
Falconhead Course
Falconhead Golf Club


About this course
Falconhead stands as a testament to Austin’s growing golf scene, a course that has matured alongside the city itself. Designed in the early 2000s, the original course offered an approachable, resort-style experience amid the rolling Texas Hill Country. This is not a links layout nor a rugged test of champions, but a strategic routing where savvy course management is more rewarding than raw power. Wide fairways invite the aggressive drive, but subtle undulations and strategically placed bunkers punish the wayward. The course favors a slight draw, rewarding players who can work the ball from right to left. Falconhead is more for the weekend golfer than the pro, but is still fun nonetheless. While not steeped in major championship history, Falconhead remains a popular choice for local tournaments and member events, fostering a sense of community among Austin's golf enthusiasts. The club has developed a loyal following, drawn to the relaxed atmosphere and accessible golf. The men's locker room is known for its post round dominoes and is a popular event for its members.
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
- 2003
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Chris Gray, Ron Garl
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,181 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
Most visitors to Falconhead Golf Club arrive through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), a straightforward thirty-minute drive northwest into the Texas Hill Country. The route traces the edge of Lake Travis, where the urban sprawl of Austin gradually yields to rolling limestone terrain dotted with live oak and cedar. Falconhead sits tucked into this rugged landscape on the city's western fringe, its entrance marked by a quiet turn off Ranch Road 620 - a fitting transition from the buzz of one of America's fastest-growing metros into the serene, sculptural golf ground beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about Falconhead
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Falconhead has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 73 logged golfers.
Falconhead was designed by Chris Gray and Ron Garl.
Yes. Falconhead is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Falconhead is 72.
Falconhead plays 7,181 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Falconhead is 134.





