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Roy Kizer Golf Course

5400 Jimmy Clay Dr, Austin, Texas 78744, Travis County
(512) 974-4653
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4.3
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The par-3 13th hole at Austin's Roy Kizer Golf Course plays over water Brandon Tucker
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View from Roy Kizer Golf Course's finishing hole Brandon Tucker
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A view from a green at Roy Kizer Golf Course

About

This is a 36-hole city-owned operation that features one of Austin's best muni tracks, the Roy Kizer Golf Course, which complements the 1970s Jimmy Clay layout.

Austin's old water treatment facility was transformed by Randy Russell, who had more than 80 acres of lakes and marshland at his disposal when he laid out the 200-acre site. Russell's links-style design is flat, burdened by the wind, and loaded with bunkers. The toughest par is No. 11, which rolls 468 yards into the wind and is shamefully listed as a par 4. Take your bogey on No. 11.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6819 yds
Rating 72.2
Slope 125
Type Public/Municipal
Style Links
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - $14
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Collared shirt required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Year Built 1994
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Randolph P. Russell (1994)

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4.6
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 10 reviews
100.0%
Recommend
10
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  • 4 Stars
  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.2
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.4
  • Friendliness
    4.1
  • Pace
    4.5
  • Amenities
    3.8
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Course Highlights
This Austin municipal course earns high marks for its visually appealing layout, well-maintained fairways, and greens that roll true. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make it a consistently rewarding round.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 31
Forced Carries 20
Best For:
Locals 38
Walkers 23
Beginners 16
Location is:
Convenient to the City 43
Near the Airport 28
Worth the Drive 9

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Golfer Reviews

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u000007175680
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Surprise Charges

Went to the course to find I owed $14 for a cart. I thought my tee time at Golfnow included the cart fee. What gives?

Otherwise, the round was fine and course conditions good although the greens needed to be mown closer.

Fairways and tee boxes above average.

3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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dniko21
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Bigal62993
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course post quarantine

I went out last Friday and the course is in great shape. I walked the course, and the pace of play was perfect and the grass was green everywhere. Great to get back out again.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314159321735
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great day on Kizer.

Course in great condition. Perfect weather. Good links style course with plenty of water and sand hazards but playable enough for beginners.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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nicknyquist
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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zeetejas
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cold and Windy

Was so windy made some of the holes longer. Always like a challenge!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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edbest
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u445663735
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000004345265
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Course was ok. Some interesting holes. Some very wet holes, sprinkler malfunctions. Greens were rough.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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MKim1111
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Renovation green .now bad condition?

2-3 weeks after open course.

Why not inform to golfers? Present conditions.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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definabl
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Great course

Played here on 10/18, had a great time. Challenging course but fair. Greens are not super fast but fairly true.

For the money, it’s definitely worth it. Even at $45, it’s worth it.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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wD1nsUNFyBTD1ZSGrI0n
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Anonymous
Reviews 82
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Anonymous
Reviews 82
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000006449005
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great location

Great round!

This was a great course to go with a bunch of friends.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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ricardo1946
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good Times

The course was in great shape, plenty of roll if you stay on the mostly wide fairways, beautiful big greens. Some obstacles (water, high grass) but usually a way out. I prefer Roy Kizer over Jimmy Clay (dame location)

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Richie4326581
T O P 250
Reviews 153
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Links golf in texas

Wide open golf course , some fairways need work ... but overall a neat muni

Verified Purchaser
Boston Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Anonymous
Reviews 82
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Charles7859339
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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JDD174
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This course was great.

This course was great. Nice layout with challenging hills and bunkers. Not bragging but I birdied the 7th and 8th holes. Hole eight was out of the sand. Ok, so yes I am bragging. Lol had a great day of golf at this nice course! I recommend this course to anyone.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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