Avery Ranch Golf Club

I used to think Avery Ranch was one of the best courses in Austin, but it has gone downhill. I played one of my best rounds in awhile, so I should've left with positive thoughts of the course, but it was just the opposite. The greens were not well maintained, the carts no longer have GPS and distances were hard to find on many holes, and to top it all off, the starter was extremely rude. Not a good experience at all.

The course was in good shape considering the drought. Some of the greens were heavily sanded and some of the greenside bunkers (which were thoroughly evaluated by me personally) were more firm than you would expect. Also there were alot of unrepaired divots, but overall it was a great value for the money ($40 for 18+cart). A couple of negatives; we had a threesome going out and they put a single with us (not necessarily a bad thing), but then they proceeded to send off singles right after us who quickly caught up to us. We allowed them to play through, but I think they could have coordinated that a bit better. The other negative was that the beverage cart disappeared after the 3rd hole and never came back around. I still give them 4 stars because it was better than good day at work!

Your visit to Avery Ranch feels more like a visit to a wildlife sanctuary...birds, deer and tons of wildlife seem to be around every cornner at Avery Ranch...course is in great shape and although fun is a tough test of golf...feels like two very different nines as the front feels like the woods and the back feels like you are in a neighborhood...you can walk this course, although I didn't this day...I would go back...

The course fairways and greens were in great condition. Groups of golfers were paced apart enought to allow good pace of play. Very nice views of lakes and creeks. Some of these make for some intiminating looking tee shots but actually not as difficult as they look. The normal rates are a little pricey but there is good value for your money. It is a great course to play if you happen to get a good discount deal through golfnow.

I booked this course for my husband for his 39th birthday, he had no idea about it, and I just went off the reviews, some good and some bad, but went ahead with it. When we got there, from the time we pulled into the parking lot, the staff was excellent and always available to answer questions. The only drawback was that they had 2 tournaments that were playing in front of us, so instead of it taking us 3.5-4 hours to play it took on the upward side of 5.5. My husband got placed with another single player, and it turned out that he was very helpful, being that he had played this course before. Overall we had a great time, the course was very well kept, maintained and staff was very friendly as I mentioned above. We would definitely play this course again, and would definintely recommend to family and friends.

Drove in straight from Houston for a guy's golf weekend and was glad that I picked this course to start the trip off. I could tell from the minute I drove in that it was going to be a good round. The pro that checked us in was very cordial and accommodating and helped out with the whole group. The course was in good shape and fairly straight forward (not too many blind shots like some hill country courses). Accurate drives are a must and the par 3's seemed pretty difficult, although maybe I was having an off day (or just one too many cocktails). The whole group had a great time. We were all disappointed that we missed out on the dollar beer after the round due to a private function, but we really probably didn't need anymore at that point in time. I would definitely recommend this course.

I frequent this course when there are deals on golfnow. Usually its around 80 bucks, which is not worth that kind of money in my opinion.

From the time you enter the front gate of the property you know you are in for a treat. The property is immaculant. The course generally slopes from right to left with everything from water to thick rough to cliffs on the left balanced out by strategically placedbunkers on the right and protecting the greens. The water features and beautiful homes/yards and scenic views add something special to the course as well as the abundnt wildlife. The par 3s as a collective are long and all are beautiful, the best I have ever golfed having golfed over 35 courses. The course overall has slipped into my top 5 and my crew and I will be returning soon!

I had a great time at Avery Ranch. I found a deal for a $21 tee time, which is significantly less than normal green fees of $75. I enjoyed a great, relaxing round of golf on a course that was in nearly perfect condition. I highly recommend and will definitely play here again!!

The staff was friendly. The course had nice greens and putted very well. There were a few wet spots in the fairway from a broken sprinkler heads. Overall the course was fun to play.

Challenging course with plenty of tee box options. Course condition was great given the recent rain. Rack rate is overpriced but well worth a Hot Deal.

First time playing the course and it was more forgiving than I expected. The course is in great shape, so much so that the deer seem to think it's a great place to hang out as well.

Challenging layout with great variety. Lots of forced carries off the tee, but fair. Tremendous elevation changes. Bunkers in good condition. Greens a little slow but nearly flawless coverage.

Have played it before and will play it again.

Pace of play for a Saturday afternoon was 4.5 hours.

Avery Ranch is a great golf course. The greens were fast and held a shot very well. The fairways were very well maintained and a pure pleasure to hit from. I will definitely play this course again.

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.