Top 7 Golf Courses in Austin Texas | Public and Private

1. Barton Creek Resort & Spa — Fazio Canyons Course (Public/Resort)

Considered the crown jewel of Austin golf, the Fazio Canyons Course at Barton Creek Resort winds through dramatic Hill Country canyons with limestone cliffs, live oaks, and Hill Country views. Designed by Tom Fazio, this is consistently ranked one of the top 10 resort courses in Texas. Green fee: $150–$250 depending on season.

2. Austin Country Club (Private)

One of the most prestigious clubs in Texas, Austin Country Club sits on a peninsula along the Colorado River with stunning water views from nearly every hole. The course hosted the Byron Nelson Championship and epitomizes classic Texas country club golf. Membership required — initiation fees in the six figures.

3. University of Texas Golf Club (Semi-Private)

Designed by Pete Dye and Roy Bechtol, UT Golf Club is one of the most respected courses in Central Texas. The Longhorn Course, redesigned by Jacobsen/Hardy, runs through cedar and oak-dotted terrain with challenging elevation changes. Home to the University of Texas Longhorns golf teams.

4. Avery Ranch Golf Club (Public)

The best bang-for-your-buck option in the Austin metro. Avery Ranch in Cedar Park features a championship layout carved through the Hill Country with dramatic elevation changes, wildflower rough, and pristine conditioning. Green fees run $40–$75, making it a favorite of Austin locals. Pro tip: book a morning weekday tee time in spring or fall.

5. Escondido Golf & Lake Club (Private)

Located on Lake Travis, Escondido is one of Texas's most beautiful private golf communities. The Tom Fazio-designed layout plays through Hill Country terrain with panoramic lake views. An exclusive private club — invitation only for membership.

6. Morris Williams Golf Course (Public)

The best pure public golf course inside the Austin city limits. Morris Williams, operated by the City of Austin, offers a traditional parkland design with mature oak and pecan trees. It is affordable ($35–$55), walkable, and a beloved institution for Austin golfers of every level. Recently renovated greens in 2024.

7. Twin Creeks Country Club (Semi-Private)

A Kipp Schulties-designed course in Cedar Park with challenging water features, wide fairways, and Bermuda surfaces. Twin Creeks hosts multiple Texas Golf Association events annually. Daily fee players are welcome on non-member days.

Honorable Mentions

• Barton Creek — Crenshaw Cliffside Course: Sister course to Fazio Canyons, designed by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore with even more dramatic cliff-top holes.
• Wolfdancer Golf Club at Hyatt Lost Pines: A resort course 30 minutes east of Austin along the Colorado River — great for a full golf getaway weekend.
• Teravista Golf Club: A consistently strong semi-private option in Round Rock for North Austin golfers.

How We Ranked These Courses

Our rankings weigh course design quality, conditioning, scenery, value, and accessibility — balancing the needs of both serious golfers and casual weekend players. Austin's Hill Country terrain gives every course on this list a natural scenic advantage that you simply do not find in the flat parts of Texas.