Avery Ranch Golf Club
About
Avery Ranch Golf Club is a part of the Avery Ranch residential community, 20 minutes northwest of town, that was carved and blasted out of the rocky ranchlands along Brushy Creek. This historically significant area was once home to Indians and robbers, who were drawn to this beautiful setting thick with dense oaks, meandering creeks and abundant wildlife.
The golf course was designed by former Jack Nicklaus designer Andy Raugust, who literally had to use dynamite to blast rock out of the landscape for five holes. His design features two potential signature holes on each nine.
No. 7 doglegs left, and features two scenic carries -- one off the tee and another on the approach. The hole is rather short, providing the chance to be in good position for this most spectacular approach shot on the golf course. Staring at the multi-level green, you’ll notice the huge rock wall fronting the green, the large bunker to the right, and the native cacti to the rear.
Avery Ranch Golf Club's 13th is sure to be considered one of the best par 3s in the Austin area. The 161-yard par 3 features water on the right side, impressive, towering oaks in the back, and a unique ridge of rocks to the right of the green. The reasonable distance makes it a fun challenge, and the hole features a bail out area in case of a miss
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7121 yards | 74.7 | 138 |
| Gold | 72 | 6594 yards | 72.4 | 137 |
| Member | 72 | 6416 yards | 71.6 | 135 |
| Blue | 72 | 6229 yards | 71.0 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 5724 yards | 68.9 | 236 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5724 yards | 74.5 | 134 |
| Green | 72 | 4924 yards | 69.8 | 125 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.7/138 W: 82.2/148 | 377 | 404 | 546 | 475 | 597 | 212 | 396 | 204 | 444 | 3655 | 561 | 227 | 428 | 161 | 517 | 577 | 332 | 186 | 477 | 3466 | 7121 |
| Gold M: 72.4/137 W: 79.3/144 | 354 | 369 | 526 | 421 | 564 | 200 | 368 | 190 | 422 | 3414 | 518 | 209 | 371 | 149 | 486 | 521 | 306 | 165 | 455 | 3180 | 6594 |
| Member M: 71.6/135 W: 78.3/141 | 354 | 369 | 526 | 394 | 564 | 188 | 368 | 181 | 385 | 3329 | 518 | 204 | 360 | 140 | 486 | 521 | 306 | 147 | 405 | 3087 | 6416 |
| Blue M: 71.0/131 W: 77.3/138 | 326 | 355 | 500 | 394 | 553 | 188 | 359 | 181 | 384 | 3240 | 480 | 204 | 353 | 140 | 477 | 488 | 300 | 147 | 400 | 2989 | 6229 |
| White/Blue M: 69.9/128 | 288 | 330 | 478 | 385 | 495 | 150 | 339 | 146 | 356 | 2967 | 480 | 204 | 353 | 140 | 477 | 488 | 300 | 147 | 400 | 2989 | 5956 |
| White M: 68.9/125 W: 74.5/134 | 288 | 330 | 478 | 385 | 495 | 150 | 339 | 146 | 356 | 2967 | 469 | 190 | 324 | 134 | 440 | 436 | 267 | 126 | 371 | 2757 | 5724 |
| Green M: 65.4/118 W: 69.8/125 | 265 | 320 | 304 | 351 | 403 | 133 | 316 | 123 | 337 | 2552 | 419 | 146 | 302 | 69 | 399 | 388 | 243 | 109 | 297 | 2372 | 4924 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by txbighair on 08/02/2025
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Photo submitted by Amestdian on 07/19/2021
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#18 green Photo submitted by u314160949230 on 11/18/2020
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Photo submitted by Karen3829929 on 10/14/2019
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Photo submitted by Karen3829929 on 10/14/2019
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English Brothers Photo submitted by taenglish on 12/01/2015
Favorite challenge in Austin
This Is pretty much as good as it gets for public courses in the Austin area . Picturesque from the tee boxes, and a great layout, not to mention the wildlife; a few deer just prancing around. The beauty is almost distracting and then you realize you have to bomb your drive straight over the ravine and between the tree lines fairways. First time playing it from the tips and it was a blast. Luckily I finally worked out the kinks in my 3 wood because it came in handy.
The only thing I docked for is the green conditions. They look great but they were a smidge slower than what I know they should be.
Mark my words, someday I’m going to par the number 1 handicap, par 5, dogleg left. Until then, I’ll try to forget the splashing sound from my approach shot.
Not worth it
For the price, the course is in poor condition. Every tee box was basically like teeing off in a bunker. Heavily sanded with very little grass. The greens were ok, but bumpy and filled with ball marks. Bunkers had very little sand. they must have used it all on the tees.
Pace of play
All round a good course, but the pace of play was absolutely brutal. Took me almost 2 hours to go 6 holes and I jumped 2 groups. Aside from that honestly everything else is good. But the pace of play was so bad I just left after 6 holes, I couldn't take 20 mins per shot.
EVERY DAY PLAYING GOLF IS A GOOD DAY!
WINDY AND HOT, BUT COURSE IN GOOD SHAPE, THO
NO WATER! PACE, EVEN THO WE WAITED MOST OF THE TIME, STILL CAME IN UNDER 4 HRS, SO PRETTY GOOD.
I'LL BE BACK!
Course
very nice layout. Most holes are forgiving. My only complaint was that there were no markers on the T box so you knew which tee boxes you wanted to play from
Avery Ranch on 4/20
First time to play golf since virus alert an I I didn't know what to expect. The check- in experience was flawless ;very well organized. . My thanks to the staff.The course was in good shape and very playable. Once I got the kinks out I played well and was glad that I can a activity I can play during these times. I highly recommend Avery Ranch golf course and it's staff.
No rain checks - really...
I played the front 9 then it started to rain. I asked about a rain check but since I paid for the round on Golfnow, they couldn't figure it out on the computer. I asked if they could simply give me a piece of paper for 9 holes, they said no. Computers work well, but when they don't someone needs to get smarter than the computer and make it right. Can't imagine not getting a rain check - poor service/policy.
Need better management
Avery Ranch is a nice course and could potentially be better, if they managed the logistics better. Slow play and what seems like over-booking make it painful. Makes me want to save a few dollars and play elsewhere...unless I have all day to kill
A Hidden Gem
Never mind the overall conditions of the course (hard fairways, dormant grass) in early March. This was just a delight to play.
The variety of the holes and their uniqueness make this a shot maker’s challenge. Know what dangers lie ahead before teeing off. There may be water, sand or a gully (18th) lurking.
Renovations made within the last year or so did golfers a favor.
Challenging course
First time playing Avery Ranch and was very enjoyable layout. Course condition was good for the beginning of the season and considering the heavy rainfall a few days earlier that played havoc with the sand in the bunkers. Saw the Marshall on the first hole and said things would clear up after the 2nd hole which was far from the truth. Things never got better and a 5 plus hour transpired to finish 18. Part of this can be attribute to cart path only rule and the number of hazards on the course. With that being said and if you do not mind a slow round of golf, Avery Ranch is well worth a game due to the very interesting, challenging and beautiful holes on the course.
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