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3.8
801 Reviews (801)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
167
2 Stars
63
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
84.5%
Recommend this course
648 out of 801 reviews
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3.7
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 27 reviews
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3.8
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.5%
Recommend this course
66 out of 80 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff consistently earns high praise for their welcoming and efficient service, making every visit feel genuinely enjoyable. This conveniently located short course delivers a fun, well-maintained layout at a price point that regularly impresses players.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6359 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.0

The public 18-hole layout, formerly known as the Austin Country Club, was designed by renowned architects, J. Press and Perry Maxwell. It served as teaching grounds for Harvey Penick, as well as Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw.

Riverside Golf Course challenges and delights players of all skill levels with its mature trees and scenic water hazards. Its convenient location, five minutes from downtown Austin and 10 minutes from the airport, makes it a serene escape without having to leave the city.

Getting there : From Austin, take IH-35 south to Riverside Drive. Go east on Riverside Drive 2.2 miles to Grove Blvd. and turn left. The course entrance is to the left before the community college.

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Course Details

Year Built 1950
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Perry Maxwell (1950) Press Maxwell (1950)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.8
801 Reviews (801)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 13
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Beginners 14
Walkers 12
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
Near the Airport 17
On a College Campus 10

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Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Fun course. They are making improvements every time I play

Will be back!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My new favorite course in Austin

This course is challenging and is in fine shape. I had a 9am tee time and had been hit with nearly SEVEN INCHES OF RAIN the night before.

The course is aptly named, "Riverside". And there was a lot of water running/standing in places which are usually dry. Cart path only was an understatement.

The course dried out quickly (less than two hours). The greens were in great shape.

Every member of the staff I met was a joy.

This Austin Muni is my new favorite.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

great value for the price! staff goes out of their way to help, can’t wait to play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course

Nothing special about Riverside, but it’s a terrific, basic course. Doesn’t play too tough. The old ACC is a great bang for your buck round. Would definitely return again.

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

Course Keeps Getting Better and Better

This course continues to get better every time we play it! This old historic course is well on its way to becoming a great Austin course and extremely fun course to play. We are excited how great the greens are coming in and look forward to a great Spring and Summer season. Excellent management sure has paid off as playing conditions are great and will continue to exceed expectations! Thanks ACC for returning this course to its historic conditions by hiring a great GM, Staff, and grounds super.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Golf honeymoon

Had the pleasure of playing this Trac on my honeymoon. Love the natural landscape and elevation changes. Was the first one off the tee, finished in less than three hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course in Austin

This is a nice all around course that offers up an opportunity to various types of shots as the course changes from a woodlands style to more of a parkland layout. The greens are smaller and have lots of subtle breaks that were truly fun to play. The fairways were generous and in good shape. I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Place

Great place to okay and was surprised it was so close to downtown. Beautiful views with well established trees. Close to downtown but sill quiet enough to have a conversation with friends and enjoy the scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good bang for your buck in austin

Course was in decent condition, greens were not. It’s hit or miss on green conditions. Staff are great bathrooms and water coolers on the course. Pace of play is good. Course is pretty wide open not a lot of hazards and shorter than most in Austin.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

It’s a good course, better maintained now. Sometimes overbooked

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like the course, just not that day.

The amount of people playing that day was crazy. Saw at least 2 5somes playing as I drove up. Took 3 hours to play 9 holes. Waited so long we stopped after 10. Like the convenience and location of Riverside. The staff is super friendly and chill. The course itself is what you’d expect for Austin in February. Not the best.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RiversideGC Austin’s hidden gem

I really like this course. It’s.well maintained and a great layout. The staff if always friendly and helpful. The food is pretty darn good, not what you’d expect at a good course. I’ll be a long time player here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible conditions

After the rain we had in Austin,, the course should have been closed. It was like playing in a swamp. Several lakes in the middle of the fairways, the bunkers were lakes and the overall experience

sucked. And the fact they charged regular prices was a joke. I will never play here again and would not recommend it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Best Kept Secret in Austin

This historic course is the best kept secret in Austin, Texas! Every time we play the course, it is in better condition then the time before. The staff is amazing and the grounds keeper is one of the best in Austin.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Historical Course on the Rise!!

This historical course is quickly becoming the best value in the Austin market. Austin Community College owns the course and has provided the funds and backing to substantially improve this great layout to former fame. The Head Golf Professional along with an excellent staff has quickly improved playing conditions and this course is truly a course that is in better condition every time we play it. We love the layout and it has a great selection of challenging holes. We highly recommend this must play course!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Austin golf value

Overall a good golf value. The layout is a little odd because the clubhouse is not between the 9th and 10th greens. So if you expect to get a drink or snack at the turn that may not happen. Also the course starts with a par three followed by a short par four, so pace early can be a little slow.

None of that is fatal though. This track was once the Austin Country Club and many of the holes have a classic 1950s feel to them. The front nine is a little shorter, and requires good pitches and chips. The back nine has some great long pars fours and fives, so bring your driver.

It's well-cared for and often quite scenic. No practice range, but a very nice practice green. Friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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