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3.9
929 Reviews (929)
5 Stars
390
4 Stars
319
3 Stars
120
2 Stars
52
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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6
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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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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Disappointed

Had a 3 pm tee time, got there at 2. Waited at the range until 2:35 for practice balls to be brought out, didn’t swing a club until then. Not open bay to hit from, then the putting green was closed. We begin the round at 3:07 because the group in front of us was in awe that they were on a golf course. I can deal with all of that. What I cannot condone is that the next 3 hours produced 8 played holes of golf. No Marshall telling people to speed up. Group in front of us hitting multiple balls. This is why I don’t play Avery Ranch.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

4 hours for 14 holes

The pace is horrendous. After 2:45 we had finished the front nine. After 4 hours we left after hole 14. The greens were in terrible shape and the puts would bounce up and down and everywhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and challenging course

My only gripes were they had a fire and so they lost a lot of golf carts and when I called to verify my tee time they said they were running late but didn’t tell me it was be cause they didn’t have a cart for us, then we only saw the cart girl once but other than that the course was amazing and in great shape. Overall still a great experience and they did their best to accommodate everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Avery Ranch Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/10/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Avery Ranch Golf Club!

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Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time playing all 18 holes

I played the Back 9, 3 times in the summer heat just under 100°. Decided to play the whole course on one of the last warm days of 2022. It was 80° when I played this time. What a gorgeous course, great condition, challenging, variety, elevations, and lots of deer even a 4 point buck! .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 216
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

October 19 2022

Course is in great condition

Greens are great

Pace of play was almost five hours. People in front of us were talking instead of playing when the green was clear. No Marshall on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/21/2022

Hello, Joegmartin. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. With that in mind, we are working to best control pace and allow everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/21/2022

Hi, BWiemann. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Avery Ranch Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

pace of play

Pace of play was slow. It took at least 4 3/4 hrs and we couldn't even finish the 18 th hole as it was too dark

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Pro shop smug

I called in to set a tee time for 4 for a Tuesday. Person on the phone did not specify that all 4 people must show up or I will get charged for the 4th who’s kid got sick and couldn’t show. The cashier boy in the pro shop was as so smug about it I wanted to throw up. I will NEVER play here again. Tried to tell me this is a golf wide policy at all courses like I don’t play twice a week in central Texas. Maybe spend more time tightening up the condition of your muni course and less about stealing from your patrons. Never again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

gone downhill

i used to play this course regularly when it first opened. i lived near it and the layout was very interesting. the greens especially were great. fast forward 4 years, i moved to the other side of town, and the course is under different management. the prices are up 50% since i last played, and i was VERY disappointed in the greens. they were slow and bumpy with a weed infestation. i got a very low rate as a single filling in a group last minute. i would not ever pay their regular rate to play the course in its current condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love the course hate the pace of play

Very thankful this course gives access to the public. Very sad it takes 5 hours to play it on the weekend. Played my best 9 holes ever on the front, which was super fun. Back was a little tougher on my game. They give women an awesome chance to play along with the men so that always makes it more fun when our drives are in a similar location. Thanks again for letting us on your course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall great course, greens were punched recently but they didn’t putt too bad. Very interesting layout

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A tricky layout yet rewarding

Playing this course the second time around, enjoying the wonderful views and the speed/conditions of the greens. Some blind tee shots although when you know where to hit it you’re set.(When driver is over 300yds you shall be careful) on landing areas. Tee box conditions could have been better hence the 4 star review. Don’t hit it off into the rough as you may find rocks in the rubbish. Otherwise I will be back to play again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Hello, Tyler4092216. Thank you for visiting us at Avery Ranch Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the round. Great course.

Really enjoyed playing Avery ranch today. Great staff course was in nice shape. Fun day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hi, wildthing5656. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Avery Ranch Golf Club.

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