What are the private clubs in Austin?
Austin's private clubs range from historic country clubs like Austin Country Club and Barton Creek to golf-only clubs, Hill Country club communities and downtown social clubs like Headliners, The Austin Club and Soho House.
For many buyers, the club decision comes before the house. Where you play golf, swim, eat on a Friday night or meet clients often shapes which neighborhood makes sense.
This guide groups Austin's private clubs by what they offer and explains how membership works, because that's where most of the surprises are.
Costs vary widely. Published guides show golf club initiation fees in the Austin area ranging from a few thousand dollars to about $200,000, plus monthly dues. For current terms at a specific club, ask Albert.
Golf, tennis, swimming, dining and a social calendar.
Club | Area | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
Austin Country Club | West Austin, Lake Austin | Founded 1899; Pete Dye course, tennis, pool, fitness and a private marina |
Balcones Country Club | Northwest Austin | 36 holes across the Balcones and Spicewood courses |
West Austin | Four courses by Tom Fazio, Coore & Crenshaw and Arnold Palmer, paired with Omni Barton Creek Resort | |
Barton Creek Country Club at Lakeside | Spicewood, Lake Travis | Barton Creek's Lake Travis location, home to the Palmer Lakeside course |
Westlake Country Club (formerly Lost Creek) | West Austin, 78746 | Renamed and rebuilt in a multi-year renovation; par-71 course along Barton Creek, strong tennis program |
Great Hills Country Club | Northwest Austin | 18-hole club inside the Great Hills neighborhood since the early 1970s |
The Hills Country Club | Lakeway | Multiple courses, including Jack Nicklaus-designed Flintrock Falls |
River Place Country Club | Northwest Austin | Neighborhood country club near Lake Austin |
Onion Creek Club | South Austin | Long-established South Austin country club |
UT Golf Club | Steiner Ranch | University-affiliated private golf club |
Lakecliff Country Club | Spicewood, Lake Travis | Arnold Palmer course with lake access |
Twin Creeks Country Club | Cedar Park | Northwest-suburban golf and country club |
Georgetown Country Club | Georgetown | Established Georgetown club |
Berry Creek Country Club | Georgetown | Golf community club north of Austin |
Cimarron Hills | Georgetown | Gated golf community club |
Club | Area | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
Bee Cave | Bobby Weed course, caddies, no tee times for members; by invitation | |
Austin Golf Club | Spicewood | Coore & Crenshaw course opened 2001; golf only, no real estate; by invitation |
Clubs where membership is tied to owning a home. Each has its own page in our guide to resort communities near Austin.
Club | Area | How membership attaches |
|---|---|---|
Driftwood | Must own property to join | |
Spicewood | Required with ownership | |
Spicewood | Included with your home | |
Horseshoe Bay | Equity membership conveys with property | |
Horseshoe Bay | Resort club with multiple courses and a yacht club | |
Fredericksburg | Required with purchase |
Club | Area | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
Westwood Country Club | Tarrytown area | Tennis-focused, with Lake Austin boat slips for members |
Tarry House | Tarrytown | Long-standing Tarrytown dining and social club, recently renovated |
Westover Hills Club | Northwest Austin | Neighborhood swim and tennis club |
Western Hills Athletic Club | West Austin | Swim and athletic club |
Polo Tennis Club | Austin | Private tennis club |
Club | Area | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
The Austin Club | Downtown | Founded 1949 in the historic Millett Opera House; dining and private events |
Headliners Club | Downtown | 21st-floor club with dining, a bar and member events, open more than 60 years |
University of Texas Club | UT campus | Dining and social club operated by Invited |
Driftwood Downtown | Downtown | Discovery Land's city club for Driftwood members, with coworking and events |
Pershing | East Austin | Founded 2013 on a historic East 5th Street property; music, art, coworking and reciprocal clubs |
Soho House Austin | South Congress | Opened 2021 at Music Lane; rooftop pool, screening room and 46 bedrooms |
Commodore Perry Estate Social Club | Central Austin | Auberge Resorts' private social club at the historic estate |
Falconhead Golf Club in Bee Cave and Avery Ranch Golf Club in Northwest Austin both appear on some private-club lists. Both are daily-fee courses open to the public, with optional programs for regulars.
What is the oldest private club in Austin?
Austin Country Club, founded in 1899.
How much does it cost to join a country club in Austin?
It varies widely by club and membership type. Published guides show golf initiation fees from a few thousand dollars to about $200,000, plus monthly dues. Ask Albert for current terms at the clubs you're considering.
Can you join a private club in Austin without being invited?
At many clubs, yes, by application. A few, including Spanish Oaks and Austin Country Club, require a sponsor from the current membership.
Which Austin clubs come with a home?
Driftwood, Travis Club, Loraloma, Escondido and Boot Ranch tie membership to property ownership.
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Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Membership terms change; confirm directly with each club. As of November 2026.