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3.7
917 Reviews (917)
5 Stars
385
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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
760 out of 917 reviews
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3.6
7 Reviews (7)
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3
4 Stars
0
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2
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
2.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.7
42.9%
Recommend this course
3 out of 7 reviews
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3.7
24 Reviews (24)
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10
4 Stars
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3 Stars
4
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
58.3%
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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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3.7
917 Reviews (917)
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Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course but play was slow and painstaking.

Course is one of the nicer courses in the area but 5hrs pace of play was excruciating. People that think they are “on the tour” and take 4or 5 practice swings on each shot and not understanding the idea of ready golf make playing here difficult. Even bad players can get a round in under 4hrs. I would not recommend playing here on weekends, but hopefully weekdays are better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/14/2017

Thank you for coming out and playing at Avery Ranch. We apologize for the slow pace of play you experienced during your round. I hope in the future you will give us another shot!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My Go-To Course in Austin

I've played a lot of golf in my life and am an 8 index, so my standards for courses are fairly high. This is my go-to public course in Austin. I'm surprised that it isn't rated even higher than most other courses in the area. The course is well laid out with memorable holes that have character. The course condition has always been great, and I'm always finding a great deal on GolfNow (consistently better than the deals for other equally-rated courses in the area). The practice facility is excellent, as is the starter experience. I highly recommend Avery Ranch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Challenging Course!

Pretty course, always a pleasure to play. Marked weather as "wet" due to wet fairways and bunkers and played cart path only (at least some of us did). Played longer than the yardage said. Pace was right at 4 hours even with cart path only, although it felt like we waited on every fairway. Pretty course - lots of ravines to hit over!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/14/2017

Thank you so much for the 5 Stars! We hope to have you back at Avery Ranch soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play

This is the 3rd time this has happened to me. The "deal" is a deal on Golfnow because the members know not to play on the backend of a tournament. The result is super slow play and I blame it on Avery. They sent off 8 people per group and when we arrived they were teeing people off every 7 minutes. We only ended up playing 9 holes in three (3) hours. We spent more time waiting than playing. We did not see a marshall the entire time on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Skip this one

Very small rain night before, range closed and cart path only. Bunkers had no sand and half full of water. This course should be more the $30 range not the $90 they think it's worth. Pro was a very rude, I won't return and Im a member at Terra that reciprocal with them. No thanks.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Avery Golf

Great day for golf... Course is in good shape. played in 3.25 hours. great pace...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Avery Ranch AAAAA+++++

Can’t say enough about this course. Just smooth. Stay in fairway or your pulling a ball from bag. Long putts made since your don’t have to guess poa annua breaks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/17/2017

Thank you so much for the 5 Stars! We greatly appreciate all of the positive feedback. Hope you will be back to see us soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course conditions

Great layout, friendly staff. Faster greens. Occasional encounter with deer makes it more enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/16/2017

Thank you so much for the 5 Stars! We appreciate it!!

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course. Poor Pace.

The course is in fantastic shape. Tee box to green is lush and smooth. Greens ran quick. We did have rain the day before and the bunkers showed, but it's expected.

The only downside was the pace of play. We teed off at12:54 and finished at 6:30. We waited on every hole, every shot. Seems to be a trend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/16/2017

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review on your experience at Avery Ranch!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best in Austin

I would rate Avery as one of the very top place to play in the whole Austin area. It is challenging without be to hard, and I don't think it is tricked up like some area courses, and by using Golf Now I always get a price that fits my budget. The just got brand new carts that are fast, quite, and have a USB charger!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/16/2017

Hi Keith,

Thank you so much for the 5 Stars! We appreciate the compliment on being one of the best in Austin! Make sure to check out our websites to find the best rates!!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Lush green fairways. The greens are very well kept. Will play again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Super conditions and Challenging

Course was in super condition in spite of hot days of July/August. Pace of play was right on and Beverage Cart scooted around frequently.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid value

The course is a good value with an excellent layout and solid condition. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to play a public course in the Austin area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Place

Very nice course ,

Friendly Staff ,

I can't wait to play there again .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course for the money!

I used GolfNow to book through Avery Ranch. I played in the afternoon and it was half off.

After playing the round, I am not sure if I feel comfortable playing at $80 with the shape that the greens are in. However, playing at $40 is a great deal, so I will probably do that in the future.

Also, they gave me a free drink ticket for the bar when I checked in; I thought that was a great gesture.

Our group saw the cart girl about 3-4 times which is awesome as well. Its a great way for the course to make extra money!

Overall, I will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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