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3.8
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.5
69.5%
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763 out of 921 reviews
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3.8
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
62.5%
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5 out of 8 reviews
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3.9
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4.0
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Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
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StaffFriendliness
4.2
65.2%
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Course Highlights
Avery Ranch consistently delivers well-maintained conditions and a challenging layout that keeps golfers returning round after round. Friendly staff and scenic views from the tee boxes add to the rewarding experience.

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

3.8
921 Reviews (921)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Patio Dining 19
19th Hole Scenic Views 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 43
Water Hazards 32
Elevation Changes 31
This course/club is great for:
Locals 37
Advanced Golfers 34
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 32
Convenient to the City 30
Worth the Drive 27

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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play on Sunday

5 hr round of golf on a Sunday other than that Awesome

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/18/2017

Hi Vincent,

First off we would like to apologize for the slow pace of play you experienced when playing a few weeks ago. We hope that did not ruin your round! Hope to have you back at Avery Ranch soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Avoid

This course used to be a great place to go. Conditions have deteriorated despite the high fees. I also made a tee time, cancelled it according to their guidelines and they still charged my card. After respectfully calling the shop for 2 weeks they still refused to refund my money. The poor course conditions and lack of ethical behavior of the staff will keep me away from this course from now on. It's a shame the place is so poorly managed as it is a good layout. If you play there, don't give them a credit card number. They will charge you either way!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course and layout. Excellent condition. With 5 set of tees a challenge for all golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/18/2017

Thank you so much for the 5 Stars. Glad to see you found the course to be in top condition. We hope you will be back to see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play ruined this round

This was the slowest round of golf I ever played at this course. They sold the golf now tee times behind a tournament and didn't do anything to speed up the pace of play. Basically the tournament was more important than any other groups playing that day! Next time I book a time at that course I will be sure to call them and make sure there is no tournament scheduled that day!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/18/2017

We apologize for the slow pace of play that you experienced a few months back when golfing at Avery Ranch.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful xourse

Avery Ranch was in pristine shape. Every green was near perfect. There had been a couple of days of rain prior so we were on cart path only which slowed the pace of play considerably. Other than that I thought the round was super. The course was in the best condition of any course I've played in the Austin area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/18/2017

Thank you for the 5 Stars! We appreciate all the great feedback. We apologize that the pace of play was a bit slow, but the rain got us that day! Hoping to have you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Perfect Greens, Fun Course

The course is beautiful. The neighborhood does not interfere. All cuts are done well and the greens are immaculate. Even the deer roaming around the front 9 patiently wait to snack on berry bushes as you pass. Other the the overtly, rude starter which made for an odd start to the round, we were treated to a special noon rate with a swift pace of play. The back 9 plays faster. The 19th hole has very reasonable pricing on food and drinks. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great condition

It was great weather and course but my score was terrible.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course, but very slow pace of play

The Avery Ranch course is a fun, challenging but fair layout. It's normally in good condition, expect any big rain storms the course does not drain fast and there's tons of concrete around the area. I love the location in North Austin. The reason I cannot rate this course higher is because I have not played under 5 hours the last 10 times I've played it. One round was 5 hours, 40 minutes. The management gives me the impression it's all about the money. They do a lot of rounds and need stricter marshals pushing people along to play ready golf. I personally hate slow golf (maybe unless I'm playing Pebble Beach or a course like that) so I'd rather play at a city course for a third the price and expect slow golf. I'd recommend trying the course on a week day morning and maybe it's not as bad.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course - hot day

Great looking course - right price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good value...

Good test of golf skills on a well designed and picturesque layout. Must ride due to length between greens and tees is long. Excellent condition of the course. Will certainly play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

AVR

Tee boxes were excellent, fairways were all good as well. Only one or two greens had dirt showing. Overall very well maintained course. The could use more water juggs around the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Poor Greens

I have played Avery Ranch over 20 times. Love the layout of the course (many dog leg lefts). I understand that we have had a bunch of rain over the past few months, but other golf courses have done a much much better job with course maintenance.

The last time I played here the greens had just been punched. Disappointed that I was not alerted of this before paying and playing, I came back out months later thinking they would be in impeccable shape. They were not even close. The greens were very bumpy, still had water on some greens, and every cup looked as if they had been punched months ago. Every lip was worn out.

I may not be coming back for awhile.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Played in 5.5 hours starting at 2:15. Tournament went right before us. Pace of play was horrible with twosomes, threesomes, and foursomes staggered after the tournament.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

perfect value

a wonderful course for the money! greens and fairways were perfect, only the bunkers are almost unplayable, but okay, there was a lot of rain!

course setup is really nice, i like the mixture of long and short holes!

the down point is the clubhouse, no people in there, closing very early (did not get a beer at 7.30pm...)

other than that this is a must play in austin!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great shape, but....

Not sure what the problem was last Sunday. The course was in great shape but we waited on each hole and finally were stacked up 3 groups deep on #6. We paid for 18 holes but only played 9 because the pace was so slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

PLAYER BEWARE!

On 6/5/16 a friend and I visited your Avery Ranch Golf Club, and were very disappointed by the overall level of service we experienced. Let me first preface this by saying this Sunday was abnormally busy for the course. It was a beautiful day after a week of rain. Unfortunately the value of this course is completely lost when you experience what I experienced.

I have never had to take another person’s cart to make a tee time despite my playing partner arriving 45 minutes prior to our tee time. They did not have enough carts for the tee times they booked by a long shot, and it created havoc. The starter was completely unprepared, overwhelmed, and unprofessional.

Once we were able to finally get on the course it took us over 3 hours to finish 9 holes! I have played golf in central Texas my whole life, and even Lions isn’t that slow on a beautiful Sunday. We did not stay for the second nine because honestly it wasn’t worth the frustration the management of the course provided despite the fantastic weather and paying for all 18.

It is my opinion that the overbooking of this course was done intentionally, and potential golfers should be aware of this before booking what they think is a good value weekend greens fee. I truly do hope this was a onetime anomaly, and we were just unlucky. Unfortunately I will not be back to find out despite really enjoying the course itself, and the affordable player packages you provide. It was that bad.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/15/2016

Oh this is by design, their intention is to get your money and the you know what with you once you are on the course. Upscale courses do not smash tee times 7.5 minutes apart I have played courses that are way more upscale and I will be taking the drive to those courses from now on. 5 1/2 hours is a good pace on sat or sun, had the nerve to try and sell me a private membership as well dont think so!!!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses in the Austin area

I play a lot of courses in the area, but when it comes to taking clients out for a golf outing this is one of less than a handful of courses that I prefer to take them to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this place

I am a very serious golfer who loves a course that will challenge me. I try and get out as much as I can but it works it self out to about once a week and if ion lucky twice here and there. The front nine at Avery Ranch is a lot of fun. There is so much character to each hole. I am always trying to battle the front nine knowing the back nine will give me a little relief from the tight fairways and perfect position play is required to play well. I love that 18 is not to easy from the golds. Long par 4 makes you work hard for a good finish. I had moved here to texas from buffalo NY, not knowing what to expect from Texas golf. I am so happy I live close to a great course .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course with some challenges

The course has a nice layout and can be very challenging depending on wind direction. Well placed tee shots will help hold some of the sloping fairways and maximize rollout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but needs work

Good course but bunkers are unplayable. Most of them have too little sand. Golfers end up trying to hit out of the dirt. Same problem at Teravista. No accident that the same ownership group owns both courses?

Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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