Lago Vista at Lago Vista Golf Course

Lago Vista Golf Course sits in the Hill Country community of Lago Vista, roughly thirty miles northwest of Austin along the northern shore of Lake Travis. Designed by Leon Howard and Dave Bennett, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Texas Hill Country, with elevation changes, native limestone outcroppings, and stands of live oak and juniper defining the playing corridors. The layout takes advantage of the natural topography, routing holes through and around the area's distinctive rocky landscape.

The course serves as a public facility for both residents of the Lago Vista community and visitors exploring the Highland Lakes region. Its design reflects a straightforward approach to Hill Country golf, where accuracy off the tee and course management around the natural features matter more than pure length. Several holes incorporate views of the surrounding hills and lake country, though the routing itself focuses primarily on the immediate terrain rather than lakeside play.

Lago Vista functions as an accessible option in a region where golf development has historically centered on private clubs and resort properties around the Highland Lakes. The course provides a local amenity in a community that grew significantly during the lake development era of Central Texas, offering a layout that works with rather than against the challenging Hill Country landscape.