Thinking about joining a private golf club in Austin? Whether you’re a serious golfer, love the country club lifestyle, or just want a home with amazing views, Austin has 11 private golf communities — plus two brand-new clubs on the way. From budget-friendly fairways to ultra-exclusive estates, here’s your complete guide to Austin golf course communities, real estate prices, memberships, and amenities.


River Place Country Club – Best Value Golf Community

  • Membership: $12,500 (Arcus Golf)

  • Homes: $700K–$2.5M

  • Known for: Hill Country views, strong schools, affordable country club living.

  • Cons: Steep terrain, dated homes, tough commute.

Twin Creeks – Family-Friendly Fairways

  • Membership: $15,000 (Arcus Golf)

  • Homes: $500K–$1.5M

  • Designed by Fred Couples, great for families, highly rated schools.

  • Cons: Not walkable, limited luxury amenities, 183 traffic.

Onion Creek – Historic Hustle

  • Membership: $15,000

  • Homes: $500K–$1.5M

  • Legendary course (Arnold Palmer, Ben Crenshaw), 27 holes, lush mature trees.

  • Cons: Flooding risk, many homes need updating.

Great Hills Country Club – Hilly Hidden Gem

  • Membership: $67,500 (member-owned)

  • Homes: $600K–$2M

  • Tech corridor location, strong schools, major remodel planned.

  • Cons: Steep terrain, non-gated, traffic on 183.

Westlake Country Club – Neighborhood Cozy

  • Membership: $85,000 (Invited Club)

  • Homes: $1M–$4M

  • Feeds into Eanes ISD, Barton Creek Greenbelt access, close to downtown.

  • Cons: High home prices, limited inventory, 360 traffic.

UT Golf Club – Hook ’Em Fairways

  • Membership: Private (exclusive UT ties)

  • Homes: $700K–$3M (Steiner Ranch)

  • Longhorn pride, world-class facilities, gated community.

  • Cons: Traffic in/out of Steiner Ranch, tough weekend tee times.

The Hills & Flintrock Falls – Double Trouble

  • Membership: $95,000 (4 courses + World of Tennis)

  • Homes: $600K–$2M+

  • Four courses, family-friendly, packed social calendar, Lake Travis nearby.

  • Cons: 620 traffic, fluctuating lake levels, limited nightlife.

Barton Creek Country Club – West Austin Showstopper

  • Membership: $175,000 (4 courses, Omni Resort amenities)

  • Homes: $1.5M+

  • Luxury homes, lush scenery, resort-level amenities.

  • Cons: High initiation fee, older homes need updates, not walkable.

Spanish Oaks – Luxury Lockdown

  • Membership: $200,000

  • Homes: $2M–$15M+

  • Ultra-private, top security, PGA players, luxury estates.

  • Cons: Very exclusive, strict HOAs, expensive.

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club – Billionaire Bunkers

  • Membership: $200,000 (Discovery Land Company)

  • Homes: $3M+ (lots start $1.5M)

  • Exclusive ranch-style luxury, no tee times, over-the-top amenities.

  • Cons: Remote, limited inventory, requires ownership to join.

Austin Country Club – Old Money Swank

  • Membership: ~$100,000 (longest waitlist in Texas)

  • Homes: $3M+ (rarely available)

  • Legendary history, Pennybacker Bridge views, Eanes ISD.

  • Cons: Nearly impossible to join, limited golf-front homes.