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4.3
607 Reviews (607)
5 Stars
148
4 Stars
252
3 Stars
140
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
94.2%
Recommend this course
510 out of 607 reviews
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 23 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

4.3
607 Reviews (607)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 24
Bunkers 18
Elevation Changes 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Walkers 21
Beginners 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 34
Near the Airport 24

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Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Poor Conditions

Went out for a round at Clay, had not played it in 6 months or so. The greens were very poor with most of them with very little grass and some were like putting on the face of the moon. The speed of each one was different and honestly most should be closed till they get some grass on them. I moved balls on 4 greens to the same distance just so there would be some semi-smooth ground (not grass) so I could have some chance at a putt. Not a word was said at the pro shop.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Playing Jimmy Clay

Had a great time with this 18 hole course. One of the best features Is no hole is the same. I had to use every club in the bag at some point during the round. Will go back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens

The greens were in poor condition with lots of bare spots and barely any grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are Disaster

Fairways great
All but two greens rough with little or no grass

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Looking forward to playing again

Played with a buddy (his first time) and we both enjoyed the course. It's always been a hidden gem of Dove Springs. Everything was well-maintained and the only reason it wasn't 5-stars is because of the greens. I overheard there was a fungi issue effecting the greens, and it was very noticeable. Hopefully they can get a grasp on it. Great course for a Muni!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still Trying At Jimmy Clay

Between disease, drought, and God knows what else, it's been an up and down few years for the greens at Jimmy Clay. It is ongoing, and they're pretty gnarly. Despite this, most of them are rolling okay, and you should get the sense that the staff is trying. Combine that with the affordable rates, the condition of the rest of the course, and good layout, Jimmy Clay -- while years removed from the top of the pecking order of Austin munis -- is still enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Terrible Greens

The greens on the front 9 were terrible. They improved on the back 9, but were still very disappointing. Otherwise, the course was in decent shape. Pace of play was good for a Sunday afternoon with beautiful weather. I would have to check with pro shop about the greens before booking here again. Should have paid the extra $8 and played Roy Kizer instead.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Clay 5/18

I really enjoyed my round. It was an afternoon round on Sunday and we followed a 5-some so it was nearly 5 hours. Regardless, the course is in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid

Everything was great, other than the condition of some of the greens. They need work.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good corse

Staff is extremely friendly, professional, and courteous. Corse overall in great condition and personally like the way it's set up.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving

Jimmy Clay is improving. Whether it's the late winter hanging around or better course management or both, for $39, the course is in very good shape and that is great value.

The only negative was booking though Golf Now. The system booked five players for one tee time. The course shared that this is increasingly occurring through Golf Now and were in discussions with Golf Now on assessing the issue.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

good times

The course was in good shape and we played fast....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good course with a mix of challenging holes.

Love this course. Some holes are wide open, allowing you to swing away... while mixing in a smattering of holes forcing ball placement. The greens were a little slow today but that can be expected this time of the year. The wind was very brisk, forcing higher scores but still beats work any day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

sloooooooow play

nice course, good staff, reasonable value.. but, where was the course marshall? had two 3-somes jump the course and start on hole 1 versus hole 10 (Tuesday start on hole 10), which speed bumped everyone.. plus the players (older gentlemen) were not concerned with the pace of their play... we had to skip 3 over 2 holes just to avoid a 6 hour day. not good.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Rbg

Course was in good condition for the drought we have had. Some spots on the greens were bare where the Poanna weed had died but overall well kept.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Older Muni Course

So pretty much get what you pay for here... older municipal couse in South end of town.Greens were in rough shape, but no rain for a month has probably contributed to that. Speed of play was good for a Sunday afternoon - didn't have to wait much. Otherwise, 18 and a cart for $30 is pretty much the top value for a round at this place right now. Want to try Kizer (newer) to see if it's in any better shape... seems harded to get a tee time on that 18.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape

The course is in very good shape. Greens could be better. I enjoyed playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

greens had just been airated

the greens were patchy at best and had just been airated

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course

Had an awesome time. Great course, must come and see for yourself!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Sanded Greens

I usually have fun on the course but this day due to the sanded greens it really threw my putting game off which resulted in a frustrating time. I will play there again but will be more careful in checking whether or not there has been any sort of maintenance done prior to booking.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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