⛳️ The Best Golf Courses in Texas: Top 10 Picks + Austin & Hill Country Highlights

Wondering where the best golf courses in Texas are? Whether you're relocating, looking for golf course real estate, or just planning your next round, the Texas Golf Association’s Top 50 Golf Courses list is a great place to start.

I’m Nicole Cooper, a former collegiate golfer at the University of Texas and a local real estate expert. I specialize in helping clients find their perfect home near the fairway. So today, I’m breaking down the Top 10 golf courses in Texas, with a spotlight on the top 5 located in Austin and 5 more stunners in the Hill Country.


🏌️‍♀️ Top 10 Golf Courses in Texas (According to the Texas Golf Association)

  1. Whispering Pines – Trinity, TX

  2. Dallas National Golf Club – Dallas

  3. Bluejack National – Montgomery (Designed by Tiger Woods)

  4. Austin Golf Club – Spicewood

  5. Brook Hollow Golf Club – Dallas

  6. Trinity Forest Golf Club – Dallas

  7. Wolf Point Ranch – Port Lavaca

  8. Colonial Country Club – Fort Worth

  9. Preston Trail Golf Club – Dallas

  10. Spanish Oaks Golf Club – Austin


🎯 The 5 Best Golf Courses in Austin

1. Spanish Oaks Golf Club (Rank #10) – Bee Cave

  • Designed by Bobby Weed (Pete Dye protégé)

  • Nestled in the Hill Country with natural creeks and ravines

  • Audubon-certified course with luxury homes nearby

  • Ultra-exclusive and beautifully preserved

2. Austin Country Club (Rank #14) – West Austin

  • Pete Dye design, home of the former Dell Match Play

  • Split layout: half on the water, half in the hills

  • Founded in 1899, moved to current location in 1984

  • Waiting list? A mile long.

3. Barton Creek – Fazio Canyons (Rank #24) – West Austin

  • Elevated terrain, creeks, and deep canyons

  • Premier resort golf experience

  • Gorgeous practice facility and high-end homes nearby

4. Barton Creek – Fazio Foothills (Also ranked)

  • Sister course to the Canyons

  • Stunning elevation, mature trees, and luxury living

5. University of Texas Golf Club (UT Club) (Rank #41) – Steiner Ranch

  • Home course for UT Men’s and Women’s teams

  • State-of-the-art practice facilities and burnt orange golf carts

  • Homes surrounding the course with stunning Lake Travis views


🌄 5 More Incredible Courses in the Austin Hill Country

1. Austin Golf Club – Spicewood (#4 overall)

  • No homes, no phones—just pure golf

  • Ben Crenshaw is deeply involved

  • Ultra-private and serene, with tree-lined fairways and a back-to-basics vibe

2. Boot Ranch – Fredericksburg (#11)

  • Rolling terrain, creeks, and a charming clubhouse

  • Family-friendly with fishing, snacks, and Hill Country beauty

  • Gated golf community with estate-style homes

3. Escondido Golf & Lake Club – Horseshoe Bay (#12)

  • Lakeside luxury with deer grazing the fairways

  • Exceptional water features and a true Hill Country course

4. Summit Rock Golf Course – Horseshoe Bay (#21)

  • Jack Nicklaus Signature Design

  • Panoramic lake views, lavender-lined fairways, and plenty of challenge

5. Ram Rock Course (Horseshoe Bay Resort) – Horseshoe Bay (#50)

  • Nicknamed the “Challenger” for good reason

  • Long holes, tough carries, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. pedigree

  • Resort homes, lakeside properties, and top-tier amenities nearby


🏘️ Living Near Texas’ Top Golf Courses

Whether you want fairway views, resort-style amenities, or a weekend escape, there’s a golf course community for you in Central Texas:

  • Spanish Oaks & Austin Country Club: Prestige + luxury estates

  • Barton Creek: Resort-style golf with Hill Country charm

  • UT Golf Club in Steiner Ranch: Family-friendly + university buzz

  • Boot Ranch & Escondido: Hill Country luxury living

  • Horseshoe Bay: Lakeside fun with multiple championship courses


📍 Top Golf Course Locations by Region

  • Houston Metro – 15 courses

  • Dallas-Fort Worth – 14 courses

  • Austin Metro + Hill Country – 10 courses

  • San Antonio – 4 courses

  • Other regions (Coastal, Panhandle, etc.) – 7 courses


💬 Final Thoughts: Where Should You Tee Off?

If you're serious about golf and dreaming of a home that lets you walk out to the fairway, Austin and the Hill Country are packed with top-tier options—from ultra-private retreats to full-service resort courses.


🏌️‍♂️ Ready to Play a Round or Schedule a Tour?

Whether you’re looking for a golf home, planning a relocation, or just want a day-trip itinerary to Texas’ best fairways, I’ve got you covered.
📲 Call, text, email, or set up a Zoom—my team and I are always here to help.

And if you need a fourth… I’ll bring the tees. 😉