
Lakeway/Live Oak Course
The Hills of Lakeway



About this course
The Hills of Lakeway features two distinct eighteen-hole layouts in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin: the Lakeway Course and the Live Oak Course. Both were designed by Leon Howard, a Texas-based architect who worked extensively throughout the state during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The property sits along the shores of Lake Travis, one of the Highland Lakes chain created by the damming of the Colorado River, and the courses take advantage of the region's characteristic limestone terrain and elevation changes. The Hill Country setting provides natural drama through rocky outcroppings, native oak and juniper vegetation, and views across the lake and surrounding hills. The routing on both courses incorporates the area's rolling topography, with holes playing through draws and across ridgelines typical of the region. Water comes into play on several holes given the proximity to Lake Travis, while the rocky soil and elevation shifts create strategic variety in approach play and club selection. The Hills of Lakeway operates as a semi-private facility serving both members and daily-fee players in the greater Austin area. The club benefits from its location in one of Texas's most scenic golf regions, where the limestone landscape and lake views distinguish courses from the flatter terrain found in other parts of the state. The dual-course layout provides variety for regular play and can accommodate tournaments and outings of different sizes.
Quick facts
- Location
- Austin, TX, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1965
- Designer
- Leon Howard
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,847 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.6/123
Getting there
The Hills of Lakeway sits on the western edge of Austin's Hill Country, typically accessed via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), roughly thirty minutes southeast of the property via Interstate 35 and Ranch Road 2222. For those arriving by private aircraft, Austin Executive Airport (AUS-Executive) offers a closer alternative just north of the city center, cutting drive time to under twenty minutes. The final approach winds through the limestone ridges and cedar-studded terrain that define the region, with the landscape gradually opening onto the elevated grounds of The Hills of Lakeway, where the Colorado River valley unfolds below and the club's distinctive architecture emerges against the Texas Hill Country horizon.

FAQ
Common questions about Lakeway/Live Oak at The Hills of Lakeway
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lakeway/Live Oak was designed by Leon Howard.
Lakeway/Live Oak at The Hills of Lakeway is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lakeway/Live Oak is 72.
Lakeway/Live Oak plays 6,847 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lakeway/Live Oak is 123.
Lakeway/Live Oak is a 18-hole course.






