Austin, TX
Hill Country vibes meet live music capital — Texas golf with craft beer and brisket on the side
50+
$50-175
March
72°F
Where to Play
Top Tier
Premium Hill Country courses with elevation changes, lake views, and resort-caliber conditioning
Omni Barton Creek — Fazio Foothills Course
ResortTom Fazio's dramatic Hill Country layout with canyon carries and waterfall backdrops — host of the PGA Professional Championship
Wolfdancer Golf Club at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
ResortColorado River-adjacent resort course through Texas wilderness with wildflower meadows and pecan groves
Falconhead Golf Club
PublicPremium public course on Austin's western edge near Bee Cave with Hill Country elevation and fast greens
Ole Reliables
Well-maintained public courses that deliver consistently solid rounds at fair prices
Avery Ranch Golf Club
PublicNorth Austin favorite with limestone canyon holes and a well-reviewed finishing stretch
Omni Barton Creek — Coore Crenshaw Course
ResortMinimalist design from the Bandon Dunes architects with natural Hill Country topography and native grasses
Crystal Falls Golf Club
PublicJack Miller design through Austin hill country with canyon views and excellent value in Leander
Hidden Gems
Budget-friendly Austin munis and under-the-radar tracks with personality
Lions Municipal Golf Course
PublicAustin's first public course (1924) — a historic muni beloved by locals with a community-saved legacy
Hancock Golf Course
Public9-hole gem and the oldest course in Texas (1899) — walk-on, no-frills golf in central Austin
Plum Creek Golf Course
PublicKyle, TX sleeper with wetland-routed holes — one of the best values within 30 minutes of downtown
Neighborhoods
South Congress (SoCo)
$$$Eclectic boutiques, food trucks, vintage shops, and the iconic 'I Love You So Much' mural
Rainey Street
$$Bungalow-turned-bar district with backyard patios, food trucks, and a social, late-night scene
East Austin
$$Creative district with murals, mezcal bars, craft breweries, and Austin's hottest new restaurants
Lakeway / Bee Cave
$$$Lake Travis suburb with hill country views, resort living, and proximity to top courses
Where to Eat
Franklin Barbecue
$$The most famous barbecue in Texas — brisket worth the legendary line, or order ahead online
Uchi
$$$James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole's flagship — inventive Japanese with local Texas ingredients
Lenoir
$$$South Austin gem serving globally-inspired 'hot-weather food' on a magical backyard wine garden patio
Eldorado Cafe
$$Neighborhood Tex-Mex institution with house-made tortillas, enchiladas, and a warm, welcoming vibe
Loro
$$Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin collaboration — Thai-inspired dishes meet Texas smoked meats on a sprawling patio
Post-Round Pints
Zilker Brewing Company
Hill Country ales and lagersEast Austin taproom with a spacious patio, food trucks, and their flagship Marco IPA
Lazarus Brewing
Latin-inspired ales and stoutsEast Side brewery with a taqueria inside — pair a Mexican lager with breakfast tacos
Austin Beerworks
Bold IPAs and craft lagersNorth Austin staple known for their Pearl Snap Pils and Fire Eagle IPA with a lively beer hall
What Else to Do
Barton Springs Pool
68°F spring-fed swimming hole in the heart of Zilker Park — the essential Austin cool-down after a hot round
Lady Bird Lake Kayaking
Paddle through downtown Austin on the Colorado River with skyline views and bat bridge sightings at dusk
Mount Bonnell
Quick 100-step climb to the highest point in Austin with panoramic Lake Austin and Hill Country views
South Congress Live Music
Catch live sets at iconic venues like the Continental Club, C-Boy's Heart & Soul, or the Saxon Pub
Jester King Brewery
Hill country farmhouse brewery 30 minutes west of Austin with wild ales, pizza, and a sprawling pastoral setting
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