Where are the golf course communities near Austin?
Golf communities ring Austin, from Barton Creek and Spanish Oaks in the west to River Place, Lakeway, Twin Creeks in Cedar Park and Horseshoe Bay on Lake LBJ.
Living on or near a course in the Austin area usually means living in the Hill Country, where many clubs and communities were built together. Some are private clubs with membership rules; others are resort or public courses you can play without joining.
This guide covers the main golf communities, how club membership usually works, and what to check before you buy on a fairway.
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From fairway homes in Barton Creek to lake-and-golf living in Horseshoe Bay, our team can help you compare clubs, communities and lots, and negotiate with confidence.
Golf Course Homes at a glance | |
|---|---|
West Austin and Westlake | Barton Creek, Spanish Oaks, Austin Country Club area |
Lake Travis | The Hills of Lakeway, River Place |
North | Twin Creeks (Cedar Park) |
Southwest | Circle C Ranch, Driftwood |
Highland Lakes | Horseshoe Bay |
Albert's Take
Standout: Omni Barton Creek's four courses, designed by Tom Fazio, Coore & Crenshaw and Arnold Palmer.
Nearby: Most golf communities are in the western Hill Country, 20 to 60 minutes from downtown.
Setting: Rolling Hill Country fairways with oaks, creeks and lake views.
Homes: Fairway estates, villas and lock-and-leave homes inside gated communities.
Selling here: Know your club membership details and transfer rules before you list. They're one of the first things buyers ask.
If you want a full club with courts and pools, see Tennis Homes and Resort-Style Communities. Sun City in Georgetown, covered in 55 Plus Communities, also has golf.
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Albert Allen is an Austin native and Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, with more than a decade of experience helping clients buy and sell across Austin.
Albert represents buyers and sellers in golf communities from Barton Creek and Spanish Oaks to Horseshoe Bay. Schedule a Walk & Talk, request a home valuation or ask about private listings.
It depends on the community. Some require membership, some include it, and many make it optional. Ask for the club's membership terms before you write an offer.
Four: Fazio Canyons, Fazio Foothills, Coore Crenshaw and Palmer Lakeside.
Some are, since many courses follow creeks. Check the address on local flood maps.
Each lifestyle has its own guide with current homes for sale.
Sources: GOLF.com, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Albert Allen, REALTOR®, Compass RE Texas, LLC. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Photo: Hancock Golf Course, Austin, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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