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4.7
710 Reviews (710)
5 Stars
460
4 Stars
208
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
93.9%
Recommend this course
681 out of 710 reviews
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4.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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4.7
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.5%
Recommend this course
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
710 Reviews (710)

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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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Conditions Excellent
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Great place to play

This course is always in great shape. The staff was great. One of the best places to play in Texas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Great course!

Highly manicured overall with very nice “green” greens… not burnt like many others in the area. People very friendly… we were a 5-some with some new golfers and let 4 groups play through we were the slowest group in the course so pace was great. We enjoyed it, great course…. Great job Star ranch crew!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 7
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I Recommend This Course
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Excellent course. Great conditions

Cannot wait to play again

Need course marshals to keep pace of play moving

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens slow due to recent maintenance, overall in good shape, awesome pace of play

Greens were really slow which Ranch is not known for which sucked but it was due to recent maintenance last week. I assume they should be back to fast pace in a few weeks. Rest of the course in good shape as always.

Pace of play was amazing, 4some finished in a little over 3 hours and the course was busy. Ranch always does a good job at keeping the pace moving and staying at or under 4 hours, wish other courses would do this.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Previously Played

Well kept, relatively easier course

Star Ranch is a great course with large fairways, well placed bunkers, a great layout and a few signature holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 21
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

My Favorite Course

I’ve played almost everywhere in Northeast Austin and Star Ranch is the best. Beautiful course with a relatively easy layout. Course conditions are always prime as they shut down the course once a week for watering and maintenance. Practice facilities are top notch and staff is friendly except for one guy at the front desk. Great value if you’re playing a morning weekend round or a weekday twilight

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 45
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Horrible pace of play

Horrible pace of play, no marshals on the course monitoring it. This course used to have good pace and you would usually finish in 4 hours on a busy day but the last 2 times i've played here has gone downhill. Feel like Star Ranch is trying to take the title away from Teravista as the home of slow play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 45
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
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