Golfing in Austin

Over the past decade, Austin has developed into one of the premier golf destinations in the country. In fact, from 1999-2003, Austin accounted for nearly one fourth of all new private course openings in the country. Today, golfers can choose from more than 60 public and private courses in the Austin area. It’s no wonder that some of the best professional golfers choose Austin as home.

Austin’s breathtaking golf courses are matched only by the communities surrounding them. Golf enthusiasts can live their dream in master planned golf communities and luxury golf course custom homes by award- winning Austin builders.

Picks for Great Golf Course Communities

Falconhead: Home to the first golf course in the U.S. to be designated a “PGA Tour Signature Series” course. Just minutes from Lake Travis, Falconhead offers the best of both the golfing and boating worlds.

Lakeway: Offers 36 holes of golf on two very unique courses. Maneuver blind tee shots, tree-lined fairways, ponds and rolling hills for a challenging day on the links.

The Hills of Lakeway: Master-planned golf community just minutes from Austin and Lake Travis. Play like the pros on the Hills’ Jack Nicklaus-designed signature course which hosts the FedEx/Kinko’s Classic each spring. The majestic 15-ft waterfall on the 7th hole is one reason the Hill course is considered among the top course in the state.

Flintrock Falls: While at The Hills, try a round at the championship Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II co-designed Flintrock Falls course, sure to challenge any golfer. The gated Flintrock Falls community affords amazing Hill Country views, Hills Country Club amenities, custom golf course properties by Austin’s top builders, and some of the highest rated schools in the area. (link to www.laketravis.txed.net)

Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls: At Horseshoe Bay, you can golf in the morning and cool off in Lake LBJ that afternoon. Horseshoe Bay is home to the new 6,500-acre Horseshoe Bay Marriott Resort, featuring three Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship courses.

Barton Creek Lakeside, Spicewood: You may find it difficult to keep you eye on the ball at Barton Creek Lakeside, with its panoramic Lake Travis and Hill Country views. Designed by Arnold Palmer, Barton Creek Lakeside’s championship course offers a challenge for golfers of all levels.

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