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3.9
592 Reviews (592)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
83.4%
Recommend this course
522 out of 592 reviews
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3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.2
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.9%
Recommend this course
20 out of 22 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

3.9
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 15
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 9
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
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Plays Once a week
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First Time Playing

Great layout

I really enjoyed the layout of the course. We will be playing here more

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 216
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4.0
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Previously Played

November 9,2022

Course is in great shape

Greens are good

We played in 3 hours and 45 minutes

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

My favorite!

I will b going back thought this was the best municipal I've played and there is still another I haven't played yet looking forward to that!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 0-4
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Reviews 10
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

I'm going back!

There are 2 18 holes courses I played the Roy course trees and wide fairway! Didn't play the links but I'm going back! And they have a 9 hole course my favorite of all the Muni golf courses in Austin

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Not bad, not great but average

Had high hopes for this course since it has been shut down for over 6 months, was expecting it to be in great shape but nope. It was ok but Clay is in better shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic!!

Greens fairways and yep even bunkers are in fantastic shape, pace was good and staff friendly, definitely recommend!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kizer Is a Great Golf Venue!

I skipped over this course for the past ten years, while my career (and salary) directed me to other upscale and country club golf venues. However, since retiring, I’ve played Roy Kizer numerous times, and each has been a delight. It’s a wonderful layout, in great condition, and appears to be a well-managed (and marshaled) pace of play. The staff is courteous and friendly, and the practice facilities are top notch - I love this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good except the greens

Have always enjoyed this course, especially for the layout and the greens. The greens are not what they used to be.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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