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4.6
725 Reviews (725)
5 Stars
470
4 Stars
211
3 Stars
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2 Stars
10
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
90.8%
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694 out of 725 reviews
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4.6
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 32 reviews
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4.6
43 Reviews (43)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.4%
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38 out of 43 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 No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.6
725 Reviews (725)

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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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Guest Friendly

Great course to take visitors who are high handicappers. Finished in 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best in Austin

The course conditions were excellent from the tee boxes, bunkers, greens, and the fairway, and the 20-25 mph winds and gusts that day made this course fairly demanding

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful even during Texas Heat Wave

Only complaint was the 4some in front of us. Could have easily been 30 min shorter round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wish our cart hadn't died in a cellular dead zone....

We spent around 45 minutes stuck in the middle of the No. 14 fairway because our cart didn't have enough juice and then we were unable to get a hold of the club house because at first no one answered and then both our phones lost cell service altogether. Luckily, we let the group behind us know what was going on and they were kind enough to track down an employee to help bring us a new cart. Luckily our cooler was adequately stocked but it killed any chance of us having a legitimate round. I'd play the course again but I feel like the course should have offered us a discount on the round or at least given us another opportunity to go out and play a legitimate round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Dependable Joy

Even at 105 degrees this course is always a dependable enjoyable round. During our summers, its one of the few times that I really love the constant windy conditions----sometimes gentle sometimes more but you always have something to work with. Greens and fairways were greener then most for July unless your playing CC courses all the time. Good starter, good staff, good rate and cart came around often enough.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the experience!

Enjoyed the experience! Course was great. A bit more shade would be nice! Staff could definitely have been nicer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The course is fantastic!

I would highly recommend playing here — the course is in great shape, just challenging enough without being overly difficult, and the practice amenities are wonderful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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
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