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3.9
600 Reviews (600)
5 Stars
144
4 Stars
249
3 Stars
140
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
30
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
80.1%
Recommend this course
503 out of 600 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
5.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
97.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
Jimmy Clay consistently delivers well-maintained fairways and greens that stand out for a municipal course, offering exceptional value. The challenging layout rewards players of all skill levels, from long hitters to seniors.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6931 yards
Slope 126
Rating 73.8

Jimmy Clay Golf Course opened in 1974 with a 6,931 yard Joe Finger design that incorporates Williamson Creek. This track is flat as well, and is noted for its generous fairways and large, elevated greens. The first and last holes are perhaps the most memorable. No. 1 serves up a blind approach shot over a hill into a skinny green, and the 400-yard doglegged 18th plays into the wind with water on the left side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Finger (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.9
600 Reviews (600)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 17
Elevation Changes 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Walkers 20
Beginners 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 33
Near the Airport 23

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great

The course was in great shape and the marshall kept the pace moving.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Used cart

just ok

very bland course, greens super slow, pace of play terrible, and im gunna be snobby but the other peoples golf etiquette was terrible, if you just want to drink beers and knock it around its alright but for a golf nut its more annoying.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jimmy Clay Golf Course

The course is in good condition considering the lack of rain and extreme heat in the Austin area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice and Green

Brutal heat has not deterred the course superintendents from pouring the water to the fairways and greens. So, course was in good shape, including tee boxes and fairways. Greens putted true, and rough was nicely mowed and edged. Very enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot Round

Second time playing Jimmy Clay. Pretty much had the course to myself, and other intrepid souls, in 110 degree heat. That said, course is in good shape. Of course, turf loves heat and water, and this course has been getting plenty of both. Kudos to staff for keeping it well irrigated.

Greens rolled true. Plenty of cold drinking water was available at the hydration stops.

Keep up the good work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Clay

The golf course is in the best shape I've ever seen.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace was very SLOW!!

Jimmy Clay is a course I often visit. I was happy to find this 'Hot Deal' today, however, it would have been nice to know there was a 200 Senior organization member tournament going on. My round was 5 1/2 hours (Ridiculous)!!

Other than being in over 100 degree temperatures for a longer than necessary round, it was ok.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always Good

The city of Austin, TX always does a great job on their city courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wasn’t happy

We had a foursome in front they were walkers very slow always talking on every tee box, fairways and greens. I guess they are members cause s it was like they own the course. It was a 5 hour round. Was late to tee off cause of the same thing. I was happy with the course wasn’t in good shape. Will not play there again. I was told by other golfers it was in good shape.it wasn’t good to me.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fast, Fun Round

My first time playing Jimmy Clay was very enjoyable. The recent rain was beneficial as the course was green, with fairways, greens and tees in great shape. Our threesome got around in four hours, no waiting. We played from the white tees, so yardage measured around 5800, according to the card. Rough was short and the traps were well manicured with good sand. All in all, a good muni test. Will do it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Five Stars all the Way

Have not played this course in over 20 years. The greens rolled well the fairways were trimmed. Great deal after 2 PM Can’t wait to get back to Austin to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day!!

Had a fantastic day of golf. Took a cousin of mine that has never played, and he turned out to be a great caddy. He had a great first experience with the golf game and looks forward to the next round. I would like to thank the staff and grounds crew of jimmy clay/ Roy Kizer golf club for their work they put in day in day out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

tee time screw up

We were about to tee off with a group of 3, as we were told is was a threesome. Out of nowhere a guy came ups and said he didnt know which group he was in and asked to play with us. I would have said no-because he was with the next group-but we agreed.

He paid much slower than us. I left after 13 holes.

No ranger at tee off, that is the golf course responsibility on a busy day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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