Highly recommend

I live right next door to the course. It’s a very friendly course with a good bang for your buck. Staff is always friendly and tee times are convenient and cheap. It’s a good layout and has a couple of challenging holes but the rest will be more forgiving.

The greens were in great shape at this course considering it’s the middle of winter however the pace of play was exceptionally slow there was two groups of four in front of us that could not keep up at all even when the Marshall went out there to tell them to hurry we still waited on almost every shot

I’m new to playing and this course is the perfect course to learn! A lot of hard holes and easy holes to boost confidence. I would play it again!

Played jimmy Clay for the first time since the course has transitioned to winter rye on the greens, surrounds and tees. I definitely like the course more when it's in summer shape. The overseed at this point has grown in fairly well but greens seemed inconsistent in speed. The other problem is that due to all the wet weather last week, the mowers seemed to do some damage around the greens, so a lot of balls were stuck in muddy tracks. Unfortunate.

All things considered I think I'd veer towards mo Willy at the moment over Jimmy Clay, even though I tend to prefer the total layout and facility at Clay more.

The good news is that we had a 9am tee time on a pleasant and sunny Sunday and despite the fact there were fivesomes ahead of us, we weren't slowed down too much. We finished in about 4 hours flat and I actually made it home before the time I told my wife I would there, which is rare.