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4.7
712 Reviews (712)
5 Stars
462
4 Stars
208
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
93.4%
Recommend this course
683 out of 712 reviews
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4.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
4
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0
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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4.7
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.5%
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43 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Star Ranch consistently impresses with its well-protected greens, wider fairways, and course conditions that rank among the best in the Austin metro. Complimentary range balls, a roaming beverage cart, and genuinely friendly staff deliver outstanding value for a public course.

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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Reviews

4.7
712 Reviews (712)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Brunch 14
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 33
Water Hazards 25
Elevation Changes 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Advanced Golfers 17
Entertaining Clients 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
In the 'Burbs 24
Convenient to the City 18

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beeping Beep Beep Beep

First. I love Star Ranch. Its a great course. I only have ONE complaint. Back off on the BEEPING golf carts. Its annoying and unnecessary. Beeping about a turn. Beeping to tell us to order food. But the worst is driving into a restricted area. 5 feet into the rough on quite a few holes. Beeping. Cart stops. Had to back up over and over. I understand not driving into native areas. But this was the rough! Why would you restrict the carts to the fairway??? Please fix this annoying issue!!! its the only reason i'm giving a reveiw. Its that bad!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Only issue was that it was cart path only snd I don’t think it was that wet

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course. “Good” condition

My second time playing this course. It’s a really good layout. Wide open fairways…lots of undulation…the only problem is they had just sanded the greens. They still rolled pretty true, but it affected the speed and reads. It’ll be back in shape in less than a week.

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

Great facility

Pro shop - always friendly, this time it was Danny.

Range - grass was in great shape and balls are easy.

And the course was in great shape overall and pace was right at 415 which for a weekend is decent.

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
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course..reviews are accurate

We walk into the Star Ranch clubhouse, a clean and friendly environment. The staff were nice and very welcoming. They explained the facilities and sent us on our way to the range. One of the bestnpractice ranges you will find...balls are there so no hustle on that point. Grab a bucket and go hit! We didn't have time to try the putting greens. As for the course, it offers wide fairways and some very well maintained greens with challenging pin locations. The pace was a little slow that day as the winds were higher than normal.

Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth a drive.

Absolutely awesome time playing, tee to green in great shape for the winter/ dormant season. Cool layout. Forgiving fairways, practice facilities were awesome, I’ll definitely be back.

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

I am a member

Been a member for years. Great practice facility. Course is always in good shape..People WI run course know what they are doing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Our new Austin course!

Loved this course. Very playable, fun and very well kept. Reasonable pricing. It's our new course in Austin that we will come back to often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

High price Low value

Greens were horrible. Cart girl only came out on the front. No restrooms on course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Wide open, great driving range and chip/putt practice area. Nice carts. Overall great experience. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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