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3.9
929 Reviews (929)
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390
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1 Stars
48
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
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Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
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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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Rip Off and that’s not a Yellow Stone reference.

First off this course is a very well designed and fun course to play. However, they charge $54 for a 4:30 tee time and it’s 2 hours later I’m only on #7. They know we won’t get 18 in they shouldn’t be charging for 18.

Secondly the greens…we have had mild temps and lots of rain and the greens are sandy and bumpy and less that a $54 course deserves.

Austin golf doesn’t have the greatest of options (as a guy who just moved from DFW) and this place is a disappointment. Charge less and my expectations are lower and a bad review wouldn’t be written.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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You got stones to charge what you charge

The greens were in horrendous shape. Sand traps are always full of rocks. Cart path only on dry conditions I paid for 18 holes only played 9 couldn’t stomach to play more or a 6 hour round. I love the course always have but what you are charging please

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Expensive

Avery Ranch is a beautiful setting and layout, but, for $100 , even though it’s Memorial Day, was way more than it should be for the condition of the greens. My word,, the greens were awful. Aeration, overseed, sand, do whatever you need to to get them up to the quality they deserve for this excellent setting.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Avoid Gift Cards !!!!!

Terrible customer service. Tried to redeem a Magnolia golf gift card and was told that it had expired and nothing they could do. The buyer of the card was not told of an expiration date and the card did not say it on it. They could tell when it was issued and that it had not been used, but because it was more than a year old, essentially "too bad". Talked to the check in person, the general manager and the regional manager for Magnolia Golf Management (the Teravista/AveryRanch/Falconhead management company). Reached out to the owner of Magnolia. No one cared.

Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very slow play, a lot of 6-somes; a lot of t-boxes under repair

Was excited to play, but thought it was too expensive for the condition it was in. Great layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible everything except for fairways. The greens putt like a game of plinko.

A lot of bad tee boxes... Bunkers were terrible.. But the greens were the worst I've seen. 470$ for 4 ppl. 70$ your done old hotdogs n club sandwiches.. Overall, gotta be the worst golf experience in Austin.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Aerated and Sanded ...

All the greens are aerated and sanded so the front 9 greens were fast and the back 9 were even faster. So Don't expect perfect greens by a long shot. A couple have roller coasters are installed on the greens. Just incrediblly uneven ground due to the aeration and sanding going on currently. And on top of that they are charging full price on tee times.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Starting to Feel Like It's Not Worth the Money

Our group plays this course often. Unfortunately, in our most recent round, our fourth player couldn't attend. However, we were charged a full rate for that no-show player. Not cool.

Avery Ranch has always pushed the limits of daily fee values while not always providing top end conditions or pace of play. It's in a convenient location so maybe those things can change for the future??

We'll be playing somewhere else for our next round.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Scruffy

Great layout. Greens were really slow having recently been verticut. Bunkers were bad and several tee box's were closed or heavily sanded. Saw bev cart once and only one person working in restaurant. You'd think with food and drink margins they'd resource those areas more.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Poor

For the money, you can find a better course, better carts and better management.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens inconsistent

The green speeds were inconsistent on just about every hole. The front nine play was very slow, thankful 4 some in front of us didn't play back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Avery ranch

For $80 on a Wednesday at 1130, I would expect the greens to be in much better condition. Lay out was of course was fun, very nicely maintained after ice storm, fairways and approach cuts were clean and healthy, bunkers played nicely but I will definitely play again at a cheaper price now that I know what it has to offer.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are gone

Love this course but currently the greens are in bad shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/02/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u000007437504. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Avery Ranch Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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