The University of Texas Course
Austin, TX, USA
Home to the Longhorns golf teams, The University of Texas Golf Club winds through the rolling Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin, a landscape as integral to the university’s identity as Bevo. Designed by Bechtol Russell Golf in the early 2000s, the course presents a modern take on Hill Country golf. While not boasting the length of some modern layouts, accuracy off the tee becomes paramount, particularly navigating the doglegs that weave through the native oaks and cedars. The generous fairways belie the challenge that awaits on approach, demanding precise iron play to small, subtly undulating greens. The wind, a constant companion in this elevated region, further complicates club selection. The clubhouse is known for its panoramic views of the course, particularly at sunset, and has become a popular spot for University faculty and staff gatherings. Beyond its collegiate ties, the club maintains a strong membership base of alumni and Austin residents. While the UT Golf Club is not steeped in decades of tournament history, it consistently holds collegiate championships and local amateur events, making it a key part of the Austin golf community. Its role as the home of the Longhorns golf program ensures a steady stream of young talent gracing its fairways.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
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Best in USA
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Best in TX
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Golfers say this championship-caliber layout delivers a demanding but fair test that rewards precision and ball-striking. Most praise the course for requiring every club in the bag while emphasizing that good shots yield birdie opportunities, though errant strikes can lead to big numbers. Reviewers consistently note the challenging greens and sloped fairways that demand accurate approach play into small landing zones, with flat lies at a premium. The practice facilities, including a par 3 course, earn high marks for their quality and completeness, befitting a university program with multiple national titles.
8.3
62 players
Pleasantly surprised by the University of Texas Golf Club, a strong 2003 design from Longhorn alum Roy Bechtol & Randy Russell. Starts out fairly benign, but accelerates to a great crescendo finish by Lake Austin. Excellent bunkering, slick, tough greens & very nice amenities.
Great test of golf. You’ll hit every club in the bag. Doesn’t play terribly long. If you hit a good shot you’ll have a birdie chance. Hit a bad one, good chance of making a big number.
Everything is pure. Practice facilitates are top notch with a par 3 course
Played the 2013 Big I National Invitational here. I loved the course. Challenging but fair.
My home course here at UT. It was built for the team so it has a championship type layout and is tough as hell. I’m lucky enough to play it every week, but if you aren’t you are in for a tough but fair test. The greens are tough and landing spots are crucial in these small portioned pockets. Fairways are mostly sloped and you don’t get too many flat lies. It takes a good ball striking day to be able to score. Highly recommend getting out there and hey, I can help you with that🤝
There’s a reason UT has won 2 national championships in the past 15 years. The facilities and course at UT is awesome, needs to be played!
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The University of Texas has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 41 explicit golfer ratings.
The University of Texas was designed by Randolph P. Russell and Roy Bechtol.
The University of Texas is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at The University of Texas is 71.
The University of Texas plays 7,412 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The University of Texas is 145.
