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Avery Ranch Golf Club
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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 u823856584 on 10/30/2021
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Photo submitted by Amestdian on 07/19/2021
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Photo submitted by nbrown79 on 02/22/2021
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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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Photo submitted by Karen3829929 on 10/14/2019
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 09/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 09/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 09/18/2019
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English Brothers Photo submitted by taenglish on 12/01/2015
Great course for the price
Greens are always true. This is the best course for the money in Austin. The staff is always friendly and the course is challenging.
Good course
Course was in good shape. Greens were soft and medium fast but had some bad spots around the fringe. Fairways were nice. Staff was friendly. Cost was average. Rate of play was a little slow.
Very Good
I played Avery for the first time in years today and it was in great shape and a I booked online for a great rate of $33. Course is in great shape, tee boxes, fairways, greens everything was great. Only hiccup was when I got to the back nine maybe number 13 really started to backup. I mean REALLY backed up and no marshal to pick it up. So bad I quit after 15. But I would recommend and play again.
Great Austin Track!
Great course. Challenging, yet playable!
I was fortunate enough to be paired with someone who knew the course. There were a couple tricky holes that the Driver was better left in the bag.
Great staff. I’ll be back.
Bad bunkers
Course in good shape but bunkers need some serious attention.
They are consistently not good and the only thing below par on this course. Get rid of the dirt and put some real sand in them.
Little On-Course Management
We have had the same problem the last three times that we've played Avery Ranch. The marshals don't seem to make their rounds very often and players get stacked up behind a slow group. We had 4 groups on the same Par 3 last time I played. We had to call to the pro-shop for the marshal but never saw him/her. The course condition is awesome. It's always a great, but challenging, course to play. The staff is really friendly though. I just wish that there was more effort in on-course management.
First impressions
Great hill country layout. Staff, starter & everyone that worked there was great. Had tee time at 8am, got dropped off at 6:20 & the level off service never dropped. Awesome!! Only knock was a couple of wet traps & 18th tee; this course is a must play for the area! Tough but still fair IMO. I'm a long ball hitter but playing with a local, whom the starter paired me with, helped with being conservative when I needed to. Don't pass on lunch, the food is excellent. You IPA fans will enjoy as well.
Cool Course, Disappointing Experience
The course is challenging, even without the 20mph gusts I played in. Pace of play was slow (4.5 hrs) and there are no ball washers on the course. Zero. Also at zero was the number of beverage carts despite being a 72 degree Saturday afternoon. Interesting that the website boasts "Best Cart Girls". Clearly staffing is an issue as I also learned the bartender was working 7am - 8pm by herself, and both the starter and pro shop also thought there was a beverage cart on the course.
The course is creative and in pretty good shape except for 3-4 tee boxes that were full of divots and sand. I am playing again in a few days to give it another shot. Not the greatest experience for Saturday golf, but I give the entire experience a 3 out of 5.
The staff was very friendly and informative. The driving range was in terrible condition. The range balls were old and worn and the mats were just as bad.The course was as I remembered, a very nice layout. The pace of play sucked, just under 5 hours.All in all I would play again but at a different time.. thanks
Great lay out
I had a great time at Avery Ranch golf club. I love the lay out of the course starting on hole number 10 . My only complaint and crap and bumper they could use a lot of help.
This course has a very tough front nine
I like this course a lot except for the bunkers
The front nine has some tough holes that demand some great shots. A couple tough par 3’s and 4’s
The bunkers on this course are extremely poor. Some have no sand like hitting off clay
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