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4.6
693 Reviews (693)
5 Stars
445
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
93.5%
Recommend this course
665 out of 693 reviews
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4.7
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.6%
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11 out of 13 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.1%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 7017 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.5

Hutto’s been put on the golf map now that the first-class Star Ranch has opened up on what was once a cattle ranch, boasting a unique collaborative effort from the Morrish brothers (Jay and Carter) and the Bechtol, Russell design firm.

The course sits on a hill and is built around a centralized lake, featuring the typical spectacular Hill Country topography highlighted by plush, undulating fairways and bleached white sand bunkers.

No. 2 is one of the most difficult holes and the first real challenge of your golf day. The 417-yard par 4 has more of an open feel than some of the other holes, but it’s length generally means a rather long approach, and the green is surrounded by several massive bunkers.

Getting there : From Austin, take I-35 north and exit Parmer Ln. Turn right and go east on Parmer to Dessau Rd. Turn left and go north on Dessau, which becomes FM 685. Go 5 miles past FM 1825 in Pflugerville and the club is on the left.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Carter Morrish (2001) Jay Morrish (2001) Roy Bechtol (2001) Randolph P. Russell (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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4.6
693 Reviews (693)
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Conditions Good
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4.0
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great course, BUT...

Loved everything about the course in terms of layout, visual appeal, conditions and variety of holes.

However, the pace of play was excruciating. We were behind a FIVESOME who had no clue about golf etiquette. We waited on EVERY HOLE for them to finish putting. The marshal never said anything to them. I got the impression the group were regulars as they were chummy with the staff.

4 1/2 hours for a mid-week round of gold is too long, especially when at least 30 minutes were spent on the fairway watching these guys putt. Thankfully, the twosome paired with us were a lot of fun to play with.

I meet a friend periodically in Austin for golf and we chose Star Ranch this trip. We won't be picking Star Ranch again. Golf is hard enough when you can maintain a rhythm...it's darn near impossible when you have to constantly wait on a group who is holding up the entire course and there were several holes open ahead of them. What are marshals for if not to remedy that?

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart

Great course, but...

I meet a friend periodically in Austin or Waco for golf. This trip we chose Austin and played Star Ranch on Tuesday 12/9 8:33 a.m.

The course is really nice. It was in great condition, was challenging, had an interesting layout, really good greens that rolled very true and was visually appealing. We were paired with a couple of guys who were a lot of fun to play with. So far, so good.

HOWEVER...the course placed a 5-some in front of us. These guys were the most inconsiderate golfers, totally devoid of etiquette. Our foursome waited on EVERY HOLE for at least 2-5 minutes for these guys to finish on the greens. At times, they'd look back at us, so you know they realized how much they were holding up the entire course. The foursomes behind us were also waiting on these guys. There were several holes open ahead of them. You'd think there was $5000 on every putt as slow as they were. I got the impression they were regulars or members as they were chummy with the staff. The marshal never said "boo" about their pace.

So, as much as I really liked the course, we will not pick Star Ranch anymore as our destination. 4 1/2 hours for a mid-week round of golf is too long, especially when we spent at least 1/2 an hour watching a FIVESOME putt.

No more for me.

PS: this would have been a five star review if the course paid any attention to pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent course conditions

Two thumbs up on all aspect of the course and staff. Four thumbs up if I had two more hands.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

top notch track

Course is amazing-fun to play-well designed holes. The need for various tee boxes are right on! Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Comfortable layout

truly enjoyed the course as fairways are comfortably accomodating and greens are in phenomenal shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

Long time ago i played this course first time at that time i made first time hole in one during my life in this couse, after that i tryed to get opportunity play again but i missed with several reasons. Always memorize to make chance play this course again and then i made reservation through golfnow and played again. It was very nice course if i have chance i would like to play again again in a future.

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

Great public course

Love the layout and the condition of the course. Really enjoyed the design and the layout. Worth the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Always Good

Star Ranch is a great course. It is very fair with wider fairways, but the greens are protected well. There are some beautiful holes. They supervise the pace of play well and it is never over 4.5 hours at the very most. Staff is very friendly. Good concession and the refreshment cart comes around regularly. Definitely worth the price. They keep in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hutto Texas Gem

I had the great pleasure of playing The Golf Club T Star Ranch. The course offers a great layout with a challenge for all levels of golfers. The course was in great condition and the pace of play was good.

I look forward to my next round!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Par Ranch

Love the layout even more when starting from #10 I hope they make that the new normal.

Free range balls is such a huge perk it gives a public course that private feel, all the staff are great and make this easily my favorite course in Austin. Course is in great condition at the moment too

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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