
Crenshaw Cliffside Course
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
About this course
Crenshaw Cliffside, a monument to Texas Hill Country golf, bears the distinctive stamp of Ben Crenshaw's design philosophy. This course, nestled amidst the rolling terrain synonymous with Omni Barton Creek Resort, presents a formidable yet fair test for golfers. It isn't particularly known outside of Texas. The layout favors a strategic approach rather than brute force. Crenshaw Cliffside has generous fairways, yet well-placed bunkers and natural hazards guard the undulating greens, challenging golfers to think their way around the course. The terrain here has many ups and downs in elevation changes from tee to green on several holes. Crenshaw, with his deep reverence for the game's traditions, has carved out a course that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, which are more Texas than the Scottish Highlands. While Crenshaw Cliffside may not host major championships, its reputation as a challenging and enjoyable course within the Omni Barton Creek Resort solidifies its place as a regional draw, especially for those seeking a refined Hill Country golf experience. The resort is known for its high end experiences, the property is vast and includes many restaurants and amenities that appeal to families, couples, golf groups and business retreats. It’s also a popular spot for native Austinites to escape the city without ever really leaving.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in TX
Quick facts
- Location
- Austin, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,630 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.4
Getting there
Most arrivals to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa begin at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive west into the Texas Hill Country. Private aviation guests often utilize Austin Executive Airport, positioned even closer to the resort's elevated perch above the city. The route climbs gently through limestone-studded terrain, trading urban sprawl for live oak canopies and sudden glimpses of the Barton Creek valley below, before delivering you to the resort's terraced entrance - a serene, sun-drenched retreat that feels worlds removed from downtown Austin's energy yet remains remarkably close at hand.

FAQ
Common questions about Crenshaw Cliffside at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Crenshaw Cliffside at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 54 logged golfers.
Crenshaw Cliffside was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
Yes. Crenshaw Cliffside at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Crenshaw Cliffside is 71.
Crenshaw Cliffside plays 6,630 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Crenshaw Cliffside is 129.








