Avery Ranch Golf Club

Found a great tee time deal through GolfNow, and had wanted to play Avery Ranch for a while. Got there about an hour early to check-in and warm up. The club house is very nice, well maintained, and had a great overlooking view of the lake.

The driving range was well maintained as well. What was unique about Avery Ranch was that around each target green there were some bunkers. This made it very easy to try and dial in irons, and figure out your TRUE carry distance. Putting and chipping green were in great shape too.

The staff were friendly enough. They weren't rude by any means, they just did their jobs and moved along.

My friend and I went on a day where it rained torrentially in the early morning. Our tee time was at 3, and the course looked dry. The course's drainage was very good, and the only noticeably wet areas were in the bunkers. Because of the wetness, we were able to play a nice round at a relaxed pace. There was nobody waiting behind us, and we never reached the group ahead of us. It was like playing the course alone, and we were able to finish in 4 hours.

Great course, glad I had the chance to play it. The normal rates are a bit pricey for me, so the only way I'd go back is with another nice deal. But worth the trip for sure.

I loved this course. Wide fairways, with lightning fast greens.

Avery Ranch is one of the best public courses in the Austin area. The course offered a nice variety of holes and excellent greens. The pace of play was a touch on the slow side, but it was a Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend so it wasn't a big surprise. I'd certainly recommend Avery Ranch to others.

This was a great course - it was definitely worth the drive from SW Austin - will absolutely play again!

Avery Ranch is a fun golf course that holds your attention without beating you up. The design is a nice blend of benign and challenging holes laid over interesting, Hill Country topography. Adjacent housing on several of the holes really doesn't come into play or affect the character of the course. Our most recent experience revealed the golf course to be in its customary good condition. The greens appeared to have recently been verti-cut, so they were a little longer than usual (maybe 8.5-9 on the Stimp), which is not uncommon after this procedure. All the same, they putted true and were in otherwise good shape. Fairways and aprons were very good for this early in the growing season. I was in three greenside bunkers and they were in generally good shape with the right kind of sand. The beverage cart girl and the bartender were pleasant and professional. The starter wasn't as crusty as I remembered him; maybe somebody had a word with him and he had thus undergone a positive attitude change. The pro behind the desk was friendly and helpful with directions, etc. Midway through the front nine the marshal had to encourage us on one occasion. I felt this was legit since our higher handicap players were dawdling a little. He was businesslike if not truly friendly and never crossed the line. All in all, it was a fun day and we'll be back.

Okay if you are looking for an upscale muni. There are a few really in ce holes. We travel several times a year to play golf and have played all over the country. This is not a course we would travel to play again. It is a good layout, just not a course worthy when compared to Wolfdancer or Paa Ko Ridge or Black Mesa.

the course was not in good shape when we played it. the greens were being airated, so they had a lot of bumps. the holes were interesting and the staff was very good.

Sometimes Avery is great, sometimes it's in rough shape. My last round the greens had just been sanded and no one told us when we booked, checked in, or tee'd off. Got to number one green and it was like putting in a bunker. Other than that, the course was in nice shape.

My family frequently play this course. Typcially in good shape. Greens have been plugged and sanded getting ready for spring. Sand traps need more attention. Inconsistent quality with many having large rocks and hard pan. A large walking contingency contributes to slow pace of play. People taking short cuts from 11 green to 18 tee late in the day caused backups as well. This needs to be better managed if not halted.

Played on a Saturday morning. They have nice chipping green, putting greens and driving range to start out with. The course was in good shape considering it is the end of February ! The green had just been airated duing the week so there was a little sand on them, but they still where in good shape.

Played this course just after the greens had been "sanded", so not a true indicator of how this course normally looks and plays. Sand on the greens definitely detracted from the action on the greens and made the putts much slower. It appears that the winter months have affected the greens and fairways of this course to a much greater extent than other courses I have played in this area. When the greens are in good shape and the dormant grass begins to come out with warmer weather, this course should be back to it's normal great condition. Lengthy holes are the norm here, so be prepared with your long game. Offers very different looks and challenges on each hole, so you will not be bored when playing this course. Has creeks/ravines that enhance the challenges on several holes. Also plenty of trees. Two thumbs up regarding the bunkers/sand traps ; they are very well-maintained. Plenty of wildlife to see throughout the a typical round--deer, chapparals, and squirrels. If you can get a good price through GolfNow, do this. Otherwise you will pay a rather stout fee to play here as compared to other area courses. Note that the carts are not equipped with GPS, which is an oddity for a couse with this kind of fee scale. Has a nice practice range. However, the putting greens are a glaring weakness; could use a complete make-over of the putting greens. Overall, when the course is in top condition it is worth it to go and play it.

I really enjoyed this course. Plan to take the family next time.

Played for our Annual President's Day Cup here and the experience could only have been better if I had remembered my golf shoes and actually played well.....
The course was expectedly in great shape - it ALWAYS is. Other courses around the area need to take note. I wish I could afford a membership.

Beautiful course. Well maintained. Great value! I can't wait to play here again.

I love this course and would highly recommend it, especially if you can find a deal on GolfNow. The course is in great shape. The greens are rolling great and the course is challenging, but not too much.

Avery Ranch is a very nice public golf club. They greens run true, fairways stay green and it plays well. Could be difficult for beginners, but it is worth a round at all levels of play. Expect to play at least 4 hours and maybe longer just because of distances from greens to the next tee.

Course was in very good shape for winter golf. Driving range just off the first tee box is nice plus having the chipping green next to #1 makes it nice to be able to swing the club before you start your round. The only down was GolfNow showed GPS and the carts do not have this. Other then that is was a good outing.

Needs better fairway markings on distance to pin .
Difficult to read hazards on score cards.
Blind shots should be marked at tee box
With distance to hazard

Course need to find ways to encourage members to fix ball marks and fill divots

Course was in perfect shape. Hard to believe for February.