
Ram Rock Course
Horseshoe Bay Resort


About this course
Ram Rock is one of four courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort, a large golf and residential community situated along Lake LBJ in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. Designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1981, the course occupies rugged terrain characterized by significant elevation changes, exposed limestone outcroppings, and native cedar and oak vegetation typical of the region. The routing takes advantage of the dramatic topography, with holes playing across ravines and along ridgelines that offer views of the surrounding hills and lake. Jones incorporated his signature design elements throughout the layout, including large, undulating greens protected by deep bunkers and strategic water hazards. The terrain dictates much of the challenge, as players navigate steep slopes and uneven lies while managing the elevation changes that affect club selection and shot execution. Several holes feature pronounced doglegs that follow the natural contours of the land, and the exposed rock formations that give the course its name appear throughout the property, adding both visual interest and strategic considerations. As part of a resort complex, Ram Rock serves both resort guests and members of the Horseshoe Bay community. The course is maintained to accommodate a range of skill levels, with multiple tee boxes that allow players to adjust the length and difficulty to their abilities. The Hill Country setting provides a distinctive environment compared to traditional Texas parkland courses, with the rocky landscape and elevation creating a playing experience more reminiscent of mountain golf than the flatter terrain found elsewhere in the state.
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
- Horseshoe Bay, TX, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1981
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,926 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.6/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Horseshoe Bay Resort begins at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, roughly an hour's drive west into the Texas Hill Country. Private arrivals often touch down at nearby Horseshoe Bay Airport, a discrete facility tucked along the shores of Lake LBJ that serves the resort and surrounding estates. The route from Austin traces the Colorado River valley as it climbs into rolling limestone terrain, where live oaks and cedar give way to glimpses of sapphire water, before arriving at the gated resort complex - a self-contained enclave of championship golf, marina slips, and understated Texas luxury perched above one of the Highland Lakes' most coveted stretches of shoreline.

FAQ
Common questions about Ram Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ram Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.
Ram Rock was designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Yes. Ram Rock at Horseshoe Bay Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ram Rock is 71.
Ram Rock plays 6,926 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ram Rock is 137.






