Roy Kizer Course
Clay Kizer Golf Club
About this course
Clay Kizer Golf Course is a beloved Austin municipal that wears its public accessibility as a badge of honor. Nestled near the bustling Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, its location offers a unique soundtrack to your round. Roy Kizer, with its open fairways carved across a flat landscape, presents a welcome challenge even for seasoned golfers. While it might not be whispered about in the same breath as the state's elite courses, Kizer offers a compelling round with strategic bunkering and undulating greens that demand careful approach shots. Its architect is unknown. Beyond the course itself, Kizer fosters a strong sense of community among Austin golfers. Its relaxed atmosphere and approachable layout make it a favorite for casual rounds and weekend gatherings. Perhaps the most memorable experience at Kizer isn't a specific hole, but the lively banter and camaraderie shared amongst its players in the shadow of departing jets.
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
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Randolph P. Russell
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,819 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.4/124
- Course Vaults score
- 6.1
Getting there
The journey to Clay Kizer Golf Club begins at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), situated just fifteen minutes southeast of the club, or via nearby Executive Airport (EDC) for those arriving by private aircraft seeking a more direct approach to the Hill Country. From either gateway, the drive northwest into West Lake Hills traces a gentle ascent through the rolling terrain that defines the Austin metropolitan fringe, where limestone ridges and native oak groves signal entry into the region's most coveted golfing landscape. The final miles unfold along quiet, tree-lined roads that peel away from the city's urban pulse, delivering you to an address synonymous with Texas golf heritage and the legacy of one of the state's most influential course architects. Arrival at Clay Kizer Golf Club marks not merely a destination, but a passage into the private preserve where Roy Kizer's design philosophy continues to shape the region's most discerning players.
FAQ
Common questions about Roy Kizer at Clay Kizer Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Roy Kizer at Clay Kizer Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 39 logged golfers.
Roy Kizer was designed by Randolph P. Russell.
Yes. Roy Kizer at Clay Kizer Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Roy Kizer is 71.
Roy Kizer plays 6,819 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Roy Kizer is 124.
