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3.9
589 Reviews (589)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
82.4%
Recommend this course
519 out of 589 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.5
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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4.2
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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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

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

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3.9
589 Reviews (589)
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Fair weather
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OK FOR PRICE

Primary reason I played this course was a promise to my son that if I was in area I would. My son won state hs championship here in 2010. The day I played here was really windy and with the course being a links style course it was a challenge. Also they were in process of sanding all the greens so the greens were a challenge as well. neat layout and would play again, hopefully on less windy of a day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 6
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2.0
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Boring

Def not worth $40. I found myself falling asleep on the flat, treeless and windy layout

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course!

I will play Roy Kizer again. I will have to wait for a discount or coupon. The normal fees are rather expensive. My wonderful wife loves to play Roy Kizer GC. Have a great day, GOD LOVES YOU!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good conditions but slow play

It was Sunday on the first nice day in 3 weeks, so no surprise that it was crowded and play was slow. Nonetheless, had a good time. Greens playing well, but fairways are typical Texas winter brown with lots of roll. Still, it's worth the money in my opinion.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Walked

Ice Storm

Unfortunately, there was a major ice storm in Austin the day I wanted to play and it pretty much brought the city to a standstill. I've played Kizer before and even though it is quite open, it can catch you off guard in many places. Course condition is always good for a muni.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Kizer is my favorite Austin Muni

I always enjoy playing Kizer. It's a very fun course that's pleasing to the eye. I played on New Years day and it was a nice day. Over the last year or so the greens have always been the one thing that's kept Kizer from being really stellar. But on this day they were better than usual. Smooth and quick. Hopefully this will continue into the spring and summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course - this is a muni?

Great layout for a muni, just a huge piece of property that they've done a really nice job with. New to the area, and really pleasantly surprised this is our local south side muni. Can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging for my skills but a 'good' challenge in that it stretches me.

An overly crowded Friday causing a slow pace. Heavy rains required 'cart path only play' adding to the challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Fall Day Golf.

The marshlands, birds, and beautiful weather make this the course to play.. Regardless of what you score..!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course at a Great rice

My wife and me had a great time playing this course, and would highly recommend it. The course was busy the day we played, but the pace of play was wonderful and the groups did not run up unto one another like I have experienced at other courses. So for a good time I would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great condition right now

Roy Kizer is a great links style course in Austin. It is exposed to the wind so can dry out but especially when it has rained it becomes an outstanding course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Rained most of the day but course was playble and overall good shape.

Overall good course for a golf outing with your friends.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a terrific golf course

Roy Kizer is in great shape, considering the Texas Drought, the tee boxes, fairways, greens are in remarkable shape, kudos to the staff and green keeper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

well maintained

water station in every hole would be a plus and green speed should be the same as the practice putting greens. the clearing of 17th hole is acceptable and gives a challenge for long hitters to hit green in 2.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old favorite

One of the courses I spent a lot of time hacking away (learning) how to play the game. Really enjoyed the day challenging pin placements, and was very surprised by the pace of play. Which was great all day. Normally, feel cramped by in front and behind, but rarely waited at a tee box. The back nine has challenging holes which keep your ego in check, and are still fun. Get out there when you can, tee times on weekends are generally tough.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting links style

Course in better shape than other side of complex. Heard frequent player state this course is more expensive than other course and better maintained. Staff cordial. greens were shaggy due to water conservation.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in very good condition!

All was good, the greens seemed rather slow! Would prefer a faster putting surface.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Course to play.

Always enjoy playing this course. The staff is friendly and the course is usually in good shape. Also, has some challenging holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice condition

I was pleasantly surprised how green it was with the drought we are in now. Also all the water hazzards were at the proper levels. Thankfully I did not visit them!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 93
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Austin Advisor
Previously Played

Lower scores on average make me want to play it more often :)

Roy Kizer is a good, well kept course for almost all skill levels. Sure, water technically touches and/or is reachable on 14 of 18 holes. But I suggest you avoid it. :) Past that, there are a good number of holes with decently open fairways to help with those shots that may not be quite on target. For this reason, RK almost always provides me with one of my lower scores for a round of golf. Now back to that water -- don't get too close to it as there are a number of water moccasin snakes in the area (esp around hole #7). As for tips on specific holes ... I'll just have to let you play the course on your own a time or two. No free lessons here this time around. :)

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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