
Grey Rock Course
Grey Rock Golf Club


About this course
Grey Rock, carved into the Texas Hill Country, carries the spirit of early Texas golf. The property, a former working ranch in the burgeoning Circle C community, provides a rolling landscape far removed from typical Austin topography, allowing for a unique and dramatic playing experience. Designed by Jay Morrish in the late 1990s, Grey Rock is a modern take on parkland golf. Generous fairways give way to subtly contoured greens, rewarding strategic play over brute force. The course favors a right-to-left ball flight, subtly challenging even the most seasoned golfer, and its layout makes it walkable – a welcome reprieve from the Texas heat. Grey Rock fosters a laid-back atmosphere reflective of its surrounding community. While not a championship venue, it's a popular choice for local tournaments and boasts a thriving men's and women's golf association, hosting numerous events throughout the year. A frequent haunt for University of Texas faculty and staff, expect spirited games and post-round debates on everything from course strategy to Longhorn football.
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
- 1992
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Jay Morrish
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,909 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/131
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
Most arrivals to Grey Rock Golf Club begin at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive southwest into the Texas Hill Country. The route traces the edge of the city before peeling west, where the landscape opens into rolling limestone terrain dotted with live oak and cedar. Grey Rock sits tucked into this rugged, sun-baked country just beyond the suburban fringe, its entrance marked by native stone and the quiet promise of a course carved thoughtfully into the land.

FAQ
Common questions about Grey Rock
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Grey Rock has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 29 logged golfers.
Grey Rock was designed by Jay Morrish.
Yes. Grey Rock is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Grey Rock is 72.
Grey Rock plays 6,909 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Grey Rock is 131.





