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This Troon managed Nicklaus designed course is the center piece of Cimarron Hills CC which is an upscale neighborhood in Georgetown Tx. The clubhouse is rustic and inviting and the golf shop is small but well stocked. The staff is attentive and will make your golf enjoyable. The first thing to do is review the slope and rating and choose the correct tees. There are 5 tees so the course can play 5600 to 7300 yards. There is a large practice putting green behind the golf shop overlooking the 18th green. The practice area is across the street for the clubhouse and in addition to a driving range there is a shot game practice area and a putting green.

The course winds through the hills and along the Middle fork of the San Gabriel River. It does not return to the clubhouse at the turn so be sure to get drinks and snacks before you tee off. There is a cart girl on weekends and on Friday. There are nice bathrooms and water coolers around the course.

The course has many challenges and has greens that are well protected by bunkers. Being a Nicklaus design the fairways have strategically placed bunkers and there are large oak trees in the middle of a few of the fairways. One of the most challenging features of the course is the native areas outside the rough. Finding your ball is the first challenge and your best option may be hitting a club to get you back in the fairway. The carts will have a booklet that is an aerial view of each hole with yardages. It will come in handy.

Everything about the course is typically in excellent shape given the weather in the hill country that can get hot and dry in the summer. The fairways are firm. The Greens were rebuilt in 2017 with Champions Bermuda and can be fast with tricky breaks. Most of the greens are narrow front to back and and will test your distance control. Most greens are well protected by creek beds and bunkers. Once on the green the subtle , and not so subtle, breaks will test your putting skills.

One final unique feature is there is a short 70 yard 19th hole that is a favorite for setting bets. There is a nice dinning area and bar waiting in the club house after your round.

It is a beautiful course you will want to play again as you most likely will not shoot your handicap your first time around.