About
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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Awards & Recognition
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2025 #1)
Golfer Photos
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Dirt greens at Jimmy Clay in Austin Photo submitted by JohnEverettJr on 05/07/2024
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Photo submitted by GordonATX on 02/23/2023
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#18 tree needs to be removed IMO Photo submitted by GordonATX on 10/07/2021
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Photo submitted by GordonATX on 10/07/2021
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/05/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/05/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 06/05/2019
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Jimmy Clay Photo submitted by crawfordj75 on 07/13/2013
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A beautiful design. Photo submitted by idream0fg0lf on 11/26/2012
Golfer Reviews
Fun course
I have been playing JC for over 20 years. The course is in much better shape than previous times. Pace of play was great. Played in just under 4 hours!
Good, and solid course.
The tee boxes could have used a little attention. Most of them had a decent amount of grass growth. Overall, a very nice course though. Well worth the money. I’ll be going back!
Overall excellent value.
Played yesterday. FIrst time in a while since I'd been out at JC. I was very happy with condition of course. Greens were true and didn't have a bad lie all day. Recommend.
Great value golf course
The course was in very good shape, particularly the greens. I have played several other courses in the Austin area recently and was disappointed with their condition. No so with Jimmy Clay. The pace of play was great - finished 18 in less than 3:40 - and one of us walked. Will definitely be going back there soon.
Consistent Track
Dependable old standby always remains true. Suffered a bit behind some beginners with their slow play. Would have been nice to see a marshal offer some council to them but managed to take matters in hand after just a few holes. Still, would have appreciated for course management to have stepped in.
Green’s condition
Greens are in fantastic shape. Recommended playing now before the season ends.
Good layout with slow greens
Greens were grainy and slow, but fair. Everything else was good.
Good layout in decent shape
Greens are slower than most, but fair. Bunkers are average with other courses at this price point. Nice layout. Like that it's pet friendly. No complaints about today's experience.
Always Exceeds Expectations
Jimmy Clay is a muni course that is run and groomed like a club. The greens keepers have done a remarkable job throughout the long hot summer. The fairways produce nice, tight lies and the greens roll true.
I lost two balls in the first cut due to longer than normal grass and you had to step on top of your ball to find it. Apparently I wasn't the only one losing balls because I found 8 balls all within 10 feet of the short grass.
That will be corrected with a quick mow. I was there the day after a big rain. The course drains wonderfully with only a handful of muddy spots.
2nd visit even better
The course was so nice came back after a few days and played again. Pace of play was again under 4 hours and that was after rain making it cart path only. Greens were in very good shape and most of the traps seemed fine. One was with water but it could be expected. Again inside staff very helpful and the practice range was in good shape. We will certainly be back
Great 1st visit
Visiting Austin and closest course was here. Driving range and practice green in good shape. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Really felt at home. Course was challenging but not frustrating. Greens were in good shape and a little tricky. Misread a few. Played the 18 holes in 3 42. Groups all moved well. Hope the rain stops so we can get another round in there. Thanks for a great day
In Great Shape
Hats off to the superintendent and the staff that maintain Jimmy Clay. The fairways were plush and the greens were good. Considering the heat and lack of rain, they have kept all the grass healthy. I did not see any fungus patches on the greens. They were a little fuzzy when I played but rolled true.
Great course, easy and fun, well kept. However, unsure if it's because of the time our tee time (6pm) was at, but paid for the full 18 and only was allowed to play back 9. I feel like it should be half the rate we paid for if we're only allowed to play the back 9 imo.