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Golf Course Communities
Austin's beautiful endless Hill country views and flowing rivers, creeks, and lakes allow for some of the most unique and memorable golfing experiences. Whether you are up for a challenge, or just want to enjoy the magnificent scenery on the course with your family, there is a perfect fit for you. Below are 5 of the most remarkable and widely publicized golf courses around. There are several other beautiful golf courses in the Austin area that are great to play as well.
The Hills Country Club is the host of the Fedex Kinko's Classic PGA golf tournament. No other private country club in Central Texas gives members access to 36 championship holes by Nicklaus Design. Home to The Hills, the region’s first Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, The Hills Country Club offers a variety of membership opportunities that allow you to experience the serenity of life in The Hills. In addition to spectacular Nicklaus designed golf courses you enjoy magnificent waterfalls, rolling hills, and beautiful estate homes, all of which accentuates life in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Get a hole by hole breakdown, to see how truly remarkable the course at The Hills is. If you are interested in the tournament please check out the Fedex Kinko's Classic information.
Flintrock Falls, the newest championship course at the Hills Country Club, offers one of the most challenging games in Texas along the rolling landscape of Central Texas. Each hole tells a different story from the amazing hill country views to the personal challenge each hole brings. The Flintrock Falls course challenges all levels with its steep slopes, deep bunkers, occasional water hazards and the intermitted wind as a result of its natural topography and elevation. At 7,016 yards, Flintrock Falls is the first Texas Course designed by both Jack Nicklaus and his son, Jack Nicklaus II. The Flintrock Falls course emphasizes the second shot, a signature of Nicklaus Design. This course is one of the most picture perfect courses surrounded by the most beautiful live oak and cedar trees, native grasses, Hill Country limestone and deep, highly sloped bunkers. The course winds around and across Hurst Creek, providing a natural water hazard and the tranquil waterfall located on the course’s signature hole, number 11.
River Place , an 18-hole championship course, celebrates a challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Spun from the minds of U.S. Open Champion and Austin native, Tom Kite and Architect Jay Morrish. With over 6,600 yards of spectacular green rolling hills, windy creeks and secluded canyons. This will be one of the most memorable rounds of golf . River Place provides a course that challenges golfers' minds as well as shot making abilities. With a multi-million dollar course renovation completed in the mid 1990's by Tom Kite and Roy Bechtol, it truly is one of the most beautiful and dramatic courses in central Texas. They have several programs such as Junior Golf Programs, Couples' Tournaments, MGA and WGA events, River Place offers a comprehensive golf experience for every age and skill level.
Cimarron Hills is an award-winning Jack Nicklaus designed championship course that flows through breath taking oak trees, mountain laurels, lakes and beautiful green rolling terrain. Start your round with a forgiving par-5 that warms to a thrilling challenge. Hole 7 tempts players to drive the green with a crafty mix of carry and cut. Hole 10 tests your drive and approach shot with two carries over the San Gabriel River. On hole 17,a murmuring stream spills into a pool at the foot of the green as it begins to cascade onto 18. Hole 18 is a magnificent finishing hole with water carries, towering oak trees and lush rolling terrain. You choose how you play you can play it conservatively or play it like a pro. As a resident and member, you'll have your choice any day of the week
Avery Ranch is Hill Country Golf at its finest! Avid Golfer Magazine rates Avery Ranch #1 for "Best Overall Course, Best Clubhouse, Best Dining Area, Best Par 4's, Best Par 5's, Best Closing Hole, and Best Cart Girls. Avery Ranch is conveniently located in northwest Austin, close proximity to shopping and schools, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Jack Nicklaus and Andy Raugust, blended a spectacular up-scale golf course with natural limestone caverns, knobby live-oak trees, rolling hills, and beautiful lingering streams and lakes for the ultimate golf experience.
University of Texas Golf Club is full of rich golf heritage. This 7,154-yard Bechtol Russell designed championship course, official home of The University of Texas Golf Teams, is destined for superiority. From the state-of-the-art practice facility, and richly appointed clubhouse, to its panoramic hill country setting, it is absolutely stunning from all aspects. The course is nestled between Lake Austin and Lake Travis in Steiner Ranch. This club promises a legendary golf membership experience available only to a fortunate few. This course is truly a remarkable experience that everyone should have at least once.
Neighborhood Golf Memberships
Falconhead Golf Club
Ambassador Membership
Initiation Fee $2,500 + tax Monthly Fee $175 + tax
Benefits:
10 guest passes/yr.
$14 user fee, walking allowed w/no charge on Mon-Thur
14 day advance tee time
Unlimited use of practice facility
Charge privileges with credit card billing
Classic Membership
Initiation Fee $1,000 + tax Monthly Fee $ 175 + tax
Benefits:
Pay $18 cart fee each time you play
$15 discounted guest green fees
15% merchandise discount
10 day advance tee times
Unlimited use of practice facility
charge privileges w/ credit card billing
Weekday Memberships
Senior Weekday Memberships
Player Performance Memberships
Signature Series Memberships
Forest Creek
Currently has a waiting list
NO Initiation fee
Premier package includes golf 7 days/week for $225/month
Premier Week includes golf Mon-Fri. for $175/Month
Avery Ranch
Pay for cart fees/round
Weekday Package $699 initiation fee plus $129/month for single membership or $170 for family
Full Package $899 Initiation fee and $207 for single membership or $259 for family
Memberships include clubhouse,pool,water aerobics classes etc. FULL ACCESS
Full- $20,000 refundable deposit that can be paid over 3 years and $295/ month
Weekdays- $2500 Initiation fee non refundable and $180/month + cart fees $17.00/18 holes
River Place
Premier Platinum Golf Membership:
Initiation Fee: $10,000 Monthly Dues: $365 plus tax
¨ Family Membership with Club Privileges including Unlimited Golf, Driving Range, Bag Storage, Austin Society, Tennis, Fitness, Swimming, Dining and Social Events.
Platinum Golf Membership:
Initiation Fee: $10,000 Monthly Dues: $330 plus tax
¨ Family Membership with Club Privileges including Unlimited Golf, Driving Range, Tennis, Fitness, Swimming, Dining and Social Events.
Join with Our Interest Free Payment Plan on the $10,000 Initiation Fee: Pay only $2,500.00 down when you join, and the remaining initiation is spread over 4 years with zero percent interest.
(4 payments of $1,875.00) Pay in Full When You Join and save $1,500.00!
**Above information is deemed reliable but not guarnteed- Posted July 12,2007
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