What is Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club?
It's an 800-acre private club community in Driftwood by Discovery Land Company, with a Tom Fazio golf course, member vineyards and a working farm. You must own property there to be a member.
Discovery Land builds some of the most exclusive club communities in the country, and Driftwood is its Austin-area address. It sits in the Hill Country southwest of Austin, near the Salt Lick.
What sets it apart is the Texas character: vineyards, a regenerative farm, a songwriter studio and performance stages alongside championship golf.
Location | Thurman Roberts Way, Driftwood, near Dripping Springs |
Drive to downtown | About 35 to 40 minutes |
Anchor | Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club (Discovery Land Company) |
Ownership | Custom homesites and developer-designed homes, about 300 planned |
Membership | Property ownership required to join |
Price signal | Homesites from $3M+; developer homes $5M to $6M (2023 figures) |
Status | Established; still building out |
The club runs the lifestyle. The Fazio course opened in 2021, and the plan includes about 70 acres of member-only vineyards, a regenerative farm, a 2,700-square-foot songwriter studio with recording equipment, two performance stages and two clubhouses.
As at other Discovery Land communities, owners and members are the same group, which keeps the club small and the service personal. Members also have Driftwood Downtown, Discovery's private city club in downtown Austin.
Most Discovery Land communities are vacation-home destinations. Driftwood is different because it's close enough to Austin to live in full-time, and the community has said it's drawing more primary-home buyers for that reason.
Expect golf, farm-to-table dining, live music and a calendar built around members.
Albert's Take
Standout: Texas character you won't find at other clubs: member vineyards, a regenerative farm and a songwriter studio alongside Tom Fazio golf.
Membership: Ownership is the ticket in. You can't join without buying, which keeps the membership small.
Setting: About 800 acres of Hill Country near Driftwood, with creeks, oaks and vineyards.
Homes: Low-density custom homesites and homes designed by Discovery Land's in-house team.
Selling here: Buyers here are buying the club as much as the house. Lead with membership transfer details and the amenities that come with ownership.
A low-density homesite or a home designed by Discovery Land's in-house team, with membership tied to ownership. Sustainability rules apply: homes must harvest rainwater from the roof, and the course uses treated water.
It's a weaker fit if you want lake access or a club you can join without buying.
Do you have to own property to join Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club?
Yes. Property ownership is a requirement for membership.
Who designed the Driftwood golf course?
Tom Fazio. The course opened in 2021.
How much are homes at Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club?
Public reports in 2023 put homesites above $3 million and developer homes at $5 million to $6 million. Ask for current pricing.
Looking to Sell?
What is your Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club home worth?
I'll prepare a complimentary home valuation based on recent nearby sales and the details buyers pay for here: lot, layout, updates and condition.
Albert Allen, Luxury Real Estate Advisor with Compass, can help you compare Driftwood against Spanish Oaks, Travis Club and Loraloma on cost, culture and drive time. Schedule a Walk & Talk, or request access to Compass private listings.
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Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. As of November 2026.