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3.9
929 Reviews (929)
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390
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
75.0%
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771 out of 929 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.3%
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12 out of 13 reviews
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4.0
24 Reviews (24)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
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18 out of 24 reviews
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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

3.9
929 Reviews (929)

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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played Sunday of Labor Day weekend

Course conditions were excellent. Greens were in great shape, medium speed.

Pace of play was surprisingly faster than expected, Done in less than 4.5 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good for hot deal only

Great course. But would never pay the full price

Only good for hot deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Club house/cafe closed at 1830HRS in AUG...

The only real negative was that the clubhouse was locked up and closed when we finished at 1830RS, and this was in August. We wanted to get a cold beverage.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Twilight Golf

Had a great time on the front nine, but when we made the turn, it was like a flood gate of people just randomly came on the back nine. We only played 4 holes on the back because there were so many people. As we drove off toward the clubhouse i started counting the number of people on the back and gave up when I got over 40.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

slow play is a real turnoff

The round would have taken 51/2-6 hours if we had finished. As it was we left after 15 holes at 4/1/2 hours on the course. I say the marshal twice on the course but I could not get any sense that he was making any effort to speed play along. Too many people are not playing golf because of the type of round I experienced on Saturday. Don't have a marshal if you are not going to enforce the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens looking good

We have had a lot of rain so far this year and the greensand fairways are looking pretty good. The cost of Avery has really gone up and they dont apparently give you any range balls to warm up. You have to pay for them. Pace of play was not bad, We had to wait a couple times on the group in front of us but most of the round was not too much waiting.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course But Pricey

I'm a new golfer and had a lot of fun at Avery Ranch. Challenging but not too hard. Pace of play was good and you can tell the staff prides themselves on keeping things moving.

Only major con was the price. Not just the green fee but the drink prices were crazy. In the future, I might only play this course if I can get a deal. Which is a shame, because I live down the street and would go here all the time if the prices were even somewhat reasonable

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bunkers were rough, untreated & there was no hot food ready

Course is nice and tough, but not worth the price with the current bunker conditions and two sand greens.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Course is overall good. Staff is great I will be playing again.

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

Good course

Paid over $100 for a 1:48pm tee time. Wild what prices have gotten to but Avery Ranch is a solid course. Nothing spectacular but greens were very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bunkers unplyable

Course layout is nice, greens in decent condition other than 3 or so that had been punched. But what ruined the round was absolutely unplayable bunkers. No sand, mostly mud. You would have had to rake a spot and place you ball in it to get a poor lie. They have never beed even average, but right now just play as ground under repair.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than expected

I hadn't played Avery in at least 8 months but was pleasantly surprised with the good course conditions. Greens were in really decent shape and rolled smooth. Very different from when I last played here and they were terrible.

Overall, nice round with decent pace of play (4.5 hours). The course is overpriced but had a nice Sunday with solid conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still love the course, but too pricey

10 years ago I used to play Avery Ranch 1-2 times a month for no more than $80 on the weekend. The only reason I don’t play it more is it’s now $130. The course was in great shape but the greens were very soggy (some puddles) on the first 3-4 holes from over watering. Once it dried out, the green were a little slower than I remembered. Pace of play wasn’t an issue as we had the 3rd tee time of the morning and finished in just under 4 hours. Staff was great, and I will be back, just not as much as I would like because of the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Boy Times Have Changed

This used to be a great course with a lively restaurant. 3 hours 20 min to play 11 holes and finally gave up. 9 min intervals between tee times and no Marshall. $75 to play at 4pm. $55 for a high school player. Greens were really slow and bumpy. Won’t be back. Not worth it and don’t have time for a 5 1/2 hour round

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Crowded

Nice Friday afternoon is not the time to play this course. Very crowded and course of play didn’t seem like it was being directed.

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

All you want in a challenging course

Played on a Monday afternoon 130pm. Pace of play a little slow but nothing frustrating on the front, back nine picked at good pace. Greens excellent soft, smooth conditions with plenty of backspin 160-170yds and closer. Fairway grass was tight as expected this time of year but ground moist so it wasn’t hardpan. Not a beginner course whatsoever. Position golf course that favors straight ball or a little draw or fade…no slicing or hooking players. Greens ranged from small to large, fairways were tight to medium width only a few holes I’d consider wide. Better be emotionally ready for this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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