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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6819 yards | 72.2 | 125 |
| Blue | 71 | 6412 yards | 70.0 | 117 |
| White | 71 | 6119 yards | 68.0 | 111 |
| Green | 71 | 5764 yards | 65.9 | 103 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5018 yards | 67.4 | 109 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.4/124 | 330 | 559 | 450 | 215 | 444 | 404 | 414 | 178 | 410 | 3404 | 370 | 468 | 411 | 168 | 535 | 137 | 333 | 537 | 456 | 3415 | 6819 |
| Blue M: 70.5/119 | 312 | 550 | 399 | 204 | 408 | 392 | 397 | 151 | 398 | 3211 | 348 | 424 | 402 | 158 | 510 | 127 | 290 | 500 | 442 | 3201 | 6412 |
| White M: 69.1/116 W: 73.5/123 | 310 | 530 | 376 | 190 | 397 | 363 | 376 | 141 | 363 | 3046 | 330 | 416 | 374 | 146 | 494 | 126 | 281 | 486 | 420 | 3073 | 6119 |
| Green M: 67.9/109 W: 72.4/118 | 301 | 504 | 366 | 165 | 370 | 351 | 356 | 122 | 335 | 2870 | 313 | 388 | 340 | 132 | 479 | 124 | 275 | 455 | 388 | 2894 | 5764 |
| Red W: 68.3/107 | 278 | 412 | 298 | 140 | 316 | 327 | 284 | 108 | 304 | 2467 | 292 | 347 | 302 | 95 | 424 | 105 | 222 | 436 | 328 | 2551 | 5018 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2025 #13)
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Photo submitted by u314161674743 on 09/12/2023
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The gallery at Roy Kizer Golf Course! Photo submitted by MSS1929 on 02/23/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161840206 on 12/29/2021
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 09/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Richie4326581 on 09/18/2019
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17th green Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 04/18/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 04/18/2019
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This is Andy. He's in sales and is somehow always 'working' when we're playing golf. He can almost never be tagged on a Facebook golf course check-in during a weekday. He's 'working.' So here's proof that he was out with us playing golf yet again. :) Photo submitted by GordonATX on 09/08/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 08/25/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 08/25/2018
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Great winter condition Photo submitted by jimpham on 01/07/2017
Roy Kizer is my new favorite course
We just moved into the East Austin by the airport and discovered we live 11 minutes from this course. Yesterday we tried it for the first time and LOVED it. The layout is fun (challenging but fair) the lunch options were great and there is a Scottish Alehouse for when you finish. Daddy likes very much!!!
Stacked up
This course is in phenomenal shape and is worth every penny (which is a very affordable). With that said, it almost seems like they need to spread out the tee time a little more or drop the number off tee times they have per hour because the course has been very stacked up the last couple times I have played there. The only other thing I would say is they need to be more adamant to their players about fixing their divots, the greens are in great shape and it's a shame to walk up to the green and see pots marks all over them.
Best muni in ATX
Amazing fairways. True greens. Wonderful links style course. PLAY IT IMMEDIATELY! Its my favorite
Great Value
Great course in perfect condition. Pace of play was great overall. Slowed down for about 30 minutes at the turn but then the Marshall must have talked to the slow group because it picked right back up.
Tough day
Kizer is usually not overly intimidating but yesterday was extremely windy - easily 20 mph all the time with gusts substantially higher at times. Only a few holes seemed to be directly into the wind but some of them were the toughest, especially #`14, i believe , a very long and difficult par 5 with difficult bunkers in front of the green. Greens also became somewhat unpredictable, probably b/c the wind dried them out. Started very slow, which is the norm on Kizer, and then got almost fast on the back 9. Course condition was very good - possibly better than usual. Still a good place to play and a fair test but by no means a pushover.
Wow! Very impressed with this public course!
For this being a public course, it was in very great shape! The greens and fairways were quite green, the practice putting green was in great shape also!
Fore warning, while the greens look pretty great, the greens are pretty slow! So remember that when putting!
Course is in the best shape that I have ever seen. Really fun out there right now.
A great way to start my day!
Roy Kizer is in remarkable shape; it offers a variety of challenging obstacles without being torturous. A good course to share with friends.
Best Muni in Austin
The course was in the best condition I have seen thus far. The Greens were great besides one hole. The fairways are green and the layout is great. The only thing to worry about is pace of play.
ProSwingTips
Solid course, challenging layout. Fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Much slower greens, perhaps waiting for last cold spell in ATX. But everything rolled true.
Great Layout with challenging wind
I love this course.. yes it's easier than most but it can get very long if the wind is in your face. Fairways are in amazing condition and greens rolled great. It can get super busy here so playing early on a weekday is probably a good idea. Staff very friendly.
Just what I ordered
Haven't played Kizer in a few years, but the best course conditions I've seen there.
Pleasant surprise
During February in Texas, it's rare to find a golf course that not only has decent greens and tees, but plush fairways as well. For the price, this is a great value and I wouldn't hesitate to play here again.
Course in great shape
For being February, and having had some freezes in December and January, the course is in fantastic shape. The greens run a bit slow but are receptive and true for the most part. The grounds crew has done an amazing job with the fairways, bunkers, and short areas. Seriously impressed.
As for the staff, I've had my run-ins with a few bad apples, but the majority are OK. Problem is, the ones with issues are really quite rude. I had a marshall yell and threaten to kick me off the course because my cart wasn't entirely on the path near the tee box...
Pace of play is fine during the week, but slow on the weekends.
Other than that, for $20 or less, this is a steal. At $25, it's fair. Would recommend a trip out there for those prices!
Great Course
This is the best condition of any course I've played in the Austin or surrounding area in the past year. I love the course, but the cashier/starter was very rude. I played the course last week and everyone I dealt with was very pleasant and helpful. The guy yesterday afternoon was just flat out rude. I would've given it 5 stars if it hadn't been for that guy.
Very nice course
It is a very nice link course with no trees in play ... Great condition even for winter... Accommodate for all skill levels as long as playing appropriate Tee box ... Could be more challenge if strong wind ... Highly recommended.
Great greens!
We played on New Year's Day and the course was in great shape, looked beautiful and the greens were outstanding, if everyone would just please repair your divots. The pace of play was a little over 4 hours with a foursome. For the price, this course can't be beat. From the blue tee box it can be challenging for an 18 handicapper but what a great course and a lot of fun. My son had a blast as well. He is a long hitter (300 yards +) and he could hit away and still be challenged.
Compliments to the greens keeper. You are doing an outstanding job! I love this course
If you buy a breakfast taco, get it early because the tortilla turns to dough. No bueno!