THE GOLF CLUB AT STAR RANCH
🇺🇸 Hutto, TX, USA
Designed by Carter Morrish, Jay Morrish, Randolph P. Russell, Roy Bechtol
Star Ranch, a public course in the burgeoning outskirts of Hutto, Texas, offers a deceptively challenging round amidst the flat, open landscape of the Blackland Prairie. Designed in the early 2000s, the course leans into its environment, rewarding strategic play over brute power. While not a long course at just over 7,000 yards from the tips, prevailing winds and strategically placed water hazards demand thoughtful club selection on nearly every shot.
Originally designed by Bechtol Russell Golf, Inc., Star Ranch presents a classic Texas golf experience. Wide fairways offer a forgiving target off the tee, but wayward approaches are often penalized by penal bunkering or the ever-present Texas wind. Bentgrass greens, consistently well-maintained, offer a true putting surface, making for some great rounds.
While not on the national stage, Star Ranch proudly serves as a hub for local golfers and community events. The clubhouse is a popular spot for post-round debriefs, and the friendly staff contributes to a welcoming atmosphere. It is the kind of place where the casual player will feel right at home.
Reviews
I felt like a lot of the holes were close to being the same. I definitely enjoyed it and it was in solid shape. Some holes better than others but overall I think 10 holes kind of melted into each other.
Always Windy
Always one of my favorite courses growing up and competing in Austin area. Very open and attackable course. Had my first under par competition round at this course so it will always be special to me.
For as bad as the public scene is for golf in Austin, Star Ranch is my favorite. It’s almost always in good shape, it’s open and scoreable. Always a good time when we venture to the public side of things around Austin
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Star Ranch at The Golf Club at Star Ranch has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 25 explicit golfer ratings.
Star Ranch was designed by Carter Morrish, Jay Morrish, Randolph P. Russell, and Roy Bechtol.
Yes. Star Ranch at The Golf Club at Star Ranch is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Star Ranch is 71.
Star Ranch plays 7,017 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Star Ranch is 130.