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3.7
916 Reviews (916)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
314
3 Stars
118
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
48
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.5
66.4%
Recommend this course
759 out of 916 reviews
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3.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
2.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.6
42.9%
Recommend this course
3 out of 7 reviews
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3.6
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
2.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
56.5%
Recommend this course
13 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7121 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.7

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

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Andy Raugust (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Avery Ranch Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2024 #23)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2014 #15)
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Reviews

3.7
916 Reviews (916)
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Day

Very nice coarse, I really enjoyed the challenge. The layout is in a gray area and setting. Loved it !!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great layout

Love this course...Played tough as fairways over watered and while grass lush, was soggy...Plays long when little roll for us old guys. Enjoyable track and amenities...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great Value

Course was well maintained and a super friendly staff. Greens and tee boxes were pretty consistent too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 216
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Texas Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just like the old days

The course was in fantastic shape all around from to to green. Fast greens, no greens burned up like other courses. I used to play this course 3-4 times a month but stopped as it has gotten pricey over the years and the pace of play has gotten slow. Found a $60 rate on GolfNow and pace of play was 4:15 with a 7:48 tee time.

Had a great time and will return soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Nice course

Played on a Thursday. It’s mid-July and hot in Austin, but course still in good condition. Played with three members. Great guys. Great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course. Greens tough, but in good shape. Loved it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Ok Course, Needs Some Care

I wish I could say I really enjoyed Avery Ranch, but it was just ok. I was grateful the starter let me join a group early because of a no-show. Luckily I was paired with members and they shared some course insight along the way. There were a handful of blind shots and dry creek beds which I would have never known were there. Some great shots could be penalized if you aren’t careful.

The course has some nice views and elevation changes which made fun tee shots but it was a weird layout. A couple of short par 4’s, then a long par 4, a few par 3’s over 200 yards off the Golds and back to back par 5’s on the back 9. Plenty of trees line the course and there’s cold water every few holes.

What drove my rating down was the conditions. The greens are fast, which I like, but we’re bumpy and spotty because nobody seems to repair their ball marks. The bunkers...don’t get me started. They are full of rocks; not just pebbles, 2-3”+ rocks. One of which was below my ball and chipped my brand new Titleist wedge. Needless to say, I was NOT happy. For what I paid for, rocks in bunkers are unacceptable. Some of the tee boxes are also in need of repair. The 18th is dismal to say the least. I might be back knowing what to expect. Look for the hot deal instead of paying full price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track.

Lots of different looks on the fairways. Very fair with receptive greens and sandy bunkers.

One of my favs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Has stood the test of time!

One of the very top public courses anywhere in Austin. Only reason not 5 star was terrible tee box condition......fairways and greens for the most part in good shape.....why not the tee boxes?

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

Great course.

Great course in awesome shape, but it was crazy that with a course this nice there was not a single ball washer to be found. Still a greater course and would go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the day!

Course was enjoyable and challenging, employees were friendly and had 4.5 hr round....will return, just wish there was a bar cart!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Staff on Course Acting Up

Overall this was a nice place. I arrived 1hour early for a 3:30 tee time. The staff in the pro shop were nice, but told me that range balls were not available at that time. I guess they had heavy use or were understaffed at the range. They offered me a free draft beer in place of warming up. A nice gesture, but not as satisfying as being prepared for a tough stretch of holes right out of the gate.

We started on time but the course was crowded. Our foursome waited on each and every shot. Not overly long, but just enough to notice. The frustration began Around the third hole when three of us were all in the fairway waiting for the green to clear and the group behind us became impatient and hit into us. Multiple shots landed within 15 yards of us. No big deal, we though maybe they figured we were out of range. Sadly that trend continued and became more and more egregious and more and more distracting. For the duration of the round there were balls rolling past us, flying into trees over our carts, and the worse. On all par threes they would fire away the moment we replaced the pin, before we had a chance to retreat for our clubs or climb into the carts. Needless to say it was obnoxious. We were waiting patiently on the group ahead of us, these jerks were determined to make their presence know. I tried yelling and waving my arms several times, but it didn’t stop. I waited to see a marshal or even the beverage cart to communicate the problem, but neither were spotted after the 7th hole. On 17 they even heckled me both in the tee box and from the tee box as I struggled to get the ball up and down. It was so frustrating I picked up after 6 strokes and walked off.

At the conclusion I tried to speak with the pro who at this time was locking up. I pointed to the guilty party who walked past us during our conversation and the pro informed me that the player in that group was in fact a manager at the course and should know better, however he failed to offer any other response.

It is a shame that a nice track in good condition with a convenient location and good value has a culture that allows employees to act like fools on the course disrupting the experience of the guests. Shameful behavior and no management oversight means I will not be returning.

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