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4.0
592 Reviews (592)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
85.4%
Recommend this course
522 out of 592 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
5.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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3 out of 3 reviews
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4.3
19 Reviews (19)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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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.

About

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

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.

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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.0
592 Reviews (592)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 31
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 38
Walkers 23
Beginners 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 43
Near the Airport 28
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good Muni

Check-in person was very nice, helpful, and friendly. Layout was good in a links-like style. Fairways in good shape with grass; some roughs had hardpan. Bunkers were firm. Greens rolled true, but were fairly slow. Tee boxes were level. Given that it is a muni, no surprise that there were unfilled divots all over the fairways and tee boxes, as well as un-repaired ball marks on the green, and sand traps not raked; not sure golfers will ever take the time to do what is right for those golfers behind them. No cart person was visible the entire round. Pace of play was 4:15. Overall, an average experience for a muni.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best shape in a long time

First time playing kizer this year. Grass was green everywhere, and thick too. Recent rains have helped so it’s a good time to get out here. The greens have been over seeded and it has taken very well. There are no bald spots on anywhere. Truly impressed.

With that, there is so much friction on the ball while putting on these greens. The over seed will slow your ball speed and take out a lot of break. Play it like a dart board on approach and putting. Makes for good scoring opportunities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Time

I am fairly new to Golf. This was the best course I've played so far. For the money, most enjoyable course I've been to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Used cart

Didnt play

Due to unexpected circumstances. We were not able to play.

Can I get a refund or credit for a future round?

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kizer

It was a cold day . My brother and I wer ed teamed up with another twosome . Had a good time

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very forgiving course, easy to score

Course was in good shape overall, on the drier side so everything rolled out a little more. Wide fairways and no trees, with large greens and accessible pin locations it was easier to get near the hole for birdies. Little slow for this kind of course, took 4.5 hours Thursday afternoon

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kizer in December

Still the best muni in Austin. Greens in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
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 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

I payed a hotdeal price on golfnow so it was totally worth it. The greens could use mowing cause they were slow and normally they are fast greens in that course. Overall great condition, glad to be able to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good alternative to club course

Kizer was in good shape and easily playable. Pace of play could be better but it is a public course with lots of players. Definitely a good test especially with wind blowing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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